Suspension upgrade completed
04-04-12, 09:35 PM
#17
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?
04-04-12, 10:02 PM
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The last time I installed one of these it was called a "monte carlo bar" and it went on a 66 mustang convert. It mad a huge difference in cowl shake but then again my SC doesn't have cowl shake.
04-05-12, 01:21 AM
#19
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
04-05-12, 06:55 AM
#20
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
04-05-12, 01:30 PM
#21
04-05-12, 03:06 PM
#22
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.
05-21-12, 07:23 PM
#26
Just bought a Cusco Strut Tower bar and an Igen Intake from EDO Perforamance....about to order some bushing replacements from TME but qucik question have you guys been buying all three sets?
DST-S2-2002 DST Front Control Arm Bushing Kit 02-08 SC430 $99.95 ea. 1 $99.95
DST-S2-2008 DST OEM Replacement Sway Bar Bushing Kit 02-08 SC430 $29.95 ea. 1 $29.95
DST-S2-2030 DST Steering Rack Bushing Kit 02-06 SC430 $39.95 ea. 1 $39.95
DST-S2-2002 DST Front Control Arm Bushing Kit 02-08 SC430 $99.95 ea. 1 $99.95
DST-S2-2008 DST OEM Replacement Sway Bar Bushing Kit 02-08 SC430 $29.95 ea. 1 $29.95
DST-S2-2030 DST Steering Rack Bushing Kit 02-06 SC430 $39.95 ea. 1 $39.95
05-22-12, 01:40 AM
#28
05-22-12, 07:06 PM
#30
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.