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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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Interesting fake strut bar on eBay

It's got the same name (ractive) as the cheap bars that have been selling on eBay for quite a while, but it's more of a Mazda factory knock-off. Looks good:



If I could get one at the current price ($10!) I certainly would:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1818792063
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Yeah i saw those too.. i wonder if its worth the $10..
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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It would almost have to be worth $10. I could even paint it red, and if JoeD ever asks if it's a real one, I'd never tell him it wasn't.

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Yeah i saw those too.. i wonder if its worth the $10..
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 03:31 PM
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nice! I hope its good I plan on bidding on it with my 10 bucks its black too fits my car... I guess I'll tell u guys how it is if I get it
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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hmm now would this be considered rice if some1 put it on in your guys opinions?
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 04:32 PM
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rice? isnt it just a strut bar? its not like it lights up or anything
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 05:36 PM
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the onyl way it could ever be considered rice is because it somewhat copys the stock one. but its not like its fiber glass instead of the normal body or anything, or a fake carbon fiber hood. its just a strut bar. and IMO I think it will look very nice
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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When I put my strut bar in (the regualr ractive for like $60) I noticed an immediate differance in cornering responsiveness. I might get this one since it looks so much better.
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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Opps.. it's up to $31.00 already. I probably wouldn't pay over like $50.00 for it..
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Old Apr 6, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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oh and look, the ad states that it fits both the turbo and non turbo model.

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Old Apr 7, 2002 | 03:21 AM
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The rod ends of the bar look pretty skinny compared to cosco ones. i guess you can't lose if they can be bought cheaply. you never know on ebay though. it's probably got a reserved price.
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Old Apr 7, 2002 | 03:29 AM
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Old Apr 7, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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it probably has a negative effect
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Old Apr 7, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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Common guys, someone gotta have $ 35 bucks to donate. So that you can tell the rest of us how it works :=)
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Old Apr 7, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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Im planning on it but Im having some second thoughts
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 12:36 AM
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hey its only $30.. maybe i'll try it and tell ya guys..
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