Strut Tower Brace
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I was wondering if anyone knew about the quality of those $15 strut tower braces that are being sold on e-bay? Are they worth the money or should a more reliable brand be looked into...Here is a website so you can check out what I'm talking about...I was considering buying it but I wanted some feedback first.
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I have one of those cheap e-bay strut braces for about 1 1/2 years, it's just perfect and I did notice a pretty big difference in handling when I installed it, it may not look as good as the stock one but the price is also a huge difference.
P.S. Throw the $100.00+ on some other mode.
P.S. Throw the $100.00+ on some other mode.
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I have one!! Check my sig, I even advertise that I have one.
Honestly though, metal is metal. As long as it fits and doesn't bend, it's just as good as any other stut tower bar. Think about the physics involved and what it actually does. It ties the tops of the struts together so they can't move too far independent of one another, all in an effort to reduce body roll. So as long as the thing doesn't bend, it works.
I say get it, I've had mine since last x-mas, and it works great.
Honestly though, metal is metal. As long as it fits and doesn't bend, it's just as good as any other stut tower bar. Think about the physics involved and what it actually does. It ties the tops of the struts together so they can't move too far independent of one another, all in an effort to reduce body roll. So as long as the thing doesn't bend, it works.
I say get it, I've had mine since last x-mas, and it works great.
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Originally posted by streetpower
any word on the Carbing strut tower brace 3 pt
any word on the Carbing strut tower brace 3 pt
A way around it, is to have the bar cut/welded in a small semi-circle to fit around the "cap". From there, you are good to go.
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Yeah there are a lot of 3-4 points now, Autoexe, RE-Amemiya, R-magic, I-Feeling.
Some fit some dont, some are in the works to see if we can get them to fit hehe. One of those is the one DOM mentioned the RE-Amemiya bar.
Best bet is the R-magic one, Im sure I will have it test fitted soon.
I-feelin---very close, needs mod.
RE-Amemiya--Needs cut and mods(seems like too much of a pain)
Autoexe--Same as the RE-Amemiya for the most part (master cyclinder cap mod)
R-magic--looks like a go...
Some fit some dont, some are in the works to see if we can get them to fit hehe. One of those is the one DOM mentioned the RE-Amemiya bar.
Best bet is the R-magic one, Im sure I will have it test fitted soon.
I-feelin---very close, needs mod.
RE-Amemiya--Needs cut and mods(seems like too much of a pain)
Autoexe--Same as the RE-Amemiya for the most part (master cyclinder cap mod)
R-magic--looks like a go...
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I have one, just installed it a week or so ago. It fits fine, though it's not flat and sits at a small angle. It comes real close to the stock turbo to intercooler plastic pipe, and it looks like it rubs some when the motor moves (my mounts are the suck). It looks good though and I think I noticed the front end feeling a little tighter, especialy on rough roads.
Here's the thing. When installed, I can actually push on the bar and see it bend, so it is not as stiff as it should be. I would consider these bars as "show" bars and if your serious about improving your handling, spend a little more money for a quality piece.
Here's the thing. When installed, I can actually push on the bar and see it bend, so it is not as stiff as it should be. I would consider these bars as "show" bars and if your serious about improving your handling, spend a little more money for a quality piece.
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that's JDM tyte yo!
i have one, you really can't beat it for the price. i mean for $15 you can either have 30 hot wings (mmmm hot wings) or a strut bar. Its worth it alone simply for the bling factor alone
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I also have thought about getting those strut bars off ebay. You're not even looking at the cheapest one. I've seen them for $6.95 on ebay. If lots of other people are using them it sound like it's a good deal.