WanganS14

Who makes good Hicas Lockout systems for the s13 (not for my car)?

I know Kazaama Has a lockout bar type. SPL parts makes a different style one.

http://www.more-japan.com/product.ph...cat=328&page=1

http://www.splparts.com/main4/index.htm

Anyone have good responses with any of the particular ones. Don't want an Ebay brand either.

Thanks

Nickmerrone

Im in the same situitation. its so much better to just find a subframe(im getting one for 70) and just swap them...Dont buy the hicas lock bar. its more money, and not AS safe.

WanganS14

How much do subframes usually go for?

Nickmerrone

well if you go to elite jdm like 250. but usually junkyard like 120-130.

Biggamehit

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wear did you get this info from?

lock bars have been run for years. if the welds are ****ty yea its not safe. but i mean its hard to mess that up man. if you have a welder you can make your own.

any lock bar is good. if you care about brand.. go with what you want but they all do the same thing.

jramosthe1st!

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just as a side note, i wouldn't buy anything from someone who can't keep his/her site business like. just read the customer reviews on more-japan.com to see what i mean.

WanganS14

I was just mainly wondering why Kazaama has a lock bar style, and the SPL parts seems to have a different style.

EDIT: I know a few people who bought from the site, and it's legit since it's run by Tanabe and SSR, but i have no idea about the customer reviews LOL. They should probably fix that or not have it there to begin with.

Nickmerrone

well honestly, with me. Im doing the subframe cause i wanna get rid of it completely. plus its better cause i can replace all my subframe bushings while im up there. and i know their all safe. but like in all honestly, im all about clean stuff. so yeah. To me this is just another option, its like getting seat covers rather then new seats.

Biggamehit

iTrader: (2)

nick......... everything from the hicas system is removed

Nickmerrone

I know, thats what I did, Im just saying to me. I honestly only look at this item as a temporary fix. As does alot of other people. Just like i said earlier, would you get new seats or seat covers? Understand what I'm saying? Its like why play 150 bucks for a bar with threading on the ends of it, I thought you could make it your self but its not THAT easy. When you can just get a subframe for a little bit under that at your local yard...

Biggamehit

iTrader: (2)

welll get this kit and its not "temp" fix.

this is what im getting

i forgot about this link.. this site has a bunch of great stuff for the R and S chassis

going to get this for sure.

http://www.skylinepart.com/the-drift...ator-573-p.asp



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