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R50/53 Tower strut bar..opinions please

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 05:41 AM
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Tower strut bar..opinions please

I am considering putting a tower strut bar on my 04S..Does it really improve handling and stability? I know the look is cool, but is it worth the $$..
 
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:06 AM
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i put a bigger intake on and mine will not fit. i had a chrome bmp type. some say it does nothing i think it helped make the front more ridged. still have it if you would like to buy a used one.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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I don't think it's functional unless you have some super stiff suspension
on this car, but it does look pretty cool. :smile:

I don't see myself getting one. The chassis is rigid enough.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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strut bar

Originally Posted by cuny
i put a bigger intake on and mine will not fit. i had a chrome bmp type. some say it does nothing i think it helped make the front more ridged. still have it if you would like to buy a used one.
you've got a pm
 
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