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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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I installed my bar last Friday and took my car to the track over the weekend. This bar does work people! I was very happy to find the back end of my car quite a bit more solid and predictable under heavy load.

The install was simple. Anyone can put this thing in with a few hand tools and a cold beer.

The packing this bar came in shocked me. This is one of the most well packed parts I have ever received. These guys not only spare no cost in making a high quality part but they pack it with the same care!


I'm going to do some more street driving and then post up my thoughts of it on the street later this week.

I'll also get some pics posted later this week.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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^^ good to hear Tim, cant wait for mine

i should be sending money today
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Awesome Tim, thanks for sharing your impressions.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Is this bar really held down by two 10mm screws on the right and one one the left? There must be some mounting screws on the back side of the bracket also?
Like Dave said, the two bolts are there to initially hold the brackets in place... once the bar in installed, the preload from the bar is what really keeps the brackets firmly held down.

Tim, thanks for your feedback! We were wondering how a high horsepower car would handle with a stiffer rear end, glad you liked it
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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ill need to get one for the sedan next group buy
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Is this bar going to be availible on your website soon?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by zackt69
Tim, thanks for your feedback! We were wondering how a high horsepower car would handle with a stiffer rear end, glad you liked it

Nothing wrong with a stiff rear end.

I had my car sideways many times on the track with 255/275 NT05's and the rear end as solid as a rock! Great product, great design and great construction! A++
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Thanks for the mini-review, Tim!

Now I REALLY can't wait for mine.

 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
Nothing wrong with a stiff rear end.

I had my car sideways many times on the track with 255/275 NT05's and the rear end as solid as a rock! Great product, great design and great construction! A++
Awesome! This is a little biased, but I've found the same thing... when the rear end does slide out, I have no problem keeping it in control. It really ties the rear end together and makes it a lot more predictable.

The next set of bars will be available once we get more feedback from other users. So far everything's been very positive -

Thanks guys!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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I got mine a little early so I'm not sure if the instructions have this or not but a template for where to cut the trunk liner would be helpful (maybe it comes with one now).
It's not the most comfortable place to be in while trying to measure.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Tim, pictures?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
I got mine a little early so I'm not sure if the instructions have this or not but a template for where to cut the trunk liner would be helpful (maybe it comes with one now).
It's not the most comfortable place to be in while trying to measure.
Dave actually just showed me a template this past weekend... looks pretty easy the way he explained it. I know exactly what you mean though, I installed 2 myself without a template lol.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by xx7sephiroth7xx
Tim, pictures?

I said I'll post pictures later this week.

Don't think I'll have time today or tomorrow. Maybe Wed...
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Ah, my apologies, you're right, you did say that.

My anxiousness surpasses my ability to read.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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sucks i had to back out til next time since i was on the list for a coupe but am getting a sedan now
 
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