FTO AUSTRALIA

fraz91 wrote:Selby swaybars are still around, but the majority of the company was bought out by Fulcrums. They still make custom bars to order out of a workshop in nowra area from memory, saw one on the rear of a hilux not long ago

Fraz I am already compiling a list of stuff to order through you
As soon as I have my FTO sorted, and get a clearance from the Mrs, I'll be splashing some money on the Challenger

Speaking of which...I need to find a group buy deal for some Lightforce Striker 170 35W Hid and TJM underbody plates.

Can Sidds be group buy coordinater lol

shadowarrior wrote:

fraz91 wrote:Selby swaybars are still around, but the majority of the company was bought out by Fulcrums. They still make custom bars to order out of a workshop in nowra area from memory, saw one on the rear of a hilux not long ago

Fraz I am already compiling a list of stuff to order through you
As soon as I have my FTO sorted, and get a clearance from the Mrs, I'll be splashing some money on the Challenger

Speaking of which...I need to find a group buy deal for some Lightforce Striker 170 35W Hid and TJM underbody plates.

TJM plates are good, but I personally prefer the ARB cause they protect a little more. Lightforce are overpriced, go the Narva 225's in standard. You'll pay the same as the lightforce's but get a much better light.

Nothing like the necro of a 7 year old thread.
Does anyone know anyone who went for signature Sway bars?

Feedback issues etc?

d_dan wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:59 am Nothing like the necro of a 7 year old thread.
Does anyone know anyone who went for signature Sway bars?

Feedback issues etc?

Yeah I did. Good bit of kit. Recommend upgrading to the later model car mounting brackets with the double welded top on them. Otherwise you have to drill the lower hole on the early versions (which aren't as strong).

Are you referring to the FTO brackets for a facelift or pre facelift or are these different types of Shelby brackets that come with the bar?

I've literally just bought a brand new set so I assume they will come with new brackets but I'll ask to be sure.

Front and rears

What size are those?
And are the hollow or solid?

22 rear & 26mm front solid spring steel

d_dan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:03 am 22 rear & 26mm front solid spring steel

Do you mean 22 front and 26 rear?

Ohh lord I hope so. The RPW site actually says 26 front and 22 rear but it doesn't make sense.

Also the pic shows the rear one looking thicker than the front.

d_dan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:35 pm Are you referring to the FTO brackets for a facelift or pre facelift or are these different types of Shelby brackets that come with the bar?

I've literally just bought a brand new set so I assume they will come with new brackets but I'll ask to be sure.

They come with bushes & a mount bracket, but the bracket that it mounts to on the car needs modifying. If it's an early model, you'll need to drill a hole in it, as their bush mounts are dual hole, not hole & slot like the FTO.

I then found the bracket on the car to be cracked, so after all that effort, I just ordered some late model CH lancer brackets from Amayama. Came with 2 holes & a reinforcing plate welded to the top.

d_dan wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:43 am Ohh lord I hope so. The RPW site actually says 26 front and 22 rear but it doesn't make sense.

Also the pic shows the rear one looking thicker than the front.

Not sure why you're looking at RPW when you can order direct and choose the diameter?

bjk wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:46 pm Not sure why you're looking at RPW when you can order direct and choose the diameter?

Because for the extra 5-10% I pay to RPW I will save on shipping and customs

d_dan wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:15 pm

bjk wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:46 pm Not sure why you're looking at RPW when you can order direct and choose the diameter?

Because for the extra 5-10% I pay to RPW I will save on shipping and customs

But theyre both located in Australia?

But RPW declare the parts at $200 and repackage the bars in one box to reduce shipping

I'm sure you can get selby to do the same.

Vectose wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:38 am I'm sure you can get selby to do the same.

If only I had a time machine or is this more an anti RPW thing I should be aware of.

Bennoz wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:53 am I then found the bracket on the car to be cracked, so after all that effort, I just ordered some late model CH lancer brackets from Amayama. Came with 2 holes & a reinforcing plate welded to the top.

Hey Bennoz, is a CH lancer an Evo 2/3?
Been trying to track down these brackets and can't seem to find them anywhere

d_dan wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:19 pm

Vectose wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:38 am I'm sure you can get selby to do the same.

If only I had a time machine or is this more an anti RPW thing I should be aware of.

We aren't fond of RPW around her due to their dodgy tactics and less than adequate dealings throughout the years.

That and the fact you'd get a cheaper price going directly to the source rather than a reseller.

Vectose wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:08 am We aren't fond of RPW around her due to their dodgy tactics and less than adequate dealings throughout the years.

That's unfortunate I really don't know anywhere that does as much aftermarket stuff for the FTO.