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How many R1 strut bars does one man need??

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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Thought you guys would get a kick out of this picture. It was taken during my last 'r1 strut bar group buy,' right before shipment. I had all of the bars painted mazda colors, and the hardware polished and the endlinks ceramic coated. If there is sufficient interest, I may do another run in the near future.

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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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prettyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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I missed out on the GB Rich did but scored like a guy after the prom when someone sold it later on. and it looks marvelous (in the father guido sarduchee voice from SNL if anyone remembers).

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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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i wantttt the CYM ONE!!!

to bad what i want i dont get
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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nice work!
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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They are so damn heavy!
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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They are so damn heavy!
really?
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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I'd be in for a black one for sure if you do another gb
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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That's cool.
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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really?
Yeah compared to a nice Ti, Aluminum or Carbon Fiber one.
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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I went from an aluminum front and stock rear to a CF rear and the stock front so I balanced out and I can tell a difference in the handling too that's a joke BTW!!!

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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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just another gadget that gets in my way when I go to change plugs

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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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just another gadget that gets in my way when I go to change plugs

Why do you think I removed my p/s and a/c, makes plug changes a dream
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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just another gadget that gets in my way when I go to change plugs

Notice the 8 round holes in the bar? You can park your new set in one of the hole groups, then put the old plugs in the other 4 holes to hold them while you're working on the car. Kinda neat trick .

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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I would be in for a black one if you do another group buy Rich. I saw the one Dan has a couple days ago and it looks very nice.

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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I would love a black one if you decide to do another gb
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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how much...I might be in for a black one.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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if you were to do another gb how much would they be for the yellow one
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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let me have one
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Will one fit over my V8? If so I will take a black one.

I always liked these bars and thought they would be so strong, Untill I held one. You could bend it in half over your knee.

I still want a black one though
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7what
Will one fit over my V8? If so I will take a black one.

I always liked these bars and thought they would be so strong, Untill I held one. You could bend it in half over your knee.

I still want a black one though
They're stronger than you think. Unless you're Lou Ferrigno, I don't think you'll be bending it over your knee

I can look into getting another batch, but would need at least five deposits to make it worthwhile. Price would be around $250.....
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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I might be intersted as well. I didn't see the previous one. I guess I should hang out in the group buy section more often. They look awesome.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Thanks again, Rich. My CYM bar is SO pretty! I've gotten lots of comments oh how cool it looks!

And yeah, Ah-nold on one end and Ferrigno on the other couldn't bend one of these things!
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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I'd probably be down for one. In black please.
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