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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Strut tower bar

Anyone have a strut tower bar on there 4th generation? What do you think of it, and where do I find one for a good price?
Old Apr 14, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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BMR

I got the BMR STB from afterthoughtsauto.com for a decent price. Looks good. The STB does not do a whole lot (it does a little, but not a lot). It works best with modified suspension...ie Sub Frame Connectors, Springs etc etc.... it is a piece of the puzzle and does not do a whole lot when standing alone
Old Apr 14, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Spend your money elsewhere first. I took my 3pt Kenny Brown off my car and I couldn't tell a difference (I was on r-compound autocross tires too). Get the SFC's first if you don't have them-they made a notriceable difference but not huge.
Old Apr 14, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Spend your money elsewhere first.

Get the SFC's first if you don't have them-they made a notriceable difference but not huge.
I noticed a HUGE improvment with the adding of SLP SFC's
no more creeking or anything going up curbs, or into and out of parking los, etc.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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I had a noticeable difference when I installed my Hotchkiss STB. Much improved.. tighter.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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didnt notice really anything with the STB..
noticed alittle with SFC- but my car was built pretty tight already. BUt it did lessen 2 rattles i had before.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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Wink

well I just ordered a BMR bar. Not a bad price 100.00 with shipping. Thanks for your input guys.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by WOT
Spend your money elsewhere first. I took my 3pt Kenny Brown off my car and I couldn't tell a difference (I was on r-compound autocross tires too). Get the SFC's first if you don't have them-they made a notriceable difference but not huge.
I noticed a huge difference w/ the subframes, especially around cornering. I did the subframes and the STB at the same time and noticed the car had little if any flex. Basically it felt more stable especially upon entry into corners.

Without the SFC and SFC, the car seemed like it wanted to break upart, had severe flex which could be seen just by how the doors would look as if they weren't closed and torque flex in the rear fenders. I wish I installed the SFC sooner, now I have many dents on my rear quarter panel
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Its not a bad mod but doesn't make a big difference. A front swaybar is a much more effective handling mod.
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