Neil

I know what their purpose is but I havent quite found any feedback as to how well they work. Maybe i didnt search enough though... Anyway, I'm skeptical about buying these $20 eBay strut bars, but for under $40 shipped i was thinking of giving them a shot. What worries me is most of the less expensive ones, the bar is attached to the strut plate by 2 small tabs to give the straight bar height clearance over the motor... These little risers are likely tack welded into place and look flexible, which negates having a strut bar there in the first place. Cusco bars bend over the motor and look extremely solid on either end where its attached to the plates but i dont feel like spending $100 on one bar.

To see the most rigidity without a full cage I would need both front and rear bars. Do you think the $40ea is worth it? Do you think $100+ is worth it for cusco? will I likely notice a difference in mild 'spirited' driving? Would it be better to start with a rear bar first?

Catharsis

yes the cusco ones are worth it here is why

http://e30m3performance.com/myths/St...bar_theory.htm

i also hav a used cusco one for ale

it doesnt fit my CA

Levi SPL S14

Like I stated before. You buy the cheap 20 strut bars you get a cheap 20 strut bar. IF are able to bend the bar with your own strength then its not worth having on your car.

Neil

That was a good read,

How much for your used cusco bar?

Catharsis

make a reasonable offer... its in awsome shape

Levi SPL S14

Damn sneak attack good job.

Catharsis

i know

l2aine

Nice ahaha

Levi SPL S14

You have a CA? cool.

Catharsis

yes it was going to be running this weekend but so people who stole my old motor also stole some other random **** off my car

revolutionz_s13

I have the greddy front and rear strut bar. The damn things were $130 a piece, but they made a very noticeable difference. My buddy who has a civic *shudder* tried putting a set of ebay ones on his car, and when he went to take it off, it was bent and a b**** to get off. Another classic case of "you get what you pay for"

l2aine

I think I can break concrete with my Nismo STB

revolutionz_s13

hahaha....we took turns bending the ebay ones from my buddys car. It was disappointing how little effort it took to bend them. I can't believe people buy that s***.

l2aine

$15 Honda parts LOL

Zephyr

i need to get real bars instead of the megan...lol u can bend them with your own strength...