Why no rear Tower Strut Bar for 03's

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09-02-2003, 08:47 AM

csvencer

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Why no rear Tower Strut Bar for 03's

Will a 02 bar fit on an 03? I thought they were pretty much the same car? Anyone.
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09-02-2003, 08:49 AM

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it is the same car...and yes it will fit if it fits the 02...

09-02-2003, 08:49 AM

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Will a 02 bar fit on an 03? I thought they were pretty much the same car? Anyone.
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It will fit just fine. Exactly the same from 02-03.

09-02-2003, 09:02 AM

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Any real benefits to it? I see almost everyone has front tower and rear sway but only few people have rear tower. Is it not worth the money?
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09-02-2003, 09:21 AM

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Rear strut tower braces benefit hatchbacks more than coupes or 4 doors. You would be hard pressed to notice much of a difference. Get a rear sway bar if you don't already have one.

09-02-2003, 02:21 PM

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Auto-X racers could probably notice a difference, but on an every day driver vehicle you wouldnt notice it.

09-02-2003, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Y2KSESteve

Auto-X racers could probably notice a difference, but on an every day driver vehicle you wouldnt notice it.

Actually, you would notice it....

but only as an intrusion to trunk space/utility.

09-02-2003, 02:36 PM

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Yeah, more of an intrusion than anything else. I got it and didn't notice a thing. I think it's more for looks if even that.

09-02-2003, 04:03 PM

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Yeah, more of an intrusion than anything else. I got it and didn't notice a thing. I think it's more for looks if even that.

You know you got the looks! I was thinking about it but it wouldn't leave the sub much room.

09-02-2003, 04:56 PM

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Believe it or not, one of our local customers has the Stillen RSTB and a complete custom stereo that hides the RSTB. Looks awesome and you wouldn't even be able to tell it was there.

09-02-2003, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Y2KSESteve

Believe it or not, one of our local customers has the Stillen RSTB and a complete custom stereo that hides the RSTB. Looks awesome and you wouldn't even be able to tell it was there.

Hmmm...This just gave me an idea...I wonder if I could install a RSTB and secure my sub box to it somehow. May be a dumb idea, but at least that would keep the box from sliding all over the trunk, and a pretty effective anti-theft device at the same time...What do you guys think?