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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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Default New Monster Motorworks XB Roof bar

The M2 STRUT BARS were designed to eliminate any body Flex from the car. Made of Billet 7075 Aluminum to ensure strength, weight savings and durability. Mounts are CNC Machined and then TIG Welded for strength and finally polished to a show quality shine.



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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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more pics? seems cool
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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I'm interested. More pics please. Is head clearance an issue in the back seat? I assume this bolts in place of the grab handles in the rear? If this is a rigid brace, why the ball clevis? I would much prefer if this was a rigid brace like a Hotchkis stru brace, for example. looks like it will make a great clothes hanging bar. ;o)
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not too bad
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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interesting!!
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Cool... also something to hang my clothes on... or put a sheet over it and have a tent in the xB.

any idea on price?
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:44 AM
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that's pretty kwel... i wouldn't mind havin' that!
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i have a feeling it doesn't do much but it looks cool.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
i have a feeling it doesn't do much but it looks cool.
ya. it looks to high. good for dry cleaning though. im eager to hear some reviews.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nnnickkk
Originally Posted by hotbox05
i have a feeling it doesn't do much but it looks cool.
ya. it looks to high. good for dry cleaning though. im eager to hear some reviews.
ditto, way to high up to be of any real help
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it's not so much about being to high as it is that just like their rear parcel shelf bar the mounting points allthough near rear structure , are actually just thin gauge sheetmetal . thus the bar ends up offering almost NO REAL structural support or stiffening
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Originally Posted by hsoj_v
Cool... also something to hang my clothes on... or put a sheet over it and have a tent in the xB.

any idea on price?
MSRP will be $90
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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adoption will depend on group buy discount.
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adoption , lol.
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Does anyone else see issues with this bar being tied into the weak factory grab bar mounts?
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tis what i posted above.

it's for aesthetics.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Sorry I had missed that posting. It could work with bracing and some more thought behind it.
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I thought it was a nice touch looks wise.
Old Dec 28, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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90.00 will get you a lot in the look department. This bar will only give you a 90.00 headache everytime you hit your head on it.



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