Has anyone come across this strut bar before?
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03-21-2007, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by binar
Does that look like 5/16" to anyone... ?? anyone...??
From this angle it looks possible...especially w the engine cover off...maybe some spacers...is it possible if you can take another picture w a ruler to show the space between the cover and the strut bar? Or at least post what those measurements are? Thanks man...
#139
03-21-2007, 08:57 PM
I'm just wondering, but I heard that it really isn't good to have the mounting brackets for the strut bar made of aluminum because it is sensitive to heat and the expansion of the metal under high temp. conditions can cause adverse effects on your suspension. Can someone clarify this for me?
As far as for the Circuit strut bar is concerned I find the 1 piece construction and the price point to be very attractive. But those mounting points look very bulky and cumbersome. I think that if the Ritchie bar was not in 3 pieces, it would have been a real PITA to install the bar since I had to slide it under the metal/ plastic brackets to get it to fit. Just my 2 cents.
As far as for the Circuit strut bar is concerned I find the 1 piece construction and the price point to be very attractive. But those mounting points look very bulky and cumbersome. I think that if the Ritchie bar was not in 3 pieces, it would have been a real PITA to install the bar since I had to slide it under the metal/ plastic brackets to get it to fit. Just my 2 cents.
#140
03-22-2007, 08:35 AM
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Richie bar on sedan.
Look at the thick mounts. If you have a sedan, you are going to have a hard time with this one.
Look at the thick mounts. If you have a sedan, you are going to have a hard time with this one.
#141
03-22-2007, 11:12 AM
Originally Posted by Tru-G
I'm just wondering, but I heard that it really isn't good to have the mounting brackets for the strut bar made of aluminum because it is sensitive to heat and the expansion of the metal under high temp. conditions can cause adverse effects on your suspension. Can someone clarify this for me?
#144
03-22-2007, 02:40 PM
Originally Posted by krod69
Has anyone found out if this fits under a 1/2" spacer?
yea, if theres about a 1/4 or 1/2" space (Whatever it is since I havent seen any measurements yet) .....between the cover and the strut bar, then maybe without the cover on a 1/2" or 5/16" plenum might fit.....but will it clear both the cover and the bar??? with both on?
or just with the plenum and cover off?
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03-23-2007, 12:28 AM
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#146
03-23-2007, 01:05 AM
Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
Couldn't you make the CircuitSports FSTB fit with aftermarket plenums or spacers by using some washers as spacers under the strut mounts? Not sure if that would have any measurable effect on the effectiveness of the bar itself. I wouldn't think so?
Originally Posted by Phase 2
Even putting on spacers might clear the plenum but in return rubbing the underhood.
Originally Posted by Phase 2
Even the clearance for the underhood is already very tight!
#147
03-23-2007, 03:32 AM
Off topic..
I don't now if it's a repost but i just found out JIC is coming out with a tower bar for the CPV35
http://www.jic-magic.com/ViewProduct...12&CarMakeID=3
I don't now if it's a repost but i just found out JIC is coming out with a tower bar for the CPV35
http://www.jic-magic.com/ViewProduct...12&CarMakeID=3
#148
03-23-2007, 03:53 AM
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03-23-2007, 12:57 PM
Originally Posted by redlude97
Is the thickness of the bar much more than the richie bar? Seems like its either not going to clear the spacer, or rub the hood, but how is this different from the richie bar? I know some people already had issues with it rubbing on their hood as well
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03-23-2007, 04:10 PM
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