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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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I noticed that Tein advertises their strut tower bar as EDFC compatable. If i plan to eventually get Tein coilovers and the EDFC does that mean i need to use the Tein strut bar for everything to work properly. Will other brands work with the EDFC? If so what brands do everyone recomend. I would hate to buy a strut bar then have to replace it later because of bad planning. Thanks 4 the help.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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You don't need to use the strut bar but if you are going with tein coilovers and edfc, why suffer? The only two bars that I know off the top of my head are carson tuned and the dsr strut tower bar. The dsr is discountinued but I believe I saw one in the classifieds some weeks ago. I am sure if you go with the tein strut bar, you won't be disappointed. Plenty of members have it and I have never heard a complaint. It is a solid quality piece, looks great, and for a very good price. Can't go wrong for $135.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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I have the Tein bar front and back bought off ebay for 115 a piece. Can't beat it. I think the RMM bar would work as well. Here's pic of the Tein:
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Many bars will work u just have to make sure they will clear the motors. I'm running the Tein bar in the front and a rear bar from ebay made by TCS.. The TCS package is a good bar and the price is right.. I think you can get both bars from ebay for 115.00.. GL..
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jesod
I think the RMM bar would work as well.
RMM bar fits. You can see here that the STB bracket has plenty of clearance for the EDFC motor.



The design on other brands such as TOM's, there is no clearance for the motor at all.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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wow nice bar..might have to get one of them
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Anybody know if the Cusco strut bars will work with the EDFC?
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jesod
I have the Tein bar front and back bought off ebay for 115 a piece. Can't beat it. I think the RMM bar would work as well. Here's pic of the Tein:
Quick question, what are those purple wires running from your SRT Intake? I don't think I have anything connected to my intake there ...
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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Nice ... I'm scared to put that in my baby tho
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Anyone know where I can get that specific type of TEIN strut bar? the ones on their website look some what different in the pics I just wanna make sure that they clear my engine cover and there's enough room 4 the EDFC as well
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Options Auto sells them. The picture on the site looks different from the bar ppl have here. It says its a new design but it is compatable with EDFC,

http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo....IN-PBT76-01000

ive also seen it on ebay for $115
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Wow, if you guys plan to buy that TEIN strut bar from that guy on ebay, get ready to wait a long *** time..
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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do tein bars not clear gs430 engine covers??
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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how come my tein bar does not clear my GS300 engine cover?
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