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Old 05-04-14, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ShawnOk
Mandyfig, did you have to mod anything additional to retain the black plastic strut covers? I'd like to do the same.
They snap back on, fits like a glove.
Old 05-04-14, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Autoplak
Lots of bling and inspired by mandy and others. thanks


Special ordered Cusco carbon fiber brackets
I like the Carbon Fiber brackets! Nice!
Old 05-05-14, 06:47 PM
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Anyone actually feel a difference with the Cusco strut bar? I'd be interested for functionality, not for cosmetics.
Old 05-06-14, 08:30 AM
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In short, YES. Specially when you have your top down. The windshield has less vibration is the biggest improvement.
Old 05-06-14, 08:41 AM
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I have the Toms racing tower strut bar and Ditto on the stability issue with top down.
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Interesting.. they should work with coilovers right? I have BC coilovers installed already and am pretty slammed.

I just emailed Methieu yesterday, still waiting for his response.

mrblister: Where'd you get the Toms racing tower? and for how much
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Originally Posted by Acura2Lex
Interesting.. they should work with coilovers right? I have BC coilovers installed already and am pretty slammed.

I just emailed Methieu yesterday, still waiting for his response.

mrblister: Where'd you get the Toms racing tower? and for how much
I was at the right place at the right time. One of our members had fallen on hard times and needed to sell off his aftermarket parts before the repo man showed up. I paid 100.00 for it he had paid $ 375.00 .
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Enclosed pics
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^ Nice!
Old 05-14-14, 07:05 PM
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My Cusco came in today, Japan to Hawaii. Easy to install.
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Old 05-14-14, 07:32 PM
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^Nice!! How much did you pay and how long did you have to wait?
Old 05-14-14, 07:53 PM
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I second that! When I ordered my Cusco Tower Bar in January 2014 I received a great deal since I also purchased an additional more expensive item. My price with shipping was around $130 just for the tower bar.
Old 05-14-14, 08:17 PM
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So I have a question, as I've ordered the bar also. Is the entire bar blue or is that protective wrap? I was under the impression that the the bar was stainless and only the mounts are blue? Or are the mounts also stainless? Sorry for the remedial question.
Old 05-14-14, 08:20 PM
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The mounts are anodized blue and the bar is highly polished 6061 aluminum. You are correct the bar comes with a protective cover that is blue in color.
Old 05-15-14, 03:55 PM
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I can testify that the slight shimmy I used to feel is gone, am sure it is due to the strut bar. Specially when the top is down.


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