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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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are there any differences between the muz whiteline and the cusco lower arm bar II?

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CUSCO-LOWER...sspagenameZWD1V



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https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...ic=366496&st=0
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Cusco is blue muz is gold. other than that beats me
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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^ah, didnt notice the color difference....
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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from the way the bolt holes line up, it looks like the cusco attaches to the suspension arms. I am not sure but it does look like it, where as the muz has all 4 holes vertical. Whereas the cusco has 2 vertical and 2 horizontal... or is that my eyes playing tricks with me..?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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^if that was the case, which would be better?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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I honestly doubt you'll feel the difference between any of the braces, so just go for the cheapest one.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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hahahha, i guess the cusco one it is...

thanks mike...

oh, btw, i plan to install coils this week.

you open?
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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the picture link for the cusco one is not accurate for the S2000. (read the fine print) its like this

attaches to different parts of the underbody than the spoon or whiteline/muz brace.

i have a whiteline brace. it makes a very noticable difference while driving. why shouldnt it? it braces across an open cavity under the engine, between suspension points. but the difference doesnt net in greater cornering or making it into some track monster. it raises the natural frequency of the chassis by increasing rigidity and makes it more stable to different harmonics, for the better. as any extra bracing would...

the muz brace is expensive new compared to a few years ago due to inflation and them jacking the price. i would buy one used as soon as i saw one. heck, thats what i did...
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Im goin to save up for a cusco brace after I get my exhaust. I guess I'm goin hungry for a while haha
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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I bought the cusco, and it works for me, but there not worth full retail price for the differance you get IMO, so find a deal or a used one.
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