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Old 05-24-2005, 06:24 PM
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what is a good front strut tower bar

I want to get at front strut bar but i dont know whats a good brand to go with. I looked on ebay they seem cheap but look kinda dinky, could someone tell me please whats a good one?
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Old 05-24-2005, 06:26 PM
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Ebay...Paradox Systems(where i bought mine)...Stillen
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Old 05-24-2005, 07:00 PM
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they all work the same, you are basically paying more for the name
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Old 05-24-2005, 07:18 PM
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I brought the $17 strut brace.. very strong, works as expected.

Removed body roll, can take corners alot better now with out the car bouncing and rolling.
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Old 05-24-2005, 07:29 PM
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I quite like mine. Its made by Vibrant. I bought it at a local performance auto supply store. Custom Maxima wanted double for the same thing. Cost me about Cdn$50 tax included.
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My "dinky" eBay FSTB works fine...
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Old 05-25-2005, 09:51 AM
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CM want $39 for Their FSTB
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Old 05-25-2005, 12:37 PM
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the cheapest one you can find. beware shipping costs! that where the prices can really jump.
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Old 05-25-2005, 12:38 PM
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ebay

stillen one looks nice tho for about 100 bucks more =)
 
Old 05-25-2005, 12:46 PM
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make ur own....although prolly pay the same for ebay one......sware tubing and rolled steel 4L
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Old 05-25-2005, 01:28 PM
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they are all the same you are just paying for the name it doesnt matter if you have a super strong one its not like the maxima is a bad a$$ race car
 
Old 05-29-2005, 07:27 PM
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I would agree with everyone. You'll pay for the name, but honestly, never checked for weight difference between cheapos and expensive ones. I bought a SPW, plain chrome, for like 30$ and it works fine.
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My first, and very best mod was my ebay front strut bar.
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Old 05-29-2005, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by el_muchacho_qc
I would agree with everyone. You'll pay for the name, but honestly, never checked for weight difference between cheapos and expensive ones. I bought a SPW, plain chrome, for like 30$ and it works fine.
i got the same one from SPW..
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Old 05-29-2005, 10:13 PM
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unless youre going to be having your hood open at car shows and stuff it really doesnt matter. 95% of the time youre going to be the only one looking under your hood anyways.
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Old 05-29-2005, 10:26 PM
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Problems with cheapo Ebay model

The one I paid $32 for shipped pressed against the aluminum A/C line on my '95se. I was afraid if I tightened it, it would poke a hole in the tube. I guess I could have moved the line, but I don't really know how to. Instead I bought the Stillen. Fits perfectly, and of course is better made and better looking.

You might also look at the Cattman. He sells a Titanium one. Its $200, but for $300, you can get it with the rear sway bar, that you will definatley want. It makes a huge difference.
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Old 05-30-2005, 11:42 AM
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As long as its not made out of toothpicks and glue, it will work.
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Old 05-30-2005, 11:45 AM
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/\/\/\/\ every1 is right...all strut bars are the same.... it all depends on looks if thats what you looking for...if i can remember correctly i spent 50 bucks for mines...
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$20 shipped for a ebay bar.....works as expected....
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