Strut tower bars
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Strut tower bars
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strut tower bars are pretty simple. does it really matter what brand i go with for these things? there is quite a variance in price i have noticed. what have yall got?
strut tower bars are pretty simple. does it really matter what brand i go with for these things? there is quite a variance in price i have noticed. what have yall got?
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I have one from Ebay as well...DirectCarParts, I believe. I know others on here have it as well. Seems to be fine to me too. I don't like that the chrome has started to turn in under two weeks, though. Anyone else with this strut bar have this problem or is that pretty standard with strut bars?
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Originally posted by WestJaxVert
I have one from Ebay as well...DirectCarParts, I believe. I know others on here have it as well. Seems to be fine to me too. I don't like that the chrome has started to turn in under two weeks, though. Anyone else with this strut bar have this problem or is that pretty standard with strut bars?
Dan
I have one from Ebay as well...DirectCarParts, I believe. I know others on here have it as well. Seems to be fine to me too. I don't like that the chrome has started to turn in under two weeks, though. Anyone else with this strut bar have this problem or is that pretty standard with strut bars?
Dan
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i just bought one from autobacs...waiting for it to come...48 shipped compaired to 150 for some and all it is is a peice of aluminum tied to two mounts
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Originally posted by Josepi
Turn in? Mine still looks like the day I put it on, only with some more fingerprints. You took the plastic off right?
Turn in? Mine still looks like the day I put it on, only with some more fingerprints. You took the plastic off right?
Yes, I did remove the plastic. I have two good sized spots on top where it is starting to rust through. (Unless I am crazy) I know on a previous thread about these strut bars, someone mentioned that theirs did not completely clear the alternator. I have that same problem.
So, I dunno. Maybe I just got a bad one.
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Yes. Turn in is much better, and I ahve noticed a lot less throttle understeer going through fast turns. I also have the EBay special. I do, however, want to get a triangulated rear strut brace from Cusco. Only $215 from www.takakaira.com
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Originally posted by Josepi
Is your bar straight or is it angled? Does it come in contact with the hood at all?
Is your bar straight or is it angled? Does it come in contact with the hood at all?
It has a slight angle up, then goes straight, and then a slight angle down. Does not come in contact with the hood at all.
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I find the GReddy bar does not have enough clearance for the coolant fillter neck and the hood.  It ends up rubbing something! My Cusco clears everything end the hood now!
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I got the Trust one on Ebay for $58 + shipping. I haven't put the bar on yet, but the red shock tower ends look nice with my red hoses. : ) I'll let you know in 2 weeks if the bar handles better. Going to get front end aligned before installing it.
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Originally posted by darkwaveboi
i just bought one from autobacs...waiting for it to come...48 shipped compaired to 150 for some and all it is is a peice of aluminum tied to two mounts
i just bought one from autobacs...waiting for it to come...48 shipped compaired to 150 for some and all it is is a peice of aluminum tied to two mounts