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Old 02-15-2007 | 07:48 PM
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it looks like it fits to me.
Old 02-15-2007 | 07:48 PM
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hmm wonder about my basics now.
Old 02-15-2007 | 07:58 PM
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Note that the holes/bolts aren't lined up

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it looks like it fits to me.
Old 02-16-2007 | 01:45 AM
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ttrank got his on with tein cs coilovers? still available Jamaica2G?
Old 02-16-2007 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SFLG35
it looks like it fits to me.
Trust me, heffer, it doesn't :-P

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.

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Old 02-16-2007 | 02:53 AM
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sorry adrian. id offer you $10 but that would be mean.
Old 02-16-2007 | 08:50 AM
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ttrank got his on with tein cs coilovers? still available Jamaica2G?
yes but does he have the edfc like you are goin to??
Old 02-16-2007 | 09:50 AM
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Seems like you can bend it to fit.
Old 02-16-2007 | 04:44 PM
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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

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well thats no fun
maybe he will make a steel bar. looks like im passin on it then
Old 02-16-2007 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SFLG35
well thats no fun
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.
Old 02-16-2007 | 05:28 PM
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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

Honest opinions are all that matter...Thanks for the write up...
Old 02-16-2007 | 05:30 PM
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You can ask the guys that went to ZDayz last year....I drive my car pretty hard. I was hoping for a cheap alternative to the ARC.
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what is the ARC made of?

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Old 02-16-2007 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismo G
what is the ARC made of?

-sean
Titanium alloy

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