i finally got around to installing it:

Very nice. I see you got the V2.

Looks very good, and nice to see that the strut bar clears with the stock engine cover on. Where did you get the strut bar and how much you paid for it? (PM me if you want to share the info secretively)

I'm not saying this to be a wise ****, but read his sig. & search "richie strut bar" to find the thread...they're about $225 and can be purchased from Richie on this site. I got one and am happy w/ the results.

noticeable difference?

yes its the v.2. i paid $225 and got it in 2 days. i havent driven the car since i installed it on sunday.
https://g35driver.com/forums/suspension-vendor/163289-its-back-richie-front-strut-bar-v-2-group-buy.html

I didn't notice much from it but it sure looks nice. I did mine in CF

nice tttrank.

I thought the only benefit (when buying this) would be from improved rigidity when cornering @ high speeds. I actually like it more for a different reason....the car feels much more stable/solid when driving on the highway & hitting road imperfections (i.e. the expansion/contraction joints on bridges)....definitely a noticeable difference. As far as cornering, not sure how different the car feels...I already have wide perf. tires, Z-springs & struts, etc, so the car already drives almost like it's on rails. I know a guy w/ an X and he put this on & his car feels like night & day @ high speed cornering.

would you say theres any difference between the ritchie and a stillen .??

^ Yeah, the Richie looks 10x nicer IMO...NFC as to how the two compare when it comes to driving...I doubt anyone on here has had BOTH bars.

Hey guys, Im still not sure how this bar would help in cornering and stability...care to explain?

A strut tower bar will improve handling and increase chassis rigidity, making for an impressive and cost effective improvement.

def looks much better

Looks great!!!!!