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Nov 27, 2023 | 07:27 AM

iVtecV8

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IS500 Strut Bar

Which strut bar make and model fit the IS500? Will it fit the original IS500 suspension?

Thanks!

Nov 27, 2023 | 07:39 AM

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there are several, cusco, Toms, RR Racing. anything that fits the same gen is350. hit me up if you want a cusco...i have one for sale. i got a Toms to replace it.

Nov 27, 2023 | 08:21 AM

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We have a bunch of braces for the IS500 by Toms Racing.

https://merakiautoworks.com/pages/se...ery=toms-is500

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Nov 27, 2023 | 01:07 PM

Longwaldo

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Originally Posted by iVtecV8

Which strut bar make and model fit the IS500? Will it fit the original IS500 suspension?

Thanks!

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Nov 27, 2023 | 03:29 PM

808c2s

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I like RR Racing's strut brace. Different and works, in my experience.

Nov 27, 2023 | 05:46 PM

MYIS500

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Originally Posted by 808c2s

I like RR Racing's strut brace. Different and works, in my experience.

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It looks great! Did you drill a hole for the wiring to go through? I do not know how the wire can go back on otherwise.

Nov 27, 2023 | 05:49 PM

808c2s

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It looks great! Did you drill a hole for the wiring to go through? I do not know how the wire can go back on otherwise.

Nope, comes with pre-drilled holes

Look closely at the pix. You will see the wires going through the hole with the stock rubber grommet.

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Nov 27, 2023 | 06:29 PM

808c2s

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or drill your own. I was one of the first ones, so had to drill my own….

I think you or one of the other owner with the original RR strut brace was the inspiration for RR to improve on their design

. So thanks for that!

Nov 28, 2023 | 01:44 AM

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I have the TOM’S strut bar on mine.
personally I like it as it’s more subtle. Hence the name lol.

Nov 28, 2023 | 04:20 AM

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I have the TOM’S strut bar on mine.
personally I like it as it’s more subtle. Hence the name lol.

Looks great!

That toms sticker is killing my OCD. it doesnt seem to fit the bar.

Nov 28, 2023 | 04:23 AM

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Looks great!

That toms sticker is killing my OCD. it doesnt seem to fit the bar.

It doesn't

lol. I only placed it there for picture purposes. I took the sticker off shortly after.

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Nov 28, 2023 | 08:40 AM

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I have the TOM’S strut bar on mine.
personally I like it as it’s more subtle. Hence the name lol.

I definitely prefer the subtlety of the TOM'S brace, but I'm not a fan of how the left AVS wire bundle appears to have no slack. Did you adjust the line so it looks tought or is that as loose as it can be?

Nov 28, 2023 | 10:27 AM

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That’s the thing. The driver side is tighter/shorter than the passenger side. I’m not sure why. I didn’t want to pull on it and risking breaking something.