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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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Well It seemed That I had every other Carbing bar So why not get Carbing lower tie Bars?

My intial Impression was that they are very light, And quality is Second to None (typical Carbing) The Also Seemed to Be very strong!

When Installing them I learned That They were NOT Designed to work with After Market Anti-Sway Bars (Suspension-Tech)
I had to do alot Of Gental Massaging, But With some work I was able to make them Fit!

I also Learned that Installing Front lower Tie Bar On an EK Sucks!

Though I have only Taken my Car out twice since Install, I have noticed Slight Stiffness And I assume Under Harder And Faster Turning Conditions I will notice Them a little more!


In Conclusion I suggest The Lower Tie Bars Are a Good Mod, Once Almost Every other Handling Mod has Been Done!






I would like to Thank Sarah , My Roomate Steve (army green EG), And Mr. Leo @ http://www.jdmspecperf.com

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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look good how you like the ST sways?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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Really cool looking. How much did they cost? It looks like ground clearance is further reduced up front?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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The ST sway bars are a Nice Upgrade, My car does not roll over one bit!

The bars Go for around ~$80.00 a piece!

Yes they Have The best Front ground clearnce, As they only sit One inch or so Lower then my Header!

Eric
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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what kinda drop do you have? i've bee lookin into gettin the front tie bar but worried that i might scuff it up if i'm too low.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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They sure look like Cusco bars (actually Carbing makes them for Cusco).

NOTE: the front bar will NOT work with the JDM ITR 4-1 header because of the lower heatshield bracket; now that I have a Spoon header, I'm gonna get another Cusco front bar

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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what kinda drop do you have? i've bee lookin into gettin the front tie bar but worried that i might scuff it up if i'm too low.
~2.5"

No probs yet, Though I dont really drive My Car much!

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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carging is a rip off of cusco! to carbing..
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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carging is a rip off of cusco! to carbing..
Actually, Carbing Makes Cusco!

Eric
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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sweet! i am about to order the front lower tie bar

i also have an EK please tell me about the install, what were the complications with the front?
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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The color white will show how dirty it is more.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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The color white will show how dirty it is more.
too bad it aint bling bling like DC's huh? lol
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Isnt the white -steel, not aluminum?
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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looks good
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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eye-candy... are there any other clearance issues with these bars?!?!
-Bryan-
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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very nice
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 02:36 AM
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nice
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 03:54 AM
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Isnt the white -steel, not aluminum?
Whom Said they were Aluminum?

They are made out of Chromoly Which Is not much heavier then Alum. But Alot Stronger!!

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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 04:35 AM
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Nice, they look good, chromoly=strong/light=great, they seem to fit well and I think I like the idea of the $80 each!

Question... do you run a JDM 2.5" collector ITR header? I have a spoon header and 2.5" exhaust and wondered if the front bar will clear my stup.

Thanks for the pics !
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 05:20 AM
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Hey Eric, how come your I'm not in your "good seller and friends" signature, lol

I'm driving up there today to meet up with Keith, I may stop by for bit and see whats going on. I'll give you guys a called.

-Bert
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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Eric's car is mad white yo
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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Ya, Kengs gave me his cusco lower front bar. It is great! Steering response is improved and also makes the wheel little stiffer! great/cheap mod.

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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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Nice, they look good, chromoly=strong/light=great, they seem to fit well and I think I like the idea of the $80 each!

Question... do you run a JDM 2.5" collector ITR header? I have a spoon header and 2.5" exhaust and wondered if the front bar will clear my stup.

Thanks for the pics !

Yeah I run a JDM 2.5 inch header and Test pipe Mated to 2.5 inch Exhaust!
No clearnce probs!


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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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carging is a rip off of cusco! to carbing..

Actually, Carbing Makes Cusco!

Eric
huh, well then that makes it ok...
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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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Nice setup!
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