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SuperSpud
12-22-2004, 11:22 AM
ok so we were installing my buddies GC coilovers on his mazdaspeed, and most of my friends are nissan freaks. and they commented on the wimpy size of our front upper strut bar. i never really noticed it, but it is kinda, on the small/weak looking size. so would upgrading that make a noticable difference? or is it not worthwhile?

also, could someone throw up a link that has that strut bar that connects on the struts, and on the firewall?
biochembruin
12-22-2004, 12:05 PM
cp racing has a triangulated strut bar. there are a few reviews about it somewhere, and a how to in the how to section. http://www.cpracing.ca/
Natey
12-22-2004, 12:14 PM
Is was a bitch to install, but it really makes a HUGE difference. Tracking on the freeway is 100% better, and turn-in is much more predictable and sharp in the corners.
I dunno if the fact that I have coilovers makes a difference, but the triangle STB made my P5 much more responsive and easy to drive fast.
Natey
12-22-2004, 12:15 PM
Pic:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Natey/P9180110a.jpg
vindication
12-22-2004, 12:20 PM
natey, do you know if they made any changes to the strut bar? seeing as the wholes where made like crap
SuperSpud
12-22-2004, 01:14 PM
natey, do you know if they made any changes to the strut bar? seeing as the wholes where made like crap umm, what?
Natey
12-22-2004, 01:27 PM
He's talking about the 8 holes they cut for installation onto your strut towers. They look like they were cut by a 7th grade metal shop student.
I really don't know.(uhm) I can say that if you order one, demand a bracket to reposition your CC unit. That was the single biggest headache of the install, figuring out how to move the damn cruise control out of the way.
SuperSpud
12-22-2004, 02:15 PM
He's talking about the 8 holes they cut for installation onto your strut towers. They look like they were cut by a 7th grade metal shop student.
I really don't know.(uhm) I can say that if you order one, demand a bracket to reposition your CC unit. That was the single biggest headache of the install, figuring out how to move the damn cruise control out of the way.
not a problem.. msp's dont have CC :)
daedalus
12-22-2004, 02:45 PM
AutoEXE makes one as well...

http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&mainURL=%2Fstore%2Findex.php3%3Fcat%3D220752

I am going to get it b/c I think the thicker the bar, the more mounting points, the more rigid the chassis, and thus better handling. Though, I dont know if i'm gonna do the AutoEXE or the CP one. Quite a difference in price, but for engine bling bling, the autoexe cant be beat.

And I am pretty sure i'm going to do the CP racing rear bar b/c you can use it with the radio rack, where as the GT Spec you cant.