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Old 05-25-2005, 10:27 PM
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I am looking to get some type of strutbar for my car. I am new to this department so I do not know which will perform better in my car. It is between a OEM ITR Strutbar or one from Greddy/Neuspeed. I am just wondering if anyone could give me a comparison between the two options (OEM or Aftermarket) and point me in the right direction as to which would be the better purchase. (Lets assume the price was the same at $100 US.)

Any opinions and advice would be of great help.
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Old 05-25-2005, 10:28 PM
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Default Re: Strutbar... OEM or aftermarket? (Mikerosoft)

theyre gonna do the same thing but i found a deal on my strut bat. $40

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this one is from password, but bars of this style are good
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I don't think the difference between them will make much a difference. Sway bars are where the handling is at.
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longbeachpurplecivic has the right idea
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96 SOHC VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't think the difference between them will make much a difference. Sway bars are where the handling is at. </TD></TR></TABLE>

hes asking for strut bars................................ so im suggesting a strut bar............................................... ..............

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">longbeachpurplecivic has the right idea </TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks
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anything that doesnt have pivot points
That means no spoon, no dc, no majority of them out there.
The oem em1/del sol/dc bar is just fine and you can get them for cheap
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just to add my 2cents ive driven cars with just struts and they felt the same anyways but when i drove cars with sway bars theres where you get better handeling and better performance... just my 2cents
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i got one that has pivot points and it was 20bucks and all you have to do is tighten down the bolts that it has and its fine then
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by canis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just to add my 2cents ive driven cars with just struts and they felt the same </TD></TR></TABLE>

This is an on-going argument....forever. People without them, say theres no point. People with them will swear by them. I took all of mine off for a day, just to see if I noticed a diff, and it was like driving a completely different car. I've never taken them off since. So me..... I swear by them.

edit- I am using some strange japaneese bars (Some brand with two wierd symbols???) they have no pivet points
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i did the same aswell, u can totally feel the diffrence.
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Its totally in your head
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k nignog!
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oem si or itr i had a oem si on my 96 coupe and it worked great and you can find them for around 25 bucks.
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or **** it, just get all the strut bars tie bars sway bars and and your car will be a handling beast!!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by longbeachpurplecivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">or **** it, just get all the strut bars tie bars sway bars and and your car will be a handling beast!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>


Too bad it will be slower since you added some extra weight.

Does anybody know if there are any laws against having strut or sway bars added to the car?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by whitecat31 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


Too bad it will be slower since you added some extra weight. </TD></TR></TABLE>

its a joke besides it not that much off a difference.... unless youre an all drag freak
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Default Re: Strutbar... OEM or aftermarket? (longbeachpurplecivic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by longbeachpurplecivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

hes asking for strut bars................................ so im suggesting a strut bar............................................... ..............

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No ****. I was making a general statement.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96 SOHC VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

No ****. I was making a general statement. </TD></TR></TABLE>

.................................................. .............................. he didnt want a general statement he wanted to know oem or aftermarket strutbar .................................................. .................................................. ....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by longbeachpurplecivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

.................................................. .............................. he didnt want a general statement he wanted to know oem or aftermarket strutbar .................................................. .................................................. ....</TD></TR></TABLE>

And I answered his question didn't I. I said the difference between them was minimal. Learn to read.
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you know wt... wtever.... its funny.... ahhahaa.... so childish... ill just stop..
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well then i see that theres a lot of bikiring going on i havent really pushed my car with the strut bar on it but i was just drivin and i could feel a little more ridgidness
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92’BluV-tecHatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well then i see that theres a lot of bikiring going on i havent really pushed my car with the strut bar on it but i was just drivin and i could feel a little more ridgidness</TD></TR></TABLE>

You'll notice a slight difference with the sway bars. Get a rear, then put a rear sway bar on. I would recommend either a Comptech 22mm or an ITR rear sway with Beaks kit. Depending on the rear/condition I might change out the LCA's as well.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92’BluV-tecHatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well then i see that theres a lot of bikiring going on i havent really pushed my car with the strut bar on it but i was just drivin and i could feel a little more ridgidness</TD></TR></TABLE>
What? Engrish please.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What? Engrish please.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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