Strut Tower Bar
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From: Moore, OK
Strut Tower Bar
I'm looking at a Cusco, JIC, or a Spoon. I can't decide which to get. I don't really want to spend much more than $200 if y'all have any other recommendations. Which one are y'all running and why? Which would you suggest? These are the ones in question
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
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http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant...2000_Suspension
Thanks!
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I suggest not bothering with the STB unless you only want it for the "bling."
It works for Macpherson STRUT cars (hence strut tower bar) since there is lateral load on the strut tower due to the suspension design. Since we have a double wishbone design, there is no lateral load which means no flex from suspension.
It does make for a great place to put your hands when working under the hood, I've heard.
It works for Macpherson STRUT cars (hence strut tower bar) since there is lateral load on the strut tower due to the suspension design. Since we have a double wishbone design, there is no lateral load which means no flex from suspension.
It does make for a great place to put your hands when working under the hood, I've heard.
ebay ones like 20-30 bucks
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Originally Posted by urBan_dK,Apr 15 2009, 12:45 PM
I suggest not bothering with the STB unless you only want it for the "bling."
It works for Macpherson STRUT cars (hence strut tower bar) since there is lateral load on the strut tower due to the suspension design. Since we have a double wishbone design, there is no lateral load which means no flex from suspension.
It does make for a great place to put your hands when working under the hood, I've heard.
It works for Macpherson STRUT cars (hence strut tower bar) since there is lateral load on the strut tower due to the suspension design. Since we have a double wishbone design, there is no lateral load which means no flex from suspension.
It does make for a great place to put your hands when working under the hood, I've heard.
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I bought the ebay one for like $30 shipped and i shit you not it freaking works. It took slight modification to fit on but once on it is tight on there! Went for a test drive and guess what, the front end keeps turning... Way more stiff and just more precise turn in. No placebo effect just being honest in the end its an effing piece of metal/aluminum connecting the sides of the engine bay together so no need to spend $300 and more for a brand name...
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I would recommend the ebay one. The price was about 12 bucks and with shipping it came out to 30 bucks. Get the aluminum one though, at the time they didn't have it available so I got the CF one which I am going to paint. Anyway here it is!
It will look better against my new Injen intake, for better contrast.
It will look better against my new Injen intake, for better contrast.
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If you plan on getting an aftermarket intake...you have to the Cusco, or the Cusco type strut bar. The Cusco strut bar will fit over most intakes, like AEM/J'S/Mugen etc...
The Spoon Strut Bar is only good for the OEM intake...otherwise the strut bar will rub on the aftermarket intake and quite possible rub a hole into the intake over time.
Just something to consider.
The Spoon Strut Bar is only good for the OEM intake...otherwise the strut bar will rub on the aftermarket intake and quite possible rub a hole into the intake over time.
Just something to consider.