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I got another new toy this week. This thread will be updated after the install. Too bad I couldn't find a group thread for builds in this forum.

I ordered this directly from J's Racing in Japan.



Not that big of a box.



J's Racing's idea of great packaging material. At least its JDM.



I think including instructions is better than not even if the instructions are in Nihongo.



Nice finish with gold/bronze links. Fake or real? J's Racing laser engraves their logo right onto the bar.



A little J's Racing promo stuff for my shop. Racing does go on.

*And yeah... I changed my avatar for 2009.

 

are you going to rock the j's wing eventually?

 

Already ordered. 30 day build time. 100% CBF!

 

is that what your car will look like in your sig? if so cant wait to see pics

 

nice. first usdm fit with one. i want to see pics. i have been thinking of getting one too.

 

Installed!



Have to remove the seat belt bracket covers first.



Right side too.



Done.



Most important part. The engraving needs to face outward. *You can adjust the length of the bar.

I reviewed the diagram provided by J's and it appears that you have to cut the covers partially to replace them. Rather than screwing that up & making it look ugly, I'll just leave it as is with the bolts showing.

Drove it briefly on the highway. Performance gains are minimal. The body seems a bit stiffer. Don't expect to be taking down any DC2/EGs soon. Yaris or xD for sure! Nice cosmetic look and it doesn't hinder the rear window anymore than Honda already did with the bad design.

If anyone is interested in this mod in California, I can do the install + part for $206 + sales tax.

Rating: 4.2/5.0

NEXT INSTALL: Spoon ETD, J's Racing GT Wing

 

nice install.. r those spoon seat belt covers by any chance?!

 

lol spoon doesn't make seatbelt covers

 

SICK! thats is lovely love the cpillar =D well hey one odd and weird question if you dont mind me asking =P are you really a girl =P cuss if you are cute picture =P and if your not still cute picture =P

 

What do you mean by you ordered the part directly from J's racing? I thought they don't ship overseas and the only way was through a distributor....

 

dope! i want one!. too bad i got bit in the ass by a bunch of year old parking tickets yesterday

 

I'd say the later. How do you think I got the flag?

 

i prefer the J's racing one. i don't like the carbon fiber piece.

i want to see the gt wing too.

 

i no they dont, but there r knock offs out there and they look quite well if im honest...

 

They're not knock-offs. They are Signal Auto seat belt pads. I hate knock-off stuff, especially Rotas.

 

strange, mine doesn't have the J's Racing engraving.

 

yours is either an older version w/out the engraving or its fake. i'll check with J's if they made earlier versions w/out the engraving

 

any problems with hauling junk around? how much clearance do you have now from floor to roof with the bar there? how heavy is it?

 

Its pretty light weight. Visibility is the same like I mentioned earlier. The clearance is the same. Then again... I'm not hauling trees and other forms of junk like that.

If you want to haul stuff, get a Ford F150.

Take a look of where the bar is mounted & you'll get a good idea of how much clearance there is based upon the photos.

One of the best mods. I think; in comparison to all the other bars that I've installed so far.

 

judging by the no reply, i'd guess he's a guy lol