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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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anyone have this installed? I would like to see a pic if so. thanks.
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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It's a nice show piece, but there's not a ton of flex in that area. Plus, it's hell for back seat passengers. If you're looking to tighten up the back end a bit, a rear sway bar (Progress, TRD or Whiteline) are fantastic add-ons that will really change the way the box handles.
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I recommend the Progress sway bar, it's easy to install and makes the car handle great!
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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okay cool. thanks for the advice.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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i have a c pillar bar. got it after my progress rear sway. I like it for the looks, I had it powdercoated gold to match my VC and interior pieces. I would feel comfortable saying it doesnt make a noticible difference to handling, if any.
Old Mar 15, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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ill post a pic in the next few days
Old Mar 15, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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not practical use other than show
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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ya.
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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I wish I had some extra money for a GT spec under brace.
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 04:42 AM
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Get the Megan. Same deal.
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Get the Megan. Same deal.
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Okay!
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Yea, the H Braces are all pretty similar.
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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they blew out those gt spec underbraces on ebay for 20 bucks. I for SURE would not have paid what they originaly wanted. as far as underbraces and H braces, I cant see anything being a huge advantage over stock. I mean, isnt there a 50 dollar difference between megan and ebay?

I thought megan started on ebay as a mugen ripoff anyway?
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Zman
I recommend the Progress sway bar, it's easy to install and makes the car handle great!
+1 That thing was awesome and improved everything across the board!
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Stylis
Originally Posted by Zman
I recommend the Progress sway bar, it's easy to install and makes the car handle great!
+1 That thing was awesome and improved everything across the board!
QFT
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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The GTspec is much better than the Megan because it is a trimmer piece. The cups are not obtrusive like the Megan. It is not as bulky. I have the GTspec.


The ebay blowout was not quite as cheap as 20 dollars.

I got the mid frame gtspec for 25 dollars and the gtspec H brace for 40 dollars.
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