Cheap strut tower bars ($14.99!!!) on ebay
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Cheap strut tower bars ($14.99!!!) on ebay
Does anyone have any suggestions on whether or not I should get this?? Every other strut tower bar I've seen is way more expensive than this? Any input would be appreciated
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1854076108
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1854076108
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anything is better than no strut bar at all.
It's strong enough even though it is hollow all through the center. It's very similar to the bonez or even the gab bars which are more $$$
Danny
It's strong enough even though it is hollow all through the center. It's very similar to the bonez or even the gab bars which are more $$$
Danny
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I just saw those ads as well. Also saw directcarparts and speedgogo had em as well and they all looked about the same.
I'm definitely gonna get one as well.
dp
Mine pitches a bit as well. See avatar.
I'm definitely gonna get one as well.
dp
Mine pitches a bit as well. See avatar.
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They are pretty good. I'd say about as good as any stru bar you're going to get which I know the "don't put that cheap crap on your car" guys aren't going to want to hear. I had one but never see them that cheap before.
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I bought the Bomz version two weeks ago on ebay from directcarparts. $22 shipped. The construction is solid; the bar itself probably weighs 10 lbs. It significantly reduced the body shudder I was experiencing going over bridge joints at highway speed. I was afraid it was going to be a POS, but it seems to be holding up well. No rubbing on either the hood or IC piping.
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Take a good look at the joints on those things (there are closer pictures available elsewhere of the same generic bars), I highly doubt they are going to add any significant stiffness to an FD. Of course there are many people divided on the issue of shock tower bar vs. no shock tower bar anyway (many people say they can't tell the difference, many say they can).
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I put my $9.99 STB (Bomz from Directcarparts) on a few weeks ago. It looked good, was of solid construction, I figured for ten buck you can't go wrong. It did significantly reduce the road pull on the s**tty roads around my home.
EDIT: Also helps decrease transition response time, according to my rear-end-o-meter.
EDIT: Also helps decrease transition response time, according to my rear-end-o-meter.
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I bought a similar strut tower bar off ebay last year for 55 bucks! that was when there weren't any going for less. The bar I have looks exactly like the ones on Ebay for $12.99+
The bar is made well and works great. I'd say get one. You can't lose.
The bar is made well and works great. I'd say get one. You can't lose.
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Imagine if everything was this inexpensive for the RX7... i.e. $12.99 Bomz FSTB compared to $155 for the Cusco FSTB...
Like buying the HKS T04R single turbo kit for $353.66.. We'd all have some screamin' fast cars!!
Hey, I can dream..
Like buying the HKS T04R single turbo kit for $353.66.. We'd all have some screamin' fast cars!!
Hey, I can dream..
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Originally posted by Cyberben3
Which would be better: The BOMZ for $18 or the no-name $15 one? Anybody? -BN
Which would be better: The BOMZ for $18 or the no-name $15 one? Anybody? -BN
Bottom line is it probably not a perfect "adjustable" fit but it looks OK. Can't really tell any difference thoght.
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The stock rear bar is pretty heavy and is insufficient for use as a harness bar. If you're going to replace it, and you plan to put 4 or 5 pt harnesses in, make sure to get a really solid one, because otherwise it's your *** that you're losing when it buckles.
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Wow I can't believe this. I just bid for one. I had to bid up to $18.50 to get it but a grand total of ~$30 after shipping and tax, what do you have to lose? I'll report back.