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Strut Tower Bar
isn't there a place where a strut tower bar can be purchased for the 2.5? i saw pics of someone that had a neuspeed one, but i've checked their site and i don't see anything on there as far as strut bars go. i'd rather not have to fab one myself, but maybe it has to be done that way? any info is appreciated.
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Originally Posted by dubcnea
isn't there a place where a strut tower bar can be purchased for the 2.5? i saw pics of someone that had a neuspeed one, but i've checked their site and i don't see anything on there as far as strut bars go. i'd rather not have to fab one myself, but maybe it has to be done that way? any info is appreciated.
3.2 TL's can, but they have to remove the plastic thing that covers the top of the engine...
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well if i can't find anyone who makes one....does anyone have any directions on how to fab one...like steps they've seen or used. or maybe just the dimensions? if not i guess i could just get off my butt and try to figure it out. but right now it's ice cold out and i'm not a Paul Jr. type fabricator.
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Yeah GAB makes one. I have no idea how to get one though, but I got this one:
From a guy that used to browse this forum. I dont think It will be to hard to custom fab one though.
From a guy that used to browse this forum. I dont think It will be to hard to custom fab one though.
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Originally Posted by UnsanePyro
How big a difference did it make for you?
Also, I'm sure you can take one made for another car and mess with it (bend, cut) to get it to fit. I know someone took a prelude one and custom made it fit his legend..
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I dont think he has that one. That's a picture of someone elses. I personally dont think it would make that much of a difference unless you have an upgraded suspension, a bar in the rear, and a lightened car.
Also, I'm sure you can take one made for another car and mess with it (bend, cut) to get it to fit. I know someone took a prelude one and custom made it fit his legend..
Also, I'm sure you can take one made for another car and mess with it (bend, cut) to get it to fit. I know someone took a prelude one and custom made it fit his legend..
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Yeah its mine, and thats a picture of my dirty engine bay. lol. There actually is a noticable difference in the rigidity of the car. When you take turns there is less body roll. Nothing spectacular, but it does make a difference you can feel. But like HQuakers said, a stiffer suspension and a rear brace would make an astounding difference, but with a stock suspension, you can still feel the difference in the ride.
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Originally Posted by 982.5TL
Yeah its mine, and thats a picture of my dirty engine bay. lol. There actually is a noticable difference in the rigidity of the car. When you take turns there is less body roll. Nothing spectacular, but it does make a difference you can feel. But like HQuakers said, a stiffer suspension and a rear brace would make an astounding difference, but with a stock suspension, you can still feel the difference in the ride.
Stiffer antiroll bars would help as well.
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Ok, I was looking up some RL parts just for the heck of it, noticed that a strut bar is 80 bucks for a replacement. What I will do is find out if it is compatible with our 3.2 TL's. It may not be as the RL suspension is a bit different, so the mounting points could be off a bit.
On a side note, just checked for a Legend GS 4 door.. strut bar is about 40 bucks there. Again, will check for compatibility.
On a side note, just checked for a Legend GS 4 door.. strut bar is about 40 bucks there. Again, will check for compatibility.
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Good news:
I've found a strut tower bar for the 2.5 TL.
Bad news:
It's in Japan...
http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c82557785
I've found a strut tower bar for the 2.5 TL.
Bad news:
It's in Japan...
http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c82557785
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well, we'll be going back to japan within the next couple of months, maybe I can pick one up, not sure best way to get that back, probably just have to ship it....
$160 seem about right for a front strut bar?
$160 seem about right for a front strut bar?
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Wow! i may have to just fab one is that is the case lol. i bought one for $35 for my last car. it was for a cavalier but worked on mine too since my car has same engine (beretta). but 160 is too steep for me to be lazy. i just need dimensions! i shall have to measure i guess.
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figured that i would browse through the japan shit that i cant read and find some pics
some of the pics are vigors
http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/rhyme...%20us/hp7.html
http://www.globetown.net/~inspa/inspa.html
http://www.evolution.co.jp/exclusive/others/cb5/
http://www.jps.co.jp/vanity/inspire/vanity_inspire.html
http://www.car-aa.com/html/10579.html
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...URA_32TL_2.jpg
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...ACURA_32TL.jpg
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...nspire_cb5.jpg
i will get some more in a little while when my brain and eyes stop hurting from the squiggles
some of the pics are vigors
http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/rhyme...%20us/hp7.html
http://www.globetown.net/~inspa/inspa.html
http://www.evolution.co.jp/exclusive/others/cb5/
http://www.jps.co.jp/vanity/inspire/vanity_inspire.html
http://www.car-aa.com/html/10579.html
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...URA_32TL_2.jpg
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...ACURA_32TL.jpg
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...nspire_cb5.jpg
i will get some more in a little while when my brain and eyes stop hurting from the squiggles
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woot! that pic looks like my car! haha yah gab does make one, i got one about 3 years ago from valueTL. got it shipped from japan. the cost was like 125 for the bar and then 75 bucks for shipping. i would have to say it makes one hell of a difference. when i first got it it had the same effect of lowering my car for the first time. great investment.
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ValueTL isnt open anymore is it? I would love to know more about other gab bars like rear strut, sway bars, etc. I know i've seen a lot of GAB bars for the subaru wrx.
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