Traction Bars (2nd Gen Probe/Mx6) BULK BUY #2!!

janz99 · April 20th, 2008, 10:07 PM

Approved by Stacey B.

There seemed to be plenty of intrest in the traction bars, so we have decided to do a second full bulk buy . PLEASE read this entire post before sending any money!

Bulk Buy Item(s):
Traction bars for the 2nd gen probe/mx6. These bars bolt to the control arms and frame with an adjustable tie rod. This places tension on the control arms eliminating wheel hope and improving traction. The bars will be made completely of mild steel and will come bare without any coatings. There is however an option for powder coating (BLACK ONLY) for those who would like to have them coated.

The brackets for the bars have been laser cut, and bent in a custom forming die that we have made. Our brackets are made as one piece, welded together to form a VERY strong bracket that will not flex or fatigue. You could stand on the brackets without flexing them.

To get an unbiased opinion of the traction bars, i had a third party test the traction bars, for fit and functionality. Jordan AKA Shaodome on PT, has been testing the t-bars for the past six months for me, and has reported that ALL wheel hop has been eliminated, and a significant improvement in traction. This is all on his T/C'd mx6. If you have any questions about the fit/function of these bars, please dont hesitate to ask, or PM me.

Installed pics care of Cityracer:

Bulk Buy cost per item:

0-8 sets = $325 USD per set
9-15 sets = $295 USD per set
15+ sets = $275 USD per set

Powder Coating - $30 USD

Special information:
I will require a $100 deposit from anyone wanting to purchase a set of traction bars. Once the deposit is made, materials can be ordered and fabrication will begin. Your deposite is non-refundable!! The balance owing will be paid when the bars are to be shipped out. I will give everyone 5-7 days notice, so they can prepare the funds.

Payment Options: Paypal, cheque, international money order. Anyone who wishes to pay with paypal will have to add the 4% paypal fee to their order.

Shipping Instructions: I will ship out the bars using Canada Post, they have been the best company for shipping out internation orders. Every item will go out with a tracking number and will be shipped 5-7 buisness days. Shipping will be calculated and added onto the balance owing at the time of shipment!

This bulk buy will be open for 30 days starting from today. The lead time on the bars will be 6-8 weeks after the bulk buy is completed. This will give us plenty of time for fabrication.

Ready to order your traction bars?

If you want to pay using paypal, please send your deposite of $104 USD to Djanz2@shaw.ca. Then send me a PM with your FULL name, shipping information, and your paypal account information so i can link your PT screen name with your paypal account.

If you would like to pay with a cheque or international money order, please send me a PM requesting my address. Matieral will not be ordered untill all cheques or money orders clear.

If you have any questions about anything, PLEASE dont hesitate to ask, pm, or email me!!

Deposits Sent:

1. Jared0315 - Deposit Recieved(April 20th)
2. PaulG - Deposit Recieved(April 21st)
3. Sasha - Deposit Recieved(April 21st)
4. HPPwdn - Deposit Recieved(April 22nd)
5. V6lova - Deposit Recieved(April 24th)
6. aahtxb - Deposit Recieved(April 25th)
7. RigsPGT - Deposit Recieved(April 28th)
8. GThayden - Deposit Recieved(April 29th)
9. GENISIS II - Deposit Recieved(April 30th)
10. gw93pgt - Deposit Recieved(April 30th)
11. xTomKx - Deposit Recived(May 15th)
12.Proboner - Deposit Recieved (May 21st)
13.Craigerzgt - Deposit Recieved(May 16th)
14.Jwink25 - Deposit Sent - CLEARED - (May 21)
15.Greek606 - Deposit Recieved(May 18th)
16.KL-ZET - Deposit Recieved(May18th)
17.Mardarati - Deposit Recieved(May 19th)
18.utlord - Deposit Recieved(May 19th)
19.nateoneel - Deposit Recieved(may30th)

aahtxb · April 20th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Wow...........

jared0315 · April 21st, 2008, 01:14 AM

I am definately down on this. Deposit sent and pm sent.

PaulG · April 21st, 2008, 06:01 AM

Deposit and PM sent for powder-coated traction bars.

dukes193 · April 21st, 2008, 08:56 AM

will send deposit soon im def in this though

aahtxb · April 21st, 2008, 08:58 AM

I'm in.... Ill send the deposit next week!

Sasha · April 21st, 2008, 09:14 AM

Deposit sent via paypal. PM on it's way.

janz99 · April 21st, 2008, 02:34 PM

List has been updated! All paypal deposits have been confirmed!

Ryan

ncarb · April 21st, 2008, 06:23 PM

Deposit will be sent on the 1st via paypal

cityracer · April 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM

if any one is still undecided. This is an adjustable item. It compensates for your control arm bushings natural wear. They were installed this winter, and when the spring came there was more play in my control arms. I had them adjusted, and the car is back to it's amazingly smooth operation again.

It's a great investment in the safety and reliability of your cars front suspension.

Pumpkin King · April 22nd, 2008, 06:33 PM

can the bracket that weld on the control arms and sub-frame be weld on? would that make them more secure?

janz99 · April 22nd, 2008, 08:24 PM

You could technicly weld both the brackets onto the frame and the control arm if you really wanted. There isnt a need to though, these brackets are secured to the frame with the same bolt that holds your control arm on, and then 2 bolts that go straight through your control arm for the second bracket.

I have yet to see anyone who has had problems with the brackets coming loose. If you really wanted you can weld them to the car, but again, id highly recomend you just use the supplied hardware to fasten it to the car.

Ryan

D'sMx6 · April 22nd, 2008, 09:24 PM

Will these affect alignment or control arm wear?

janz99 · April 23rd, 2008, 05:37 AM

The alignment depends on how much play is in your existing control arm bushings. We recomend that you have an alignment done after you install the bars. As long as you follow the installation instructions and dont over adjust the the bars, it wont promote any pre-mature wear on the control arm bushings.

Ryan

v6lova · April 24th, 2008, 08:21 PM

deposit sent

janz99 · April 24th, 2008, 08:37 PM

List updated, please make sure when your sending me your info, you include an email address where i can get ahold of you, as well as if you would like the powder coating option or not.

Thanks
Ryan

jsgt95 · April 25th, 2008, 12:35 AM

strongly interested, my wheel hop is bad. hopefully to come up with the money before bulk buy is over.

aahtxb · April 25th, 2008, 01:29 PM

I sent my Deposit in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GENESIS II · April 26th, 2008, 07:44 PM

I'm In! Will send payment shortly. I just purchased 6 550cc Venom injectors which kinda put a hurtin' on my play money

RigsPGT · April 27th, 2008, 10:16 PM

deposit sent

adaman · April 28th, 2008, 12:25 AM

I'm in. Will send down payment shortly!

janz99 · April 28th, 2008, 11:06 AM

Updated the list today. 2 more ppl and the the price drops!!

Ryan

se7en · April 28th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Quick question...I didn't notice if these will work on a MX-3....

I know that our suspensions are pretty close, but I know that there is some significant differences, and I am wondering if these bars can compensate for this.

janz99 · April 28th, 2008, 11:17 AM

If you notice HPPWDN is on the list for t-bars. He has an mx3, and i am making him a "special" set to test for me to see if it will fit the mx3. There is a few small modifications that need to be made to the bars at my end in order for them to fit the mx3. Once i get his set shipped out he is going to test the bars to make sure they fit and function properly on his mx3.

Once that is completed, we are going to try and run another bulk buy on the mx3 boards for the moddified bars. Hope this helps!

Ryan

GTHayden · April 28th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Deposit sent for the bars + powdercoating!

Cant wait to put these on!

April 20th, 2008, 10:07 PM	#1
janz99 Turbo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,615	Traction Bars (2nd Gen Probe/Mx6) BULK BUY #2!! Approved by Stacey B. There seemed to be plenty of intrest in the traction bars, so we have decided to do a second full bulk buy . PLEASE read this entire post before sending any money! Bulk Buy Item(s): Traction bars for the 2nd gen probe/mx6. These bars bolt to the control arms and frame with an adjustable tie rod. This places tension on the control arms eliminating wheel hope and improving traction. The bars will be made completely of mild steel and will come bare without any coatings. There is however an option for powder coating (BLACK ONLY) for those who would like to have them coated. The brackets for the bars have been laser cut, and bent in a custom forming die that we have made. Our brackets are made as one piece, welded together to form a VERY strong bracket that will not flex or fatigue. You could stand on the brackets without flexing them. To get an unbiased opinion of the traction bars, i had a third party test the traction bars, for fit and functionality. Jordan AKA Shaodome on PT, has been testing the t-bars for the past six months for me, and has reported that ALL wheel hop has been eliminated, and a significant improvement in traction. This is all on his T/C'd mx6. If you have any questions about the fit/function of these bars, please dont hesitate to ask, or PM me. Installed pics care of Cityracer: Bulk Buy cost per item: 0-8 sets = $325 USD per set 9-15 sets = $295 USD per set 15+ sets = $275 USD per set Powder Coating - $30 USD Special information: I will require a $100 deposit from anyone wanting to purchase a set of traction bars. Once the deposit is made, materials can be ordered and fabrication will begin. Your deposite is non-refundable!! The balance owing will be paid when the bars are to be shipped out. I will give everyone 5-7 days notice, so they can prepare the funds. Payment Options: Paypal, cheque, international money order. Anyone who wishes to pay with paypal will have to add the 4% paypal fee to their order. Shipping Instructions: I will ship out the bars using Canada Post, they have been the best company for shipping out internation orders. Every item will go out with a tracking number and will be shipped 5-7 buisness days. Shipping will be calculated and added onto the balance owing at the time of shipment! This bulk buy will be open for 30 days starting from today. The lead time on the bars will be 6-8 weeks after the bulk buy is completed. This will give us plenty of time for fabrication. Ready to order your traction bars? If you want to pay using paypal, please send your deposite of $104 USD to Djanz2@shaw.ca. Then send me a PM with your FULL name, shipping information, and your paypal account information so i can link your PT screen name with your paypal account. If you would like to pay with a cheque or international money order, please send me a PM requesting my address. Matieral will not be ordered untill all cheques or money orders clear. If you have any questions about anything, PLEASE dont hesitate to ask, pm, or email me!! Deposits Sent: 1. Jared0315 - Deposit Recieved(April 20th) 2. PaulG - Deposit Recieved(April 21st) 3. Sasha - Deposit Recieved(April 21st) 4. HPPwdn - Deposit Recieved(April 22nd) 5. V6lova - Deposit Recieved(April 24th) 6. aahtxb - Deposit Recieved(April 25th) 7. RigsPGT - Deposit Recieved(April 28th) 8. GThayden - Deposit Recieved(April 29th) 9. GENISIS II - Deposit Recieved(April 30th) 10. gw93pgt - Deposit Recieved(April 30th) 11. xTomKx - Deposit Recived(May 15th) 12.Proboner - Deposit Recieved (May 21st) 13.Craigerzgt - Deposit Recieved(May 16th) 14.Jwink25 - Deposit Sent - CLEARED - (May 21) 15.Greek606 - Deposit Recieved(May 18th) 16.KL-ZET - Deposit Recieved(May18th) 17.Mardarati - Deposit Recieved(May 19th) 18.utlord - Deposit Recieved(May 19th) 19.nateoneel - Deposit Recieved(may30th) Last edited by janz99; May 30th, 2008 at 11:30 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

April 21st, 2008, 06:01 AM	#4
PaulG Search Impaired Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 34 Posts: 65	Deposit and PM sent for powder-coated traction bars. __________________ 1997 MX-6 LS

April 21st, 2008, 08:56 AM	#5
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April 21st, 2008, 09:14 AM	#7
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April 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM	#10
cityracer slave to my car Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: back in the Mid West Age: 32 Posts: 2,508	if any one is still undecided. This is an adjustable item. It compensates for your control arm bushings natural wear. They were installed this winter, and when the spring came there was more play in my control arms. I had them adjusted, and the car is back to it's amazingly smooth operation again. It's a great investment in the safety and reliability of your cars front suspension. __________________ the car that Chris created 93 base 2.0, bought 9/27/1997 ~ All I dream of is AutoSport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ; To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ; To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ; To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Fast? only in my car. Now sporting the rolling walker mod. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by cityracer; April 22nd, 2008 at 05:34 PM.

April 20th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#2
aahtxb PT Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Louis Age: 26 Posts: 751	Wow...........

April 21st, 2008, 01:14 AM	#3
jared0315 Search Impaired Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 53	I am definately down on this. Deposit sent and pm sent.

April 21st, 2008, 08:58 AM	#6
aahtxb PT Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Louis Age: 26 Posts: 751	I'm in.... Ill send the deposit next week!

April 21st, 2008, 02:34 PM	#8
janz99 Turbo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,615	List has been updated! All paypal deposits have been confirmed! Ryan

April 21st, 2008, 06:23 PM	#9
ncarb Search Impaired Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tri-cities Age: 27 Posts: 90	Deposit will be sent on the 1st via paypal

April 22nd, 2008, 06:33 PM	#11
Pumpkin King Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincolnton, NC Age: 26 Posts: 1,318	can the bracket that weld on the control arms and sub-frame be weld on? would that make them more secure? __________________ Check out all four probes!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. check out my progress 95 GT,Gumetal,Shaved and,rebuilt ZE heads,intake just picked up a g4 IM p and p,UR UDP, MX-3 Flywheel,Razor hood,Quad Sleepy Eyes,NOS,BSA wheels,Sparco seats,STS,CM stage 3, CAI, DUEL CD, 96 Black tails,StreetGlow inside and out, 5% tint. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

April 22nd, 2008, 08:24 PM	#12
janz99 Turbo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,615	You could technicly weld both the brackets onto the frame and the control arm if you really wanted. There isnt a need to though, these brackets are secured to the frame with the same bolt that holds your control arm on, and then 2 bolts that go straight through your control arm for the second bracket. I have yet to see anyone who has had problems with the brackets coming loose. If you really wanted you can weld them to the car, but again, id highly recomend you just use the supplied hardware to fasten it to the car. Ryan

April 22nd, 2008, 09:24 PM	#13
D'sMx6 PT Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: milwaukee,wisconsin Posts: 695	Will these affect alignment or control arm wear?

April 23rd, 2008, 05:37 AM	#14
janz99 Turbo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,615	The alignment depends on how much play is in your existing control arm bushings. We recomend that you have an alignment done after you install the bars. As long as you follow the installation instructions and dont over adjust the the bars, it wont promote any pre-mature wear on the control arm bushings. Ryan

April 24th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#15
v6lova Search Impaired Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: east orange nj Posts: 95	deposit sent __________________ '97 626 v6 atx-mtx swap done with automoderna body kit, awc boostwerx turbo kit,tial bov and wastegate, walboro 255,traction bars, clutchmasters dual friction clutch,Mbolin tranny saver,milleniaS injectors,pacesetter catback,h.i.ds '95 millenia soon to get a mtx swap '97millenia DD

April 24th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#16
janz99 Turbo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,615	List updated, please make sure when your sending me your info, you include an email address where i can get ahold of you, as well as if you would like the powder coating option or not. Thanks Ryan

April 25th, 2008, 12:35 AM	#17
jsgt95 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: illinois Age: 25 Posts: 624	strongly interested, my wheel hop is bad. hopefully to come up with the money before bulk buy is over. __________________ 94 probe gt,01corolla,99sebring,95tsi mods? got an few here and there. just boosting at 15psi to walmart or 23psi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. when i need, how bout u?

April 25th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#18
aahtxb PT Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Louis Age: 26 Posts: 751	I sent my Deposit in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by aahtxb; April 25th, 2008 at 01:31 PM.

April 26th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#19
GENESIS II Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: On a Treadmill in Williamsville, NY Posts: 1,499	I'm In! Will send payment shortly. I just purchased 6 550cc Venom injectors which kinda put a hurtin' on my play money __________________ 1995 Ford Probe GT turbocharged 1997 Ford Probe GT stock To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by GENESIS II; April 26th, 2008 at 07:45 PM.

April 27th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#20
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April 28th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#21
adaman Search Impaired Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 22 Posts: 54	I'm in. Will send down payment shortly! __________________ In the Works: KLDE with T3 Turbonetics turbo/ .60trim, 370cc injectors, MSD, AFPR, Megasquirt PnP, intercooled with 2" mandrel piping, performance cams, CenterforceStage 3 clutch, fidanza 9lb flywheel, Greddy SP1 Catback exhaust, SEIBON Carbon fiber hood, RX7 FD Rims, ASPEC Retro fitted HID's, and 05 SI Front seats. Daily Driver: 4dr 07 SI...Stock for now.

April 28th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#22
janz99 Turbo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,615	Updated the list today. 2 more ppl and the the price drops!! Ryan

April 28th, 2008, 11:08 AM	#23
se7en Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alberta, canada Posts: 127	Quick question...I didn't notice if these will work on a MX-3.... I know that our suspensions are pretty close, but I know that there is some significant differences, and I am wondering if these bars can compensate for this. __________________ 1992 mx-3 GS - 0.63A/R TURBO k8@7PSI, mtx swap, MSnS. Simple clean and fast. 1992 Nissan 300zx TT RHD 700whp:mods=LOTS.

April 28th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#24
janz99 Turbo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,615	If you notice HPPWDN is on the list for t-bars. He has an mx3, and i am making him a "special" set to test for me to see if it will fit the mx3. There is a few small modifications that need to be made to the bars at my end in order for them to fit the mx3. Once i get his set shipped out he is going to test the bars to make sure they fit and function properly on his mx3. Once that is completed, we are going to try and run another bulk buy on the mx3 boards for the moddified bars. Hope this helps! Ryan

April 28th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#25
GTHayden Donating User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 396	Deposit sent for the bars + powdercoating! Cant wait to put these on!