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11-18-2004, 05:21 PM

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Re: Front Strut Tower Braces

Do all strut bars perform the same? Are such products perform better than others... I couldn't find this on the FAQ for the 5th gen.

From knowledge from the 4th gen forums I believe that all the strut bars perform the same.

Now I'm curious about the 5th gen ones... even the cheap ones on ebay that are sold for like 25$ shipped...

Thanx

11-18-2004, 05:29 PM

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ive had them all from e-bay to stillen, ya ask me the
only differance is the look and price

11-18-2004, 07:21 PM

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There is little difference, from my experience here on the org. I have a $23 one from eBay myself....

11-18-2004, 07:33 PM

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There is little difference, from my experience here on the org. I have a $23 one from eBay myself....

There are tons of threads on this subject. Just scroll through some previous pages to find out.

11-18-2004, 08:47 PM

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ive had them all from e-bay to stillen, ya ask me the
only differance is the look and price

11-18-2004, 08:53 PM

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i'm getting the feeling it's gonna be the same discussion as i had in the 4th gen threads when I had a 97....

Some think it's different... some people think it's the same...

probably end up gettin' an ebay one anyways... thanx everyone!

11-18-2004, 08:53 PM

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it's all about looks as far as i know, but they should all perform same. just my opinion.

11-18-2004, 09:08 PM

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all you are doing is paying for name and looks

11-18-2004, 11:10 PM

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yeah as long as its solid theres not diff except name. i got the custom max one

11-18-2004, 11:14 PM

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my ebay one is crap.... im about to buy a new one

11-18-2004, 11:22 PM

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ebay version works just a well as a Stealin...thats just a rip-off.

11-19-2004, 05:09 AM

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my ebay one is crap.... im about to buy a new one

What's wrong with it? Is it bent?

11-19-2004, 06:16 AM

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my ebay one is crap.... im about to buy a new one

I love mine from e-bay. Working great for me with no problem. Why don't you like it???

11-19-2004, 06:22 AM

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Seriously... if you bent your FSTB driving.... I think you may have other issues with the car more severe than the FSTB being crappy... haha.... unless of course its problems with the brackets, bolts, etc.... which I know other people have had problems with....

11-19-2004, 07:02 AM

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i got CM strut bar, it looks nice!

11-19-2004, 07:26 AM

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courtesy nissan makes a nice quality one, albeit nothing pretty like CM, but it works great, no deflection, that's really the only variable with these pieces.

11-19-2004, 11:47 AM

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What's wrong with it? Is it bent?

no... i had a hard time isntalling it.. but i got it to fit.. but then after a week fo driving the bolts keep coming looose so the bar falls down ontot he maniofold causing it to scratch the manifold.. i try to fix it and retighten it.. but it always loosens.. there's not much clearence between the bar and the manifold also so it makes me thing it was for a 2000-2001 not 2k2-2k3

11-19-2004, 12:25 PM

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Well, mine is barely above the manifold too, but I've never had any of the bolts come off.... I don't see any reason why they'd be coming off unless somehow you don't have it mounted right... but I trust that you do.

Anyways... here's how "low" my FSTB is... btw, it looks like its touching the manifold but its not...

11-21-2004, 06:37 PM

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There are different ends on the strut bars on e-bay. I was wondering if there is a difference at all.. if one is better for the car or not.. I see the ones that are shaped like a C and shaped like an O.. (the part where it's bolt on).. not sure if it matters.... but the picture above has an O... not sure which ebay vendor I should go to.. thanx!

11-21-2004, 06:47 PM

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Since they're bolted down anyways, I'm not sure if that really matters too much. I just got the ones with the O-shaped ends because those seem like they would be stronger... plus, I liked the way the bar looked on the one I have....

11-21-2004, 07:10 PM

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The clamps do not matter. Persoanlly i had an otto one from ebay on my 2000. Its just got a shiny finsih to it that will wear away from the heat of ur engine and the dirt will embend into it. My next one was from cattman. Buddy. This thing is a whole heck of a lot lighter. and looks a lot better IMO. The only problem some people had with strut bars is that on the 3.5L the FSTB could possibly hit the intake manifold. I know the cattman does not do this.

11-21-2004, 07:13 PM

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The only problem some people had with strut bars is that on the 3.5L the FSTB could possibly hit the intake manifold. I know the cattman does not do this.

Mine doesn't... although it is awfully close... but hey, for $23 I'm not complaining....