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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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$200 + Shipping.
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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those things are awesome, best way to make your tranny last
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 07:56 AM
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This only firts the 3 rd gen ??????



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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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Is that a direct bolt on, or is ir jap spec?
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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Think something could be modified for fittiment to an FC N/A?



I understand RB sells a unit, but the Feed (FD) unit looks much more durable and also looks like it would function better.



Any ideas?



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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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i saw these on ebay... identical but not FEED... here's the link... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2466520138
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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they are also supposed to elliminate those 5th gear grinds that fd's tend to develope...
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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$150 + shipping.
Old Apr 20, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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I now own one of the ones from eBay. First, even though that thick cylinder looks like a strut, it's actually holding what looks like a Teflon or urethane insert that prevents any piston motion. That's still as good as a simple bar, I guess. Can't say what's inside the FEED unit.



Second, and more important, that bracket is designed for J-spec RHD cars. If you mount it unmodified, the brace doesn't clear the rear fixture on US-spec ABS units. One eBay seller has posted pics of where to drill new holes in the bracket to mount it a little farther forward, and I'm going to give that a try some day.
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