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Toymods Board Member
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Turramurra, Sydney.
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May 2002
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Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Tue, 09 July 2002 03:36
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After running around on dyno day with Wojtek from Whiteline, test fitting the strut brace he made up to fit my car to as many different celicas as possible, we found it'll fit 23, 28 and 40 series celicas (and MA-45s), and the strut tops are the same for M/RA-60s. Problem with the 60s is, because the engine bays are wider, someone would have to go down to Minto to visit whiteline to have them measure it up properly. Speaking from experience it would deffinately be worth it, if anyone's interested in one.
As for us 23, 28 or 40 series owners, our only problem is what motor we have chosen to power our celicas. Those who have chosen 1Gs will have some clearance issues, depending on how low the engine is mounted, and the same goes for those with 3T-GTEs. In both cases it was a part of the throttle body I'm pretty sure. At the moment, the strut brace bar is straight, and does have a fair bit of bonnet clearance, and from what we could see the other day, either 1 or 2 bends in the bar would provide it with bonnet clearance. You would only need 2 bends if you wanted the bar to be symetrical, otherwise one bend right above the throttle body would do the trick.
Other motors that were tried and had no clearance probs were mine (4A-GE), an 18R-C without the big round blue airfilter, which could come close if it was in place, and I think it was a 5M, on gas (allans car). 2Ts rotors shouldn't have issues either.
Thing is, if we want to get a bulk purchase and recieve a 15% discount (rather that $15 discount which I said in the other post) which makes the bars $152 rather than $179, we need to order 10 or more strut braces with straight bars, and have them all delivered to 1 place (or all picked up together or whatever), and make one single payment for all the bars. To do this, everyone would have to pay me (if you all trust me enough  )up front, then the bars would have to be distributed by me.
Then everyone with engine clearance issues would have to either get the bars bent themselves, or take it down to Whiteline and have Wojtek bend it up for you. Wojtek will be able to bend it up real nice, without leaving any marks, but he says the bar is not real hard to bend, so I'm sure most of us will be able to manage it, or know someone more local if they live far away who could do it.
So any way, let me know what you all think, if we can get more that 10 people definitely keen, we should do it for sure.
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Tue, 09 July 2002 03:40
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That's awesome Bigworm... Mate, I will definately be wanting one of those!!!
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Tue, 09 July 2002 03:53
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what about ta22's?? did you find out if the strut mounts were the same for them as well ?
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Toymods Board Member
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Location:
Turramurra, Sydney.
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May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Tue, 09 July 2002 04:14
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Yeah we tried, but the TA-22 has a different strut top, it's a bit smaller than the 23,28, 40 & 60. But if you wanted one, a visit to Whiteline would most likely result in them making one up for you. Chances are they'll have a strut top plate that would fit.
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Tue, 09 July 2002 10:53
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only problem is im going a water-air intercooler on my ma45 bonnet clearance will be an issue i think 
Allan
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Tue, 09 July 2002 23:10
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sounds good, not sure about the paying you first bit though  maybe golum would pay then i'll give him the dosh when he brings it up for me. When is this likely to be finalised and ordered ??
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Toymods Board Member
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Location:
Turramurra, Sydney.
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Wed, 10 July 2002 00:06
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Well, it will only all happen if there is enough interest. If we can't get 10 or more people, then we can purchase them individualy for the full price, and I'll definitely be getting one.
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Wed, 10 July 2002 00:09
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ok. If it's organised before golum leaves sydney i'll get one with the bulk buy, otherwise I guess I'll have to get one seperatly
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Banned member
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Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Wed, 10 July 2002 05:40
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hey wilwal that wiper motor you sold me that dosnt work, when can i have my money back 
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Location:
Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: Whiteline strut braces for T/RA-23s, 28s, R/MA-40s and 60s
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Wed, 10 July 2002 05:59
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the hinges are on there way. He said he would have them done by thursday. If he does I will swap em over on the weekend and i will be in brisbane next wednesday. Where abouts in brisbane are you? I have to go to afew places and I might be going past so i could drop em off for you.
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