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Old 08-29-2010 | 10:40 PM
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thinking of getting one forever
 
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Old 08-29-2010 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SwivelHips
^^ Have to agree...my NRG made only a slight difference, but I like the way it looks and that's the main reason I bought it. Yeah, I'm a poser.

you should get this swivel. It would go nicely with your theme
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INFIN...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 09:28 AM
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^^ I have something very much like that in mind, stay tuned! (and get outta my head!)
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 09:56 AM
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I had the NRG strut bar. I didnt feel like it provided very much.

Recently I tried out my friend Circuit Sport (Its one piece) and its fantastic. I think there should be a lot more people rocking this strut bar.

Initially they told me it wouldn't clear a 1/2" spacer, but with the test fit on my G it worked fine. Its so much stronger than the NRG/Ritchie version. I will be buying one of these.

http://www.phase2motortrend.com/cispalfrstba.html

If you get a strut bar you should also consider getting the lower tie braces. They are awesome. The rear one doesn't work with aftermarket toe bolts if you are beyond stock spec, just an FYI.

http://www.phase2motortrend.com/cispfrrelabr.html
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 02:06 PM
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Like Tollboothwilley said a NRG/Ritchie bar is more for show than function. If its a titanium or anything stronger than aluminum it will actually prevent flexing the shock towers, which obviously improves handling.
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tollboothwilley
If you get a strut bar you should also consider getting the lower tie braces. They are awesome. The rear one doesn't work with aftermarket toe bolts if you are beyond stock spec, just an FYI.
Good to know
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 02:31 PM
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Just looking out for peeps. I bought it with the front and I couldn't use it due to the SPC toe bolts for the rear camber kit. With how much the front one solidified the feel through turns I was disappointed to not be able to use the rear.

I don't know why they are utilized as much, but the lower tie braces are great.
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 04:07 PM
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Circuit sports strut bar FTW!
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 07:56 PM
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^^yea how is that bar? i see its the best priced one. does it really clear 5/16 spacer and allow me to still have the engine cover on? ive read that it rubs the hood insulator but doesnt cause problems
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tollboothwilley
I had the NRG strut bar. I didnt feel like it provided very much.

Recently I tried out my friend Circuit Sport (Its one piece) and its fantastic. I think there should be a lot more people rocking this strut bar.

Initially they told me it wouldn't clear a 1/2" spacer, but with the test fit on my G it worked fine. Its so much stronger than the NRG/Ritchie version. I will be buying one of these.

http://www.phase2motortrend.com/cispalfrstba.html

If you get a strut bar you should also consider getting the lower tie braces. They are awesome. The rear one doesn't work with aftermarket toe bolts if you are beyond stock spec, just an FYI.

http://www.phase2motortrend.com/cispfrrelabr.html
That would be a great strut bar only if it were made of stronger metal
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 09:37 PM
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^so are you saying its not worth it?
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 09:56 PM
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iv heard storys of the aluminum strut bars bending in the middle
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 10:05 PM
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I want to buy a strut brace but i went with stillen sways started to buy chassis brace you will feel a great difference than just a strut bar.
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 10:07 PM
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My circuit sports is awesome! Doesn't rub the hood, makes the front end feel stiffer and more stable in long turns, looks great, feels great, I only paid $151.00 including shipping. Plus I just lowered my car on s-techs and it feels great, handles really nice!
 
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Old 08-30-2010 | 10:08 PM
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The GT-Spec is the best choice IMHO with the GT-Spec chassis braces
 


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