bakuro117

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So Ive seen this Cusco Front Power Brace on several of our Evo brethren. I was wondering if anyone with an RA had attempted to install one? I am merely asking out of curiosity here because they look awesome on Evos and Ive never seen an RA with one.

Here is what the Evo looks like with one:

And here is my RA without the front bumper:

Now Ive only had the bumper off once to do the head lights. But i was hoping someone who has taken there's off a few more times could maybe help me visualize if this thing would fit or not. To me the top looks like it would work. its the bottom that im unsure about. Or if you know of an RA owner who has done this Id love to see a picture of it. So what are your all's thoughts? Think it would work or not?

lanzerralliart

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I too have wondered about this but not enough to take the plunge.

nekkidlad

iTrader: (4)

the evo is wider, so i can only assume it would be the same for the brace...the mounting points are probably less far apart in our RA than on an EVO...provided the same mounting places are there to begin with...
but then again also...an EVO is technically the same car(with extra welds and supports, and a tcase, and rear diff, and wider fenders, etc...right..?)

we just have to peer pressure somebody into buying one and testing fitment..lol

CrAnSwIcK

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1,2,3 not it!

bakuro117

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everyone donate me your monies for half the cost and I will front the other half and give it a try!

LOL that'd be nice. But I doubt anyone would be up for it... haha

It be nice if someone knew someone that had it then maybe they could try it on and let us know...

lanzerralliart

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The Evos exterior is wider but the shell is nearly identical, besides some more welds for strength overall. I mean you can convert an RA to an evo the hood, front bumper, headlights and fenders fit all together only though.

bakuro117

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See this is how I was thinking. Thats why Im imagining it would work. The top two bolts look like they would be fine. Its the two behind where the crash bar goes that i am concerned about...

CrAnSwIcK

iTrader: (5)

CT9A is based on the Lancer Cedia chassis, not the other way around, that's why the interior is interchangeable, as well as the body parts like lanzer said, but the body is flared, so axles, control arms, suspension etc. is different, but a chassis brace like that could very well fit...anyone have a pic of a lancer without the crash bar? lanzer, you're good at finding pictures

nekkidlad

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I GOT $20 FOR IT!
(just found it between the seat and center console in a used car i'm inspecting at work!)
CHA-CHING!!

thats what i thought...

+1...not that i'll ever get one...
just would like to know if it fits now that the question has been presented

bakuro117

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LMAO Nice! If only we had 5 more people willing to do the same I'd totally pay the other half and be the guinea pig! :P

Agreed. Lanzer you have been nominated! What can you find us?

lanzerralliart

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You guys would make a picture request when I'm 200 miles away from my old iPhone 3s that has my collection of pictures related to this topic.

None the less ,here is one that I was able to find to keep this a hot topic.

CrAnSwIcK

iTrader: (5)

i knew you'd come through

the mounting points look the same

now we need to try it...then it has to fit with the bumper

DirtyRalli

Iv always wanted one for my ra.... I hope this works out

bakuro117

iTrader: (5)

Good job lanzer!

Yup the mounting points look the same! I'm pretty stoked!!

lanzerralliart

iTrader: (15)

Here are a few more pictures, btw browsing through 4,000+ pics on an iPhone is a great way to get a headache.