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Strut Bar for $9.99?

Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Strut Bar for $9.99?

I see all these no-name strut bars on eBay for 10-20 bucks. Are they any good? I'm not really looking to show it off, just for handling purposes. Plus, I don't want to pay $200 for a Stillen one if they will do the same thing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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They all work the same, you won't feel a difference between the Stillen and the eBay ones, just a lighter wallet.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 02:01 AM
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Yea i got mine for 13 bucks of ebay. They all do the same thing, all you pay for is the name on the Stillen.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 04:42 AM
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I bought mine used for $20 shipped. Mine is a solid bar, not hollow like some others. Basically they are all equal, save the $ and get a cheapo, I kinda like the OTTO one for the $
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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i bought one from ebay for my 01 its pretty good
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:10 AM
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thanks for all replies
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:19 AM
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I bought a new Otto Racing one off of eBay, $25 shipped. It serves its purpose and looks good.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:49 AM
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got the otto bar for 50 bucks. This was about a year ago..... i love it. Its looks like stillen, but doesnt hurt your wallet as much as stillen..
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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not to post ***** but how do you all like your bar, does it do alot with the stock suspension?
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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I’m on stock suspension and I didn’t notice a difference in cornering, handling or anything like that.

But it did make a noticeable improvement to torque steer, which I thought was well worth the $25 I paid for it.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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then take it off and take a off ramp.. you will notice
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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I love mine, best $20 Ive spent yet. When I 1st put it on I noticed a difference in cornering, now I forget about it but im sure If i were to remove it my car would feel more wobbly. Its not gonna be dramatic but its WELL worth the $
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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You gotta love the look of Stillen though
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ohannon7
I love mine, best $20 Ive spent yet. When I 1st put it on I noticed a difference in cornering, now I forget about it but im sure If i were to remove it my car would feel more wobbly. Its not gonna be dramatic but its WELL worth the $

Just finishied installing my eBay strut bar and....DAMM IT'S WELL WORTH IT!!.....100% agree with ohannon17, the best $20 I've spent.

By the way I also have Groundcontrols, but the eBay strut bar still made a huge difference.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 95stillenmax
You gotta love the look of Stillen though
I agree, but I don't want to spend $200 on something that people won't really see.
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Forget the ebay cheapo strut bars. With shipping, it goes up to $30.00. Just get an OTTO racing. High quality, no rubbing, adjustable all for $40.00.
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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dont buy from ebay unless its a name brand. i suggest go with OTTO or BOMZ racing. i got my otto for $40 shipped and i love it. its a solid bar. some of the ebay bars bend easily.

contact www.southwestautoworks.com and order your OTTO today !
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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Any one see any for the 04? All I can find is the Stillen rear sawy bar. Looking for a front bar. Thanks.
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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And don't forget to team it up with a Progress RSB for real handling improvements.
Old Jul 2, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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i have otto fstb and progress rsb and it feels good on stock se suspension. otto bar was like 30 dollars on ebay.
Old Jul 2, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
And don't forget to team it up with a Progress RSB for real handling improvements.

and a lower tie bar.
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