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its worth 30$
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Old 09-29-2005, 11:33 AM
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yes or no?

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Old 09-29-2005, 11:52 AM
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If shipping is free then I'de say yes. There's not a really big difference in handling though.
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Old 09-29-2005, 12:00 PM
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30$ dollars is fine if that includes shipping...otherwise ebay has the same thing for 25$ shipped
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Old 09-29-2005, 12:24 PM
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so there isnt a noticable difference in handling? if it dosent help then im not gonna get it, just for looks?
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Old 09-29-2005, 12:30 PM
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It will improve handling, most noticeably on sweeping freeway on and exit ramps and twisty roads out in the sticks. Go for it!
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Old 09-29-2005, 02:36 PM
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u will notice the difference, and for 30 bucks, WHY NOT? Also looks good when installed.
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Old 09-29-2005, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nadir_s
u will notice the difference, and for 30 bucks, WHY NOT? Also looks good when installed.
yuppers!!!!1
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Old 09-29-2005, 02:40 PM
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I think when I was searching for some on ebay, I found them running for like 20-25 bucks shipped
 
Old 09-29-2005, 02:45 PM
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Suuuuuure, what the hell, it's only money right?
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Old 09-29-2005, 03:07 PM
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Does that ebay stuff actually fit? I looked at one of the maf adapters and judging by the picture it was not going to fit. Buying car parts like that on ebay is like buying a plasma cutter at the grocery store... not saying it won't work, just doesn't sit well with me
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Old 09-29-2005, 03:27 PM
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i bought one off ebay. and people often by parts from ebay. it's really a good place to get a good find. just check the ranking of the seller before you bid
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Old 09-29-2005, 03:53 PM
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the otto bar on ebay is essentially a stillen ripoff. quality was very good. torque it to 35 ft-lbs and you'll feel it. i think i paid $25.
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Old 09-29-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexJones
30$
I brought one that looks identical off ebay for $20 odd, check my sig.
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Old 09-29-2005, 04:46 PM
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No difference, the only difference will be a sway bar.
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Old 09-29-2005, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximus_95
No difference, the only difference will be a sway bar.
It's obviously been a long time since you were stock...

The strut bar will make a difference, just not a huge difference. It's not like it'll be handling like a porche after this, but it definitely stiffens up the front end. And for $30 or less, why not do it?
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Old 09-29-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexJones
30$
Looks like the Courtesy bar on my car, except my mounting points are blue...
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Old 09-29-2005, 07:44 PM
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cool, thanks for the help, its only 30 and if it helps with the handling then im all for it
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Old 09-29-2005, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by killerVQ30DE
I brought one that looks identical off ebay for $20 odd, check my sig.
any fitment problems?
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Old 09-29-2005, 07:53 PM
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any fitment problems?
nope none it all
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Old 09-29-2005, 08:20 PM
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nope. i dun think it worth.
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Old 09-30-2005, 12:22 AM
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nope. i dun think it worth.
care to tell us why you think its not worth it, or are you just offering a stupid opinion to get to 15 posts?
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Old 09-30-2005, 03:15 AM
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I picked up the "Megan Racing" (ebay) FSTB last week and it arrived yesterday. The friendly folks at NAPA let me use their 22mm wrench to install it, which took about 15 minutes. The most difficult part was trying to preload it, due to the bar hitting components when i was rotating it. I think it cost $6.95 with $18 shipping. Haven't noticed a big improvement over just the RSB that I installed on Tuesday (thanks 99Automagic), but that could just be me getting used to the car handling less like a boat. For $130 total for both parts, I'm very pleased with the results.

If nothing else, a used sway bar off the forum is a great purchase.
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Old 09-30-2005, 05:50 AM
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I think you'll notice a difference when its set up w/ more suspension mods.
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Old 09-30-2005, 05:52 AM
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i say go for it if its only 30 bucks.
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Old 09-30-2005, 10:15 AM
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i say yes

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Old 09-30-2005, 10:25 AM
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I put one that looks identical in when I changed struts and springs, so I don't know how much of a difference the strut bar made, but there was no problems with the fit. I got it for free, so I don't know if it's the same, but it looks identical. I don't see how it wouldn't help>.
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Old 09-30-2005, 10:28 AM
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looks exactly like my otto racing without the logo tho.

 




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