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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Just weld some brackets for some bolts. I'm sure it will make the Z handle tons better.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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you guys are helpless...lulz

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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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^^^
Was posted earlier. These people seem like they have never modded their car before. I know the first thing I do when I get back home is to get some sleep (14 hour drive) then wake up and install this.
Originally Posted by chrischoi
What spacers? Last time I did my coils I didn't really see anything bad. I guess I'll check into it when I get mine. I just wanna open the box. Find a DIY?

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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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ya its easy to do, but I dont know what spacers to use on which bolt. I would rather do it right the first time.

Its easy to go under your car and loosen some 14mm bolts, hell I do more work than that at my job. Just a matter of lining it up correctly.
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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lift and a buddy ftw!
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RoboCop
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Was posted earlier. These people seem like they have never modded their car before. I know the first thing I do when I get back home is to get some sleep (14 hour drive) then wake up and install this.
I forgot about the end links.
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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on the shorter bolt: bolt, washer, spacer, end link, spacer, spacer, car, washer, locking nut.

longer bolt: bolt, washer, spacer, end link, long spacer, sway, washer, locking nut.

mine needs to come already!!!
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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mine gets here tomorrow!!!! the wait is killing me!!!!
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Glad to see plenty of you have gotten them already. Time to start installing!!!
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ecks
on the shorter bolt: bolt, washer, spacer, end link, spacer, spacer, car, washer, locking nut.

longer bolt: bolt, washer, spacer, end link, long spacer, sway, washer, locking nut.

mine needs to come already!!!
thanks ecks! that was really helpful w/ all these damn spacers and washers lol

gonna do the install now!
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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You use the spacers to make sure the bolts go through the mounting points straight (by making the links line up straight rather than at an angle). Once you start it should be self explanatory. Rear sway is easy on this car.
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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All,

Glad you guys are starting to get the bar kits. This should help you. See images below from our prototype, and my original specs.


Spacer b/w bar ear and spherical: 7/8 inch
Spacer b/w control arm bracket and spherical: 3/8 inch
Spacer b/w other side of spherical and washer: 3/16 inch
Upper bolt: 2 ¾ inches
Lower bolt: 2 ¼ inches

4 washers per bar side, 2 nylon lock nuts per side. 14 mm nuts and bolts.
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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thanks!!!!!!
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Thank you so much!!! I didnt know about the extra spacer at the beginning of the bolt. So I will do this tomorrow after work!
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 03:29 AM
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How many sways are left???
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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No problem. Enjoy the bars guys!

P.S. I'd personally have liked to see a clear decal, but I'm told this one is more UV resistant.
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:37 AM
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Installed. Test driven. Significant improvement over the TRD bar. Not to discourage anyone but please make sure you have a good sense of feel with/through your car. The driving is much more point and shoot, and could take a few by surprise.
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by sw09
lift and a buddy ftw!
indeed. exactly what i did and had ecks help me out last night. didnt get around a comp till now to upload some quick pics.

these are just a few quick pics of it installed from my cell phone...
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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wow they remind me of my progress sway bars. came out looking really nice.
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tCb00b
Installed. Test driven. Significant improvement over the TRD bar. Not to discourage anyone but please make sure you have a good sense of feel with/through your car. The driving is much more point and shoot, and could take a few by surprise.
What setting you got it on?

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