Sturt Braces

1. DomVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Lenham, Maidstone Posts: 974 1992 Nissan 200sx S13

   #1 28th November 2007, 17:00

   Can u get blue or black strut braces without spraying them yourself? really wanna get hold of either a blue or black omp one if they sell them?
2. syvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Kirkby-in-ashfield, notts Posts: 660 subaru impreza terzo

   #2 28th November 2007, 17:03

   i know its not black but i got a anthracite omp strut brace limited edition one.
3. DomVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Lenham, Maidstone Posts: 974 1992 Nissan 200sx S13

   #3 28th November 2007, 17:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by syvtr i know its not black but i got a anthracite omp strut brace limited edition one.

   got any pics
4. syvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Kirkby-in-ashfield, notts Posts: 660 subaru impreza terzo

   #4 28th November 2007, 17:12

   There ya go mate might not be to everyones taste
   
   
5. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #5 28th November 2007, 17:22

   Looks neat, why not just spray it? I got mine sprayed
6. syvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Kirkby-in-ashfield, notts Posts: 660 subaru impreza terzo

   #6 28th November 2007, 17:32

   Like your brace mate. Makes you different to everybody else for having it your own colour
7. DomVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Lenham, Maidstone Posts: 974 1992 Nissan 200sx S13

   #7 28th November 2007, 23:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by syvtr There ya go mate might not be to everyones taste

   were you get that from mate? or u selling it?
8. DomVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Lenham, Maidstone Posts: 974 1992 Nissan 200sx S13

   #8 28th November 2007, 23:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saunders Looks neat, why not just spray it? I got mine sprayed

   how much it cost ya to get urs done saunders?
9. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #9 29th November 2007, 09:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxo-vtr how much it cost ya to get urs done saunders?

   Both of them cost about 50 quid, sounds alot but then thats all the prep work aswell. I would have done it myself but I spent 25 quid on spray paint once for my grille and I ended up having to get it done professionally... it actually only cost like 20 quid, so would have been cheaper in the first place lol
   
   Btw if your looking to go black I would just get the anthracite one from OMP
10. DomVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Lenham, Maidstone Posts: 974 1992 Nissan 200sx S13

    #10 29th November 2007, 10:46

    were can i get one from?
11. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

    #11 29th November 2007, 11:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxo-vtr were can i get one from?

    
    Ebay strut bracer, this is where I got mine from:
    
    http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/Stru...890433QQsofpZ0
    
    Doesn't look like he has got any of that type in at the moment, but keep checking there a proper seller, so get them in all the time
12. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #12 29th November 2007, 11:14

    Just to let you know mate, the finish on the strut braces from new arent really
    that good. The paint doesnt take long to flake leaving the metal bare to rust.
    
    IMHO its always best to get them sprayed up properly before fitting to avoid this!
13. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #13 29th November 2007, 11:24

    i found that mine are ok and haven't started chipping or flaking yet and i haven't had them re-sprayed either, tho they will be coming off to get colour coded hopefully.
    
    get them powde coated too mate, stronger and longer lasting.
14. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #14 29th November 2007, 11:28

    Give it time lol. The bottom one surely will.
15. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #15 29th November 2007, 11:34

    yeah, it prob will, but so far *touch wood* i've not given it a clout!
16. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #16 29th November 2007, 11:37

    How much would it cost to get an upper brace powder coated approx?
17. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #17 29th November 2007, 11:40

    umm, it can vary greatly, depends if you know them r where you go.
    
    i know some powder coaters and luckily i either get it free, or if its tubular stuff, i pay £4 per meter tops!!
18. DomVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Lenham, Maidstone Posts: 974 1992 Nissan 200sx S13

    #18 29th November 2007, 17:09

    how long does it take to powder coat can u take it in and get it back same day