^^^Nothing that is noticeable.

 

^ Wow, that's unfortunate for me then.

 

Nope

 

They are different. I know because I received a N/A bracket first, and had to send it back.

Ian

 

I finally got the chance to upload my photos from the issues I was having. As you can see in the pics, I am like 1mm off on the hole for the cross brace, just need to pull on the bar harder or make that hole a little bigger. The thing is, by doin this, the bar seems to be slightly shifted closer to the drivers side fender and thus the bar sits lower and rubs the wire loom in the 2nd photo, is this normal/look normal to the rest of you who have yours on?

 

Mine also rubs the wire loom. I wonder if this is what causes the extra vibrations I sometimes hear? I don't really hear/feel it too often anymore... but maybe it's because I got used to it.

 

Not sure if mine rubs i dont hear anything but ill check tomorrow

 

Also, DefJukie, did you actually get the bar installed yet?

If you haven't, and since your ~1mm off, try loosening the bolts on top of the passenger side strut tower (since I assume you have the bolt and bar there together) so you can have a little more room to get the bolt on the driver's side in. After you do that, tighten the passenger side strut tower bolts.

Let me know if this works.

 

Mine were a little bit difficult to get on as well. On the passenger side the hole either had too much paint or was drilled a little to small. I was able to work the bolt through but it took a bit of effort. There is no adjustment at all in this setup, because of this the tolerances are very tight. I honestly think this makes it better. At least you don't have to worry about the bar slipping that is for sure

Mine is sitting on my wire loom as well. I think I slid it forward a little so it would be sitting directly on it. Better to be safe than sorry

 

I had a lot of issues with mine but all is OK now. Had to get a replacement top bar, had to get a replacement pass. side bracket, had to dremmel out the drivers side bracket. Ugh, worth 500 bucks? I think my ARC bar did just as well...

 

^^^Yeah, this was one of those times that it was a good thing that I live in Japan. It took so long for the parts to get to me, that I had the correct ones the first time

 

I'm confused by this statement. So your bar is or is not sitting on the wire loom?

Sorry.

 

I mean I have 1~3mm of clearance. Here is a picture to help

 

Well..... after months of having the STB sitting in my trunk, I finally had a chance to get it installed. WHAT A PAIN IN THE A$$!!! I had to pull the bumper cover, headlights, radiator support, and Vortech to get to the lower bolt on the drivers side bracket. Luckily, I had to remove most of this stuff to replace an AC line that the Vortech had worn through. If I had to go through all that just for the STB I would not be a happy camper.

So, It's finally on, and it made a noticeable difference in the way the cars handles.

Ian

 

Why did you have to pull all that stuff? I got that bolt installed with just removing my filter and dropping the suspension down a bit. I understand removing the blower since its right there, but your headlights? Why?