Richie Front Strut Bar
#35
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From: JAX & Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Originally Posted by SFLG35
it looks like it fits to me.
gotta use the tools at the dental lab for this one.
I'll probably make some markings and head to the lab this weekend and do those modifications.
Not sure how much of a difference the bar really makes though.
#1 it has hinges that are adjustable instead of fixed. #2 made of aluminum
read... http://g35driver.com/forums/showthre...138564&page=14
I'm thinking the $400 VRT bars might still be better.
Adrian
#39
Sorry Guys,
I'm stating my opinion only. After some more driving and hard cornering...
IMO this is a cosmetic upgrade only. I feel no real benefit other than looks. If you are good with that, great.
The alum bar is tooo soft and allows for way too much flex to have any effect. IMO
Think about it....under hard cornering, how much flex/deflection do you think there actually is between the tops of the strut towers??
1/8" - 1/4" maybe? This alum bar will allow that much flex with no problem, negating any effectiveness. The bends in the bar defeat the inside bracing. The mounts are great. The bar needs to me made of a much stiffer material.
JMHO
Terry B
I'm stating my opinion only. After some more driving and hard cornering...
IMO this is a cosmetic upgrade only. I feel no real benefit other than looks. If you are good with that, great.
The alum bar is tooo soft and allows for way too much flex to have any effect. IMO
Think about it....under hard cornering, how much flex/deflection do you think there actually is between the tops of the strut towers??
1/8" - 1/4" maybe? This alum bar will allow that much flex with no problem, negating any effectiveness. The bends in the bar defeat the inside bracing. The mounts are great. The bar needs to me made of a much stiffer material.
JMHO
Terry B
#41
Originally Posted by SFLG35
well thats no fun
maybe he will make a steel bar. looks like im passin on it then
maybe he will make a steel bar. looks like im passin on it then
I would...and should have....but I got a big discount for testing it on the Vortech for him.
He's prob. sorry he made me the deal now that I posted my honest opinion.
#42
Originally Posted by Brando
Sorry Guys,
I'm stating my opinion only. After some more driving and hard cornering...
IMO this is a cosmetic upgrade only. I feel no real benefit other than looks. If you are good with that, great.
The alum bar is tooo soft and allows for way too much flex to have any effect. IMO
Think about it....under hard cornering, how much flex/deflection do you think there actually is between the tops of the strut towers??
1/8" - 1/4" maybe? This alum bar will allow that much flex with no problem, negating any effectiveness. The bends in the bar defeat the inside bracing. The mounts are great. The bar needs to me made of a much stiffer material.
JMHO
Terry B
I'm stating my opinion only. After some more driving and hard cornering...
IMO this is a cosmetic upgrade only. I feel no real benefit other than looks. If you are good with that, great.
The alum bar is tooo soft and allows for way too much flex to have any effect. IMO
Think about it....under hard cornering, how much flex/deflection do you think there actually is between the tops of the strut towers??
1/8" - 1/4" maybe? This alum bar will allow that much flex with no problem, negating any effectiveness. The bends in the bar defeat the inside bracing. The mounts are great. The bar needs to me made of a much stiffer material.
JMHO
Terry B
Honest opinions are all that matter...Thanks for the write up...