ARC Front Strut Bar...help?

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Nov 26, 2006 | 03:08 PM

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richie

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here is a pic of the bracket

i cant imagine the piston shaft being that much taller - anyone with coilovers want to post up some pics of the mounting area

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Nov 26, 2006 | 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo G

Can you see if when its adjusted to full height, before it touches the heatshield, if it clears the top of the manifold by 5/16th of a inch? Pictures to would help alot!

I have a 5/16 and it clears easily. Engine cover will have to be removed though.

I have HKS RS Coilovers and I did not have to modify them or the strut bar. They barely clear the mounting bracket. I can still adjust them without removing the bar as well.

Nov 26, 2006 | 04:28 PM

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i would think that the only problem would be if u were trying to run teins with edfc. but then again... i could be wrong.

Dec 1, 2006 | 12:34 PM

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Where would one go to find the best price on a VRT and ARC FSTB?

Dec 1, 2006 | 04:06 PM

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ARC - injectedperformance http://www.injectedperformance.com/V...ID=3820&VID=20

VRT - PM wa2good

ARC replica - coming soon...

Dec 1, 2006 | 04:35 PM

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Would the ARC Replica Fit the 2005 Sedan?

Dec 2, 2006 | 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dklau33

Just got my bar today and installed it. This piece is extremely light. The package with the box and foam was 6 lbs. Not sure if I'm the first sedan to have it on but I haven't heard of any other sedans who have this bar. Anyways it fits my '04 without a problem. But note I don't use an engine cover at all. On the highest setting the bar doesn't touch the under part of the hood. Tried the old powder test that Kenchan did to confirm. Guess the sedan hood has more clearance than the coupe hood. .....

According to dklau33 the ARC had no problems in a 04 sedan. If there is no difference between the strut towers between the 04 and 05 - then ARC replica should be fine. But we won't know for sure until someone tests fits it when the replica comes out.

Dec 4, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by richie

ARC - injectedperformance http://www.injectedperformance.com/V...ID=3820&VID=20

VRT - PM wa2good

ARC replica - coming soon...

Thanks Richie!!

Dec 6, 2006 | 04:56 PM

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will the arc fsb fit over the 5/16 spacer(with engine cover) and mrev+

Dec 6, 2006 | 05:17 PM

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I don't know if MREV+ makes the plenum taller, but I have MREV2 and a 5/16. With the cover on, the bar hits the hood.

Dec 13, 2006 | 02:37 PM

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ARC replica

where is the ARC replica now?

Dec 13, 2006 | 02:44 PM

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where is the ARC replica now?

Test fitment and everything is done already. The prototype has been on my car for the last month or so. Just waiting for the final product to arrive ... I wish it was here already too, hopefully not too much longer....

Dec 13, 2006 | 02:58 PM

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Did you notice a big difference when using the prototype? Will you be able to tell us more about what materials and fabrication methods are used?

Dec 13, 2006 | 10:55 PM

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Did you notice a big difference when using the prototype? Will you be able to tell us more about what materials and fabrication methods are used?

I noticed a difference... but each person's opinion is going to be different as far as if there is a big or little difference. But I can tell you that I definitely feel more confident on the twisties and freeway on ramps.

All the details as far as materials and methods will be provided once the product is here and ready to be shipped out.

Dec 14, 2006 | 07:29 AM

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So far - in all the threads on the ARC or VRT STBs, there has not been a negative comment. Both bars seem to work just great. Something that should have come from the factory on a car of this caliber, IMO. Not to sound like a broken record, but my VRT is still working great. It's probably the best mod I have done.

Lou

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