1Randyc

Finally after about 2monthes of grueling wait my Cusco front and rear strut bars have arrived.
It is very inexpensive and doesn't interfere with the airbox cover, so if you are looking for an alternative to Comptech's, this is it.
Cusco bar design is very simple and elegant but it seems that Comptech still wins in the aesthetic department.

Here is the pic of Comptech's strut bar installed before.


Cusco strut bar ready to replace Comptech's


Cusco strut bar installed, pretty good.


Now for the hood closing test, passed!


Close-up on left side, hehe, now the brace matches color with the oil filter.


Close-up on the right side, there seem to be more stress on the cable, hmm..



Well, what can I say? I like it. No problem with compatibility issue with Jap and US model S2000.
Comptech has certainly great looking strut bar but it can be nuisance, such as airbox interference(I guess fixed) and hood closure and finally 2nd nuts on each side are pretty hard to reach to tightened or untightened and also higher price, $200-$260.

My new Cusco strut price? $155 and no problem with the installation except the right side where the cable is little pinched.

You can say how can I be sure if Cusco doesn't have the clearance problem with the airbox. I've checked some pictures and I can for sure say that it will not interfere.

As proven by many members, strut bar does help and recommended. If you are looking for a really good and inexpensive and alternative to Comptech's as well as other strut bars, look no further and get the Cusco strut bar.

I got it from http://www.alamomotorsports.com
If you are interested give Troy a call and he will help you.


[This message has been edited by 1Randyc (edited October 18, 2000).]

1Randyc

I also got the matching Cusco rear strut bar, same price.


This would be totally for the look since we already have it in our cars.
I haven't installed it but it is very easy and when I do have time I will install it with some pictures.

Also I promise I will take more pics of the front Cusco strut bar when I get a chance.

Now, I am really sorry that I forgot the person who was first in line to purchase my Comptech strut bar.
If you are reading this, please contact me asap.

[This message has been edited by 1Randyc (edited October 18, 2000).]

Mellow Yellow

what air filter system is that?

Looks good, and funtional

1Randyc

Mellow, it is Mugen's intake.
If you hear about how much it cost, it isn't so functional.

Pinky

Randy whats up with your headers????? Did you get them wrapped or something?

mingster

looks like he did. can someone explain the logic behind the heat wrap? i see all it time advertised in magazines, but never can figure out why you need to do that...

mingster

awesome lesson! so how much would it cost to get the headers "coated"?

nvmys2k

Randy, always awesome pics!!!Would you say they both the same in the performance dept?

Pinky

Check with V.T. he knows a good guy.

I was gonna get my headers done when my heat shield broke but I ended up getting new headers

Jay Li

Man I still love how that Mugen airbox looks...just don't like how it makes the hood look.

Jay