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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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I voted yay, but I have to clarify...I don't care for the bB logo.
And I prefer polished/chromed to brushed or sandblasted, with painted
or powder coated being a runner up.
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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I would love it as is , or painted.
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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its going for $115 at this shop by my house. you think im better off just going with the DC?
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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I like the look of it better than the dc. and they all do the same thing so.... Is it worth it for YOU?
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:33 AM
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DC!
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:41 AM
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I have the DC and might be selling mine soon.

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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
I like the look of it better than the dc. and they all do the same thing so.... Is it worth it for YOU?
i think it is. i like the look of it compared to other bars also.
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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being that you are in illinois (chicagoland area, i assume), you might want to contact bing (bing7685). he has the exact same strut bar, and can tell you his first-hand account on it.

raúl...
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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are you looking for something that actualy works and cheap do a search on ebay for a guy named Racing 9 Motor he has one i bougth i feel more stiffness outta this one than the dc
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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I got the TRD one. Sweetness!!
Old Mar 2, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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i voted yay, because it looks pretty clean & functional, but for me i dont care what color it comes in or if its carbon fiber or polished, just as long as it works.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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I vote nay.

Strut bars are basically rice. They do little to noticeably improve handling. A thicker rear anti sway bar would be much more logical and produce actual results.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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That's true if you had to just pick one mod. IMO, every little bit helps...
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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OK, then I'd say go with a rear antisway, then springs, then wheels and tires, then some frame braces, THEN if you have money left over to burn, get the strut tower bar so you can paint it a pretty color and show it to your friends since that is all it's good for.
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