The Richie Front Strut Bar Group Buy!

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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Brando
The question on the Vortech fittment is with clearing the square block for the MAF connection.

I'm still not sure if it will clear......any test cars available out there???


Why can't I attach a pic?
Yea, I had the same problem attaching pictures yesterday too. Kept saying that I was over the limit but I was only at 1MB for my total attachments (all my pics were under 100kb too).
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Since I have the MotorDyne 1/2" spacer I seriously doubt your strut bar
would fit........damn!
Here is a picture of it clearing the Skunk2 5/8" spacer. If it can clear the 5/8" it'll clear the MotorDyne 1/2".



Originally Posted by brianmfournier
gary c, the crawford plenum is the equivalent of the 1/2 inch spacer, no? I have the crawford and want to know if this will fit also. Anyone?
Does anyone know the size of the crawford vs the kinetix plenum? It fit over the kinetix plenum in the sedan we test fitted (THX723 - he'll be posting pictures and a review shortly for sedan fitment).
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Huge price drop, GB ends March 1, Get your orders in!
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Could you take a close up pic of the mounting points? I want to make sure I will still be able to adjust my d-spec shocks without any problems.

Thanks!
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by willthethrill
Could you take a close up pic of the mounting points? I want to make sure I will still be able to adjust my d-spec shocks without any problems.

Thanks!
will this suffice?


or did you want one with the bar installed as well??
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by richie
will this suffice?


or did you want one with the bar installed as well??
Yeah i was looking for with the bar installed, so i can see if I would need to remove it every time. Thanks for the prompt response
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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I have the actual ARC bar and adjusting D-Specs is next to impossible. Kenchan who has the same setup reported the same as well. You'll have to remove the center bar to do adjustments.

Edit: You answered your own question.
 

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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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I'm a good friend of richie's and was able to get one of the first production bars off the line. I did the install myself with richie watching and I had to say it was a lot easier than I expected it to be. It took maybe 20 mins, as I was going a little slow. Pretty painless install as richie didn't really tell me how to install it since he wanted to get an idea of how it would be for someone he ships it to. I have a 5/16th Motordyne spacer (the picture richie attached last night), and there is plenty of clearance as I am not using my engine cover.

Bear in mind, I am a very good friend of richie's so I understand my view of the bar is a little biased. But I got a chance to test it out last night and some this morning before work. My initial thoughts are that its very similar to what everyone else has been saying about any tower bar (ARC or VRT); marked improvement in regards to turn-in, front end feels more planted, and steering just feels a little more natural now. Its not a huge difference, but its very subtle.

If you've ever had a strut bar on a previous car (I had 94 accord w/ neuspeed), its a very similar feeling. Once you've got it on your car, you can't really imagine not having it on.
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismo G
Just take your MAF housing and turn it so that the actual sensor points towards the plenum...it doesnt have to be right where you have it.
Not worried about the MAF plug........I'm concerned about the big square mounting block where it attaches to the pipe.
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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i am very interested.. i'll keep an eye on this thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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I would love to get this but want to be sure it will fit over a 1/2 spacer and vortech set up.
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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im with JJYellow... i have Md spacer 5/16 with a vortech... My car is at the tunner shop two states away so i cant look at my car augh.... id order this in a heart beat if i knew it was a dead on fit with no mods..
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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have the torque settings been documented?
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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How many guys in the GB now?
How come I see only one name?

If I send in $75 deopsit & you can't fill the GB of 20 people by March 1,
will I get the deposit back? As I don't plan to pay the full price.
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tkman00
have the torque settings been documented?
which torque settings? are you talking about the torque specs for the nuts on the strut towers?

 


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