Rear Strut Tower Brace Questions
03-05-2003 | 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by Shingoblade-GSR
d0h, I was referring to Skelly_GSR's inquiry.
I know you traded your PS2 and something else (?) to get your spoon rear tie for cheap 
Shingo
d0h, I was referring to Skelly_GSR's inquiry.
I know you traded your PS2 and something else (?) to get your spoon rear tie for cheap Shingo
Close.
I gave my PS2 to my friend who runs a shop for my GC's and my Koni Yellows, and had him install them too.
I paid like $90 for my Spoon bar or some crap. Seperately.
ant...also think about looking into doing the ITR trunk brace. That really helps keep the rear following suit of the front. My rear strut bar is just some ebay thing. If it works, I don't know. Like Mike said, you wont really notice that bar (or the rear tie bar for that matter) making a difference.
DIY Trunk Brace (here's mine). This, I REALLY noticed a difference:
DIY Trunk Brace (here's mine). This, I REALLY noticed a difference:
Thanks guys, you've all helped tremendously.
03-06-2003 | 08:33 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Of course most people won't be able to notice the difference and are just convincing themselves that something about the car is different...but it does have a functional purpose.
Of course most people won't be able to notice the difference and are just convincing themselves that something about the car is different...but it does have a functional purpose.
After adding my Neuspeed bar, there was a very noticeable difference in the cars feel and handling characteristics.
Also, a side benefit that I have noticed after adding the rear upper tie bar is that the car rides much quieter...less squeaks and rattles.
So, if you have the money and don't mind sacrificing a bit of luggage space in your hatch, go for it...I would buy my bar again if I had the choice.
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03-06-2003 | 10:00 AM
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I'm going with the JDM ITR Rear Strut Tower Brace, Rear Trunk Bar (just for sh*ts and giggles) and front/rear adjustable upper control arms.
once that's done, corner weighted and camber adjusted and boom, done.
Thanks guys, the help was tremendous.
once that's done, corner weighted and camber adjusted and boom, done.
Thanks guys, the help was tremendous.
03-06-2003 | 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Of course most people won't be able to notice the difference and are just convincing themselves that something about the car is different...but it does have a functional purpose.
Of course most people won't be able to notice the difference and are just convincing themselves that something about the car is different...but it does have a functional purpose.
Originally posted by fubar
If you can't feel the difference after adding a quality rear upper tie bar, then you probably don't know your car too well.
If you can't feel the difference after adding a quality rear upper tie bar, then you probably don't know your car too well.
To get a car corner weighted generally you want to find a shop that caters to road racers and such. Basically the car has to be put up on four scales (one under each wheel) and the ride height is adjusted at each corner to get the balance right. But that's not really what this thread is about. I'm sure it's been covered before, or hell you could alays start another thread.
