Suspension upgrade completed
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 518
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From: CA
I emailed Nengun and got a reply. The cusco strut bar is for JDM model equivalent to the US SC430, but it is designed for right hand drive with a part # 188 540 A. I checked some US vendors and they have the same bar for US model with a part # 187 540 A. I guess they are two different designs but both will fit.
Now the question is how significant is the improvement with the front strut bar. My impression from users on this forum has been a small improvement on handling, if any.
However, OP seems to swear by it. What gives?
Now the question is how significant is the improvement with the front strut bar. My impression from users on this forum has been a small improvement on handling, if any.
However, OP seems to swear by it. What gives?
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 513
Likes: 3
From: QLD, Australia
I emailed Nengun and got a reply. The cusco strut bar is for JDM model equivalent to the US SC430, but it is designed for right hand drive with a part # 188 540 A. I checked some US vendors and they have the same bar for US model with a part # 187 540 A. I guess they are two different designs but both will fit.
Now the question is how significant is the improvement with the front strut bar. My impression from users on this forum has been a small improvement on handling, if any.
However, OP seems to swear by it. What gives?
Now the question is how significant is the improvement with the front strut bar. My impression from users on this forum has been a small improvement on handling, if any.
However, OP seems to swear by it. What gives?
Ordered mine from here:
www.edoperformance.com
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 518
Likes: 4
From: CA
It tightens it up a bit. I have a Cusgo one and it just makes the front end more rigid...
Ordered mine from here:
www.edoperformance.com
Ordered mine from here:
www.edoperformance.com
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 513
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From: QLD, Australia
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 518
Likes: 4
From: CA
I might as well order from Japan directly. Total shipped is $246 for me. Shipping time is 3-5 days to USA.
Edoperformance.com will charge me CA tax and shipping on top of the $180 price, so it comes out about the same.
Edoperformance.com will charge me CA tax and shipping on top of the $180 price, so it comes out about the same.
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Lead Lap
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 513
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From: QLD, Australia
Robert - yes I got all three too. I think my handling is a lot better. The ride should improve when I get rid of the run flats in a few weeks although the 19" wheels might make it rougher. I'm tempted to get taller tires to compensate.