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phats
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Version 2 .... it's 3/8" steel plate , high strength low alloy a572 gr50 . They are sandblasted then yellow zinc plated . They didn't turn out as yellow as I though , they turn different colors depending how you look at them . Anyway they are super stiff , makes the aluminum ones feel like twigs .... but they come in just under 18lbs. I have 30 of them ready to go ..... $125 shipped (lower 48) I'll be using UPS 4 day so shipping won't be as fast as usual and I have to haul them to town . They will come with 6 stainless flange bolts .

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Topic starter Posted : August 20, 2020 5:16 pm
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Uncle Mush
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Truly a thing of beauty.  Thanks for doing this for the community.

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Posted : August 20, 2020 9:29 pm
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Count me in

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Posted : August 21, 2020 12:23 am
phats
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Posted by: @richinvegas

Count me in

pm'd payment info .... thanks 

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Topic starter Posted : August 21, 2020 9:04 am
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Paypal Sent

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Posted : August 21, 2020 11:39 am
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DesertWanderer
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Gotta say, I have Phats Version 1 and Corky's (also bought from Phats) and they both make the cars feel rock solid. I cannot tell the difference between the two braces from the driver's seat. (I now have three Spyders.)

But this is BEAUTIFUL! I will go and see if my SS check is in! Way to go Phats!

This post was modified 4 years ago 3 times by DesertWanderer

2007 S2000 (New Formula Red)
2005 Spyders (Two in Paradise Blue Metallic, One Super White)
2004 Tundra SR5 Double Cab (White with 2UZ-FE Engine)
2003 Tundra SR5 Access Cab (Silver Stepside with 2UZ-FE Engine)
2003 Sequoia SR5 (Black with 2UZ-FE Engine)
1970 Olds 442 W30 (Nugget Gold )

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Posted : August 22, 2020 2:20 pm
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I do like these, but I'm just curious, could you do the same with 5mm aluminum (or thicker)  - to save weight?

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Posted : August 22, 2020 5:48 pm
phats
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Posted by: @mrsponz

I do like these, but I'm just curious, could you do the same with 5mm aluminum (or thicker)  - to save weight?

I actually priced some from 1/2" aluminum and they would be approaching the $300 mark . I can cut steel but not aluminum so having someone do the cutting really inflates the cost and the tariffs don't help at all . So I wanted to make some cost effective braces and this is what I came up with . Also just about anyone can weld steel and thought this might be a good start for someone wanting to make a midship brace , just add some arms .    

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Topic starter Posted : August 22, 2020 6:05 pm
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phats
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Going off grid for a few days be back in the grid Friday 8/28  , there's a spyder calling my name .....

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Topic starter Posted : August 24, 2020 3:47 pm
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Hey mate, would you consider shipping these overseas to Australia? 

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Posted : August 25, 2020 5:17 am
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I am very interested in this as well! 

 

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Posted : August 25, 2020 9:07 am
phats
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Posted by: @nosirom

Hey mate, would you consider shipping these overseas to Australia? 

I can't imagine it being worth the cost of shipping but if you want to do all the leg work and I just have to drop it off ... I'd consider . I pm all the info you should need , I will be back online this Friday .

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Topic starter Posted : August 25, 2020 10:39 am
phats
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Posted by: @midship-monster

I am very interested in this as well! 

 

I sent payment info , next batch ships 8/28 ,thanks 

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Topic starter Posted : August 25, 2020 10:42 am
lyzekachen
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Can I still get in on this?

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Posted : September 10, 2020 7:12 pm
phats
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@lyzekachen

Sure can ... I'll send payment info . thanks

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Topic starter Posted : September 10, 2020 10:07 pm
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