My first 240 (pics inside)
11-29-2007, 05:07 PM
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More from the USPS man came today.... I bought these off eBay like 90% of everything else for $71.95 shipped. I could've gotten a cheaper set but I like the Cusco style of these. I did see a set with the Cusco blue colored mounting brackets but that's not a big deal to me. I bought these before the car was broken into and it was sort of an impulse buy but anyway, I should be able to get these on very soon and get updated pics and some feedback. The only problem with them that I saw was the holes that the bolt for the brackets go through are a little big so i'll need to add a washer but that's no problem. 
Pics.....
Pics.....
11-29-2007, 09:09 PM
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When you adjust the bar so that it's as long as it will go and still fit, the size of the bolt holes shouldnt be a problem I don't think. My holes are a tad big on my strut bar but the bolt pushes against the inside of the hole pretty hard, keeping it firmly in place.
11-29-2007, 09:24 PM
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I'm not sure if you guys understand what holes i'm talking about. I'll post pics of them later. Also, no they are not genuine Cusco, just the same style as the Cusco but still a good buy IMHO.
11-30-2007, 12:37 PM
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Oh, do you mean the hole that the bolt that connects the bar to the brackets? Like the distance between the holes is to far apart, so you'll add a washer onto the bolt that holds the two together?
11-30-2007, 06:58 PM
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12-02-2007, 07:07 AM
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Both bars are now in
. At first when I just had only the front, I didn't notice much of a difference. After I put the rear in yesterday, I noticed the car having a noticable improvment in steering response. Before I could steer the wheel quickly back and forth and the car would stay put pretty much, but now it wants to just about change lanes. With just the bars only, it should increase the slalom speed a good amount. Well worth the money and no need to spend 100+ each for brand name bars. I think that if they aren't too hard to install I may get a set of steering rack bushings to improve response a little more. Pics are below...
Front
Front Clearance (valve cover)
Front Clearance (throttle cables)
Rear
. At first when I just had only the front, I didn't notice much of a difference. After I put the rear in yesterday, I noticed the car having a noticable improvment in steering response. Before I could steer the wheel quickly back and forth and the car would stay put pretty much, but now it wants to just about change lanes. With just the bars only, it should increase the slalom speed a good amount. Well worth the money and no need to spend 100+ each for brand name bars. I think that if they aren't too hard to install I may get a set of steering rack bushings to improve response a little more. Pics are below... Front
Front Clearance (valve cover)
Front Clearance (throttle cables)
Rear
12-11-2007, 10:10 PM
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congrats.. you made me feel like ****.
I got my 240 for $1700, and its no where near that condition.. must be the area i live in. only plus i see is that my car has an amateur swapped KA24DE with 89k miles. after that, the pros end and the cons begin...
I got my 240 for $1700, and its no where near that condition.. must be the area i live in. only plus i see is that my car has an amateur swapped KA24DE with 89k miles. after that, the pros end and the cons begin...
12-20-2007, 08:52 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...179842220&rd=1
Link to Seller Store
http://stores.ebay.com/Toys-Auto
FYI I couldn't find an auction for the front and rear but I did see one for just the front. Maybe if you can hold out or email the seller they will list a set of front and rear. Hope this helps.
05-14-2009, 04:23 PM
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and 1,100 i wish i could find one as nice as that here for that man ....**** i gotta buy my next 240 in the states i paid $3500 for mine had 280,000km not miles and it wasnt in half as nice shape as yours i put in some crazy work ...but i must say you guys are lucky like 8 grand for a kouki??? thats crazy we pay like 10 for one with no rust ...and im not talking surface rust im talkin holes you can stick you hand through