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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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I might have to retract my last statement too... I might be going crazy but I took my first drive today with the strut bar and I swear I don't hear all the rubbing noises I'm used to while slightly turning or even hitting dips. Everything kinda felt tighter.

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
i beg to differ. i noticed a difference when i installed my Hotchkis front strut bar about 3yrs ago. my front end doesnt "roll" up when taking turns anymore. i took it off for a week and put it back on and it does something. Nothing "drastic" but noticeable when installed. here's my Hotchkis strut bar...
Are you on coilovers? If so, then the strut bar will help. If not, then it's all in your head.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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i will be on coilovers in a couple of weeks, but not right now. its not in my head, it was on for a good year or so before i took it off for that week. i noticed it right away. im not saying its a night and day difference, but its a noticeable difference.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:50 AM
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nice!
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
I might have to retract my last statement too... I might be going crazy but I took my first drive today with the strut bar and I swear I don't hear all the rubbing noises I'm used to while slightly turning or even hitting dips. Everything kinda felt tighter.

Here are some installed pics of the TCS strut bar.



Bar looks good mang! [:
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Thanks dude! For $35 it's a great deal.
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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looks better then the actual megan one lol
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
I might have to retract my last statement too... I might be going crazy but I took my first drive today with the strut bar and I swear I don't hear all the rubbing noises I'm used to while slightly turning or even hitting dips. Everything kinda felt tighter.

Here are some installed pics of the TCS strut bar.



does your bar flex at all? i was thinking about getting this strut bar myself.
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Not sure what you mean by flex. If you mean flexing while driving I have no idea.
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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you have this one right?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06...=p4506.c0.m245
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
Thanks dude! For $35 it's a great deal.

WOW!!! $35!?!?! Holy crap! That is wayyy WELL WORTH IT MANG!
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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Yeah dude!

And NYNCTC yeah that's the one. The pics on ebay make it look all gold but it's not, my pics show the real color. Don't order that one though, get the one from Kazespeed for 35 with free shipping here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...Q5fAccessories

Cheapest on eBay, same exact bar, and they shipped fast with tracking.
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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cool. gonna get it b/c it looks cool hahaha
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
Not sure what you mean by flex. If you mean flexing while driving I have no idea.
i ment flex like if im holding the bar i can bend it by holding both ends and try to flex it. i know my friends bought some ebay bars back in the day and those flexed like a ****. even my friends megan strut bar for his del sol flexed. i just want something solid that will get the job done. i was thinking about getting that DC strut bar knock off but was so sure. its on ebay for like about 60 - 70 bucks.
Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:21 AM
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Ah, I see. Yeah I'm pretty sure this one flexes. Sounds like the solid DC knockoff would be perfect.
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yeah I think DC or the knock off is ur best bet for that, almost all bars have that flex.
Old Aug 23, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
Yeah dude!

And NYNCTC yeah that's the one. The pics on ebay make it look all gold but it's not, my pics show the real color. Don't order that one though, get the one from Kazespeed for 35 with free shipping here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...Q5fAccessories

Cheapest on eBay, same exact bar, and they shipped fast with tracking.

OHHH, okay, i see now. Haha....wow! Still a bomb a$$ price! [:
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TRD limited edition strut bar

Here is the best pic I have
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bdis3
TRD limited edition strut bar

Here is the best pic I have
does this bar flex at all?
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xdejablu3x
does this bar flex at all?

no. Not that I feel



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