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What kind of strut bar should I get for my 2006 Is350?

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Old 02-09-15, 11:27 AM
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Question What kind of strut bar should I get for my 2006 Is350?

Hey guys I need some help. I have a 2006 IS350 and I'm trying to buy a front tower strut bar for my engine. Does anyone have any suggestions or pics they can show me? I was thinking the GT SPEC one would be good but then I saw a Megan racing, and a bunch of other brands and I can't decide which to buy money is not an option but I'd like to get the best one for the best price according to the performance. Btw this is my first post on CL in new here so im kinda a newbie lol.
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Unless you do car shows and would like the bling in the engine bay for that purpose, it's not worth the money. Spend the $200 instead on a rear F-sport sway bar that will actually net you some noticeable performance gains.
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Unless you do car shows and would like the bling in the engine bay for that purpose, it's not worth the money. Spend the $200 instead on a rear F-sport sway bar that will actually net you some noticeable performance gains.
Yes, the F-Sport Rear Sway Bar is the best bang-for-your-buck performance mod to change your IS into a more fun-to-drive car.
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+1 on the fsport rear sway. I just ordered mine a few days ago.
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Besides away bars. I'll give an answer to the OP question. Cusco widely known and used.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=280994731913
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Substance over form--sway bar > strut bar anytime, anywhere
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thanks but i already have the rear sway do you guys know where i can get the one in front? cuz i can only find the kit or rear themselves
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Sewell Lexus should be able to sell you just the front one by itself.
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I was looking at gtspec but I was advised to go Cusco after hearing from the vendor I was buying from...

Circuit motorsports said they could get both, but gtspec took longer to ship.

May be different for other vendors, but Cusco is also a "known" name.

Cusgo
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To answer your question, I had a GT Spec upper strut bar. Basically it was mostly for looks since I was in many car shows and I already had most of the suspension components that were available. Cusco and GT spec are almost identical and both Japanese. Cusco has a slight beveled edge on their polished portion.
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Thanks guys you all really helped me out. I'm going for the cusco and the front seat from Sewell I really appreciate it. Thanks for the advice!
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And whered you get that carbon fiber cover it looks sexy a.f. You have a really nice car bro.
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Originally Posted by Brands
And whered you get that carbon fiber cover it looks sexy a.f. You have a really nice car bro.
Flea Bay is where I got the covers. Thank you....it's been sold
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