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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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How come all Strut Bars they have right now for tC are always connected by a bolt on each side. By doing that it will allow pivot point on each side that means the strut bar is not really doing its job.
Do you know any strut bar that is a solid piece? I want my strut bar to be fixed end on both sides instead of simply supported.

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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Nevermind.. I just found out that DC strut bar is one solid piece.. cool.
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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The Hotchkis one is also one piece.
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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His car has the Hotchkis one on it already. Unless he is a RS1 poser. lol jp
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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I have the GReddy one... i can feel the difference in my cornering from before

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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
i have the greddy one... i can feel the difference in my cornering from before
good, I'm expecting to get my money's worth on the Greddy bars
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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i got the dc works great fits really nice..
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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I have the GReddy one and I think it looks awesome. I already have the Hotchkis Sways on so I cant feel that much of a difference after I installed the GReddy strut bar. Now just waiting on the GReddy rear strut bar. Awesome for looks.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 01:42 AM
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i have the greddy bar as well and if you tighten that bolt like you're supposed to there will be no pivoting.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 01:56 AM
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i love my dc sports strut bar it made a killer amount of diffrence in my handling
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DTRUONG_112
I have the GReddy one and I think it looks awesome. I already have the Hotchkis Sways on so I cant feel that much of a difference after I installed the GReddy strut bar. Now just waiting on the GReddy rear strut bar. Awesome for looks.
where did you get them and how much?
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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how much? thanks
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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greddy's cost about $150 but you can find it alot cheaper on ebay...
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by vikvaughn
greddy's cost about $150 but you can find it alot cheaper on ebay...
well i asked him specifically but I'm waiting on a group buy $115 each.
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What are the pros and cons of Hotchkis, DC, and Greddy? DC appears to cost less than $90 whereas Hotchkis is $138 and Greddy is more? Is there any reason to not get the DC other than personal aesthetic preference? Anyone have a DC and is disappointed? Are any easier/harder to install?
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by WingspanTT
What are the pros and cons of Hotchkis, DC, and Greddy? DC appears to cost less than $90 whereas Hotchkis is $138 and Greddy is more? Is there any reason to not get the DC other than personal aesthetic preference? Anyone have a DC and is disappointed? Are any easier/harder to install?
id love to know too.

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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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The greddy bar looks the best IMO. They are made of "Monocoque aluminum tube shaft" Really regarding performance i dont' think there is a difference at all. But greddy looks better than the hotchkis, Megan, and DC bars. Monstermotor works probably has the best rear brace. Greddy has one also, but the monster looks pretty stout and is hidden
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:30 AM
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i'm very happy with the saw my DC bar performs, and it was cheap too
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Very happy with my DC, install was a slight PITA. Instructions included were a little off
Old Dec 6, 2005 | 02:03 AM
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[shameless plug] I have Greddy strut bars coming in this Friday if you guys want one[/shameless plug]



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