Who Has Used The El-cheapo Ebay Strut Brace?
12-30-2004, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by fc3sboy1' date='Dec 29 2004, 05:09 PM
Originally Posted by Jims5543' date='Dec 29 2004, 06:14 PM
After then engine swap my Cusco would not fit so I dont have one anymore. In all honesty I have not noticed a change in the cars handling w/o it.
<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>So what's the general consensus on results from the strut bars? Do most people see noticeable results, or are they another one of those non-functional-but-look-cool mods?</span>
Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Dec 29 2004, 07:54 PM
seems like the cheapy bars just bend, but the rb triangle **** will tweak the hell out of the car
Originally Posted by rx7man629' date='Dec 29 2004, 09:06 PM
But it touches the heat resistant stuff on the bottom of the hood when u close it.
12-30-2004, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Baldy' date='Dec 30 2004, 08:55 AM
That's why I was asking about the cheapy bar.
I pm'd you awhile back about tips for getting started in auto-x, one of the things you said to do was get a strut bar.
<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>So what's the general consensus on results from the strut bars? Do most people see noticeable results, or are they another one of those non-functional-but-look-cool mods?</span>
I've always wondered about that. Some have even speculated that the triangulated types would transfer impact to the cabin.
Baaahhh, I hate that stuff anyway.
I pm'd you awhile back about tips for getting started in auto-x, one of the things you said to do was get a strut bar.
<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>So what's the general consensus on results from the strut bars? Do most people see noticeable results, or are they another one of those non-functional-but-look-cool mods?</span>
I've always wondered about that. Some have even speculated that the triangulated types would transfer impact to the cabin.
Baaahhh, I hate that stuff anyway.
12-30-2004, 09:29 AM
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In my oppinion it does make the front end stiffer. When you put it on make sure its a little wide then, bolt it down to the struts by doing that it will put pressure on the struts and make the front end stiff. once its on you cant adjust the tension across the struts. polish that thing up and you will get the looks too.
12-30-2004, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Dec 29 2004, 02:55 PM
I have seen knockoff tri point bars as well, I actually have a original Racingbeat one sitting in my garage I never installed.
So, do you wanna sell that?
12-30-2004, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldy' date='Dec 30 2004, 10:58 AM
Thanks for all the info, guys. I always see "that's crap!" or "buy this!" speculation, so it's nice to have a simple resource of first-hand experiences.
I wouldnt say they are crap. All I am saying is I was bumed when I could not put mine back on and then delighted that I experianced no change in the cars handling.
But, over time, especially tracking the car a lot, the lack of the front strut brace will cause my chassis to flex. So to have one, in the long run will serve you well.
Just dont expect to feel a giant difference with or without it. I always thought it was a "must do" mod especially if your Autocrossing or tracking a car. I honestly cannot say I miss mine.
I will however be getting a custom one made in the future for my car.