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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Stillen vs. ARC strut bars

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I wanted to get some feedback on these two strut bars for a G35 Coupe 6MT, 2006.
Stillen seems to be 1/6 the price of ARC.

Kaveh
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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ARC is a better bar, hence the price difference. If you want a replica of the ARC bar, go for the Richie V2 bar.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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How about the Stillen? How's that.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Not sure if the Stillen clears with a spacer installed. Maybe someone with the Stillen bar can chime in.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Easein2itG
Not sure if the Stillen clears with a spacer installed. Maybe someone with the Stillen bar can chime in.

Yes it does (MotorDyne 3/8" spacer) Here's mine. (BTW I think its good for the price)

 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kavehdr1983
Hi all--

I wanted to get some feedback on these two strut bars for a G35 Coupe 6MT, 2006.
Stillen seems to be 1/6 the price of ARC.

Kaveh
a strut bar is a strut bar... ARC is just JDM thats why it cost so much...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Richie or NRG FTW!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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I still cant get my stillen to fit. Even after adding two spacers to increase the height. Guess I'll be sending it back to stillen...really disappointing though.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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IMHO, this bar is the only way to go. I've had it for 2 years now and I luv it. It's expensive, but, IMO, worth every penny. This is the one that works.

This used to be sold by Scott Bush at VRT. Scott left after VRT had some questionable practices uncovered. None were related to Scott. He started his own Business, Relentless Motorsports, and I believe he got into an argument on my350z and has been banned.

Pity

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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Originally, I wanted to install Scott's Bar but I never received return PMs or e-mails. Came across an ARC Titanium Strut Bar and immediately felt the difference. Tried the Ritchie V2...and it is a very well made piece but...Titanium is "stiff"!! lol
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Beebo
a strut bar is a strut bar... ARC is just JDM thats why it cost so much...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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I have a NRG strut for sale PM me if you would like to buy it!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Beebo
a strut bar is a strut bar...
Definitely NOT true

Lou
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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...+1
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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I have the richies v2 and think that it does the job good enough I track my car from time to time and the bar made little difference IMO the ARC bar is not going be worth the extra money unless you need the brand ***** label
 
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