why R1 struts so expensive
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why R1 struts so expensive
Sorry im an FDnewbie but why are R1 strut tower bars so much more expensive than some aftermarket ones such as GReddy's? I know they are not adjustable like most others but what does this mean. Do they provide you with a stiffer ride?
and Cheap isnt OEM 
If you think the strut bar is expensive, check out the price on a Mazdaspeed R-spec hood. . . . or for that matter, their dual oil cooler kit. just thinking about it makes my teeth hurt!
If you think the strut bar is expensive, check out the price on a Mazdaspeed R-spec hood. . . . or for that matter, their dual oil cooler kit. just thinking about it makes my teeth hurt!
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Originally Posted by RedR1
and Cheap isnt OEM
If you think the strut bar is expensive, check out the price on a Mazdaspeed R-spec hood. . . . or for that matter, their dual oil cooler kit. just thinking about it makes my teeth hurt!
If you think the strut bar is expensive, check out the price on a Mazdaspeed R-spec hood. . . . or for that matter, their dual oil cooler kit. just thinking about it makes my teeth hurt!
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From: Dove le cose sono fatte il vecchio moda il senso
It was only available on R1 models, which had a limited production to begin with. So the value is higher on parts specific to a limited produced higher performance vehicle.
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Originally Posted by DassRotary2427
yea thats true OEM isnt cheap but do the R1 struts provide you any stiffer ride than a aftermarket?
Of course, my dad and I just installed tokicos on his R1, so we have a set of R1 struts (with 89k miles) sitting in the garage if interested
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
No. Get tokicos. Some parts should not be bought from mazda, and suspension is not one of them.
Of course, my dad and I just installed tokicos on his R1, so we have a set of R1 struts (with 89k miles) sitting in the garage if interested
Of course, my dad and I just installed tokicos on his R1, so we have a set of R1 struts (with 89k miles) sitting in the garage if interested
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I personally have koni yellow's and they are great with my racing beat springs...
oh and I just bought a 97 type RB tower strut bar from japan off of ebay for $96.00 but it cost me $45.00 for shipping, but still $141.00 for OEM Mazda strut bar isn't bad.
oh and I just bought a 97 type RB tower strut bar from japan off of ebay for $96.00 but it cost me $45.00 for shipping, but still $141.00 for OEM Mazda strut bar isn't bad.
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Originally Posted by rotary-tt
Car does not handle better with Tokico's. I would switch back in a minute if my OEM's were newer. They are either too stiff or too soft. Mazda put a lot of time fine tuning the shock valving for both handling and ride.
