What are your opinions on strut bars, i dont know the company's that you guys push in here so i wont mention ne....just let me know what u think, im not looking to spend ne more then about $150 per strut bar...thanks again
p.s. if u's havent noticed im kinda new with the whole car improving stuff so i really do appreciate the help
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Re: Another suspension ? (chillz_s13)
Hello,
You'll probably end up getting a pretty mixed bag, answer wise. There are two schools of thought on the subject. First, get high quality (ie expensive) bars because of proper fitment issues and name recognition; or buy the cheapest stuff that you can find because it's just a bar.
I purchased a cheap e-bay front bar that barely fit and when it finally went in, the hood didn't close properly! I paid $130 for a JIC Magic front strut tower bar instead and it went in silky smooth with no rubbing. I definately think that you get what you pay for UP FRONT!!
However, I purchased a Pilot rear STB for $40 and it fits like a glove and has some girth to it so go figure! Eventually I'll replace all the bars with CUSCO units when I get a CUSCO six-point cage, just so I can say that I'm a CUSCO whore.
You'll probably end up getting a pretty mixed bag, answer wise. There are two schools of thought on the subject. First, get high quality (ie expensive) bars because of proper fitment issues and name recognition; or buy the cheapest stuff that you can find because it's just a bar.
I purchased a cheap e-bay front bar that barely fit and when it finally went in, the hood didn't close properly! I paid $130 for a JIC Magic front strut tower bar instead and it went in silky smooth with no rubbing. I definately think that you get what you pay for UP FRONT!!
However, I purchased a Pilot rear STB for $40 and it fits like a glove and has some girth to it so go figure! Eventually I'll replace all the bars with CUSCO units when I get a CUSCO six-point cage, just so I can say that I'm a CUSCO whore.
I got eBay strut bars and it fits perfectly. Had no problems installing them and I could feel a difference when I turn in.
It depends on you if you want to spend $100+ on a bar. With $100, I got front and rear, rear lower, and a cpillar bar + shipping. I plan on getting better ones when I get money. :P
It depends on you if you want to spend $100+ on a bar. With $100, I got front and rear, rear lower, and a cpillar bar + shipping. I plan on getting better ones when I get money. :P
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Re: (silkk)
Hey thanks for your help.....i called one of the sites i was looking at to see if they had the tanabe strut bar in stock....the guy told me that the front strut bar wouldnt fit because i didnt have an sr20....i find that hard to believe...but then again i dont know much yet.....ne one know if he's right?
Modified by chillz_s13 at 5:36 PM 11/10/2004
Modified by chillz_s13 at 5:36 PM 11/10/2004