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Old 06-01-08, 08:22 PM
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Default Strut Bar, is it worth it?

So I just graduated from college and I was wondering if I should drop some money on a strut bar for the GS. I know there exists at least one strut bar for the GS, however, after having installed a Stillen strut bar on my Infiniti FX a few years ago I was less then impressed. So is it worth even considering?
Old 06-01-08, 08:25 PM
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Well it helps reduce sway when entering a corner. It also helps limit vibration when going over speed bumps. It tightens your chassis up. For a full effect, you would need rear braces as well (not sure if they make those).

IMO, its always a plus to add it.
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Thanks for the quick response, btw. I don't want to go too crazy on mod's, however, I want something I'll really enjoy. The K&N for example was one of the best mod's I could have done. Will I even enjoy the strut bar if I don't have the rear?
Old 06-01-08, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Xwakeboard
Thanks for the quick response, btw. I don't want to go too crazy on mod's, however, I want something I'll really enjoy. The K&N for example was one of the best mod's I could have done. Will I even enjoy the strut bar if I don't have the rear?
Well its not something you will feel over and over like say dropping your car, but its something I think is a worthwhile mod. Again, the biggest change will be you will feel the car slightly tighter when you steer into a corner (less flex).
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it might stiffen up the steering a bit, but don't expect night and day wow feeling. those bars and braces, their gains are usually marginal. for big changes, you should look at sways or maybe coilovers
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Originally Posted by 1SICKGOAT
Well it helps reduce sway when entering a corner. It also helps limit vibration when going over speed bumps. It tightens your chassis up. For a full effect, you would need rear braces as well (not sure if they make those).

IMO, its always a plus to add it.
Toms racing makes the strut, lower brace, rear brace, front brace, I have the front strut and lower brace + Tein SS Coilovers with Falcon RT-615 Tires I get so mad when people say the GS sucks at handling when mine is great....lol

Coilovers big plus!!!!

Don't get a strut unless you get coilovers or a shock spring setup just my 2 cents!!!!
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Originally Posted by VAL678
Toms racing makes the strut, lower brace, rear brace, front brace, I have the front strut and lower brace + Tein SS Coilovers with Falcon RT-615 Tires I get so mad when people say the GS sucks at handling when mine is great....lol

Coilovers big plus!!!!

Don't get a strut unless you get coilovers or a shock spring setup just my 2 cents!!!!
Vali:

please post pictures of the front strut bar.
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I think he's talking about this one Tommy http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2270
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I have ordered mine over 3 weeks ago, have not yet receive it yet!!!
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Originally Posted by Mesca
I think he's talking about this one Tommy http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2270
Yeah i Know.. I just wanted to see how it looks like installed on the car.
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