The Richie Front Strut Bar Group Buy!

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Old 02-08-2007, 01:08 AM
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I guess I will explore on where it will rub on the sedan; since I know that alot of people is hesitant on getting a VRT struct bar for the sedan since there are reported cases of rubbing between the struct bar mounting brace and the AC line.

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I have the VRT + 5/16" spacer - engine cover on my sedan. No rubing issue with the lines but it does touch the liner of the hood. I'm interested in this bar because it is inline with the towers rather than canterlevered out past the towers. It probably doesn't make a difference in performance but I'm still interested in this piece. I would suggest that any buyers consider a lower tie bar as well to completely box in the frame, top & bottom. For those who don't know what the "feel" of a stb is like, I compare it to changing from worn tires to new tires, the car just handles better and is more responsive.

BTW, nice looking welds and brackets.
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 01:32 AM
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Since I am local let me know if I can get mine earlier on a pick-up. Perhaps at a meet? Thanks
 
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yeah i'm still really tempted, but the rubbing on the sedan kinda bums me out. can we see pics of said rubbing?
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 08:36 AM
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Old 02-08-2007, 09:36 AM
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Old 02-08-2007, 09:38 AM
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If you are concerned about the AC line rubbing, wrap it with a small piece of hose and a zip tie.
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 09:45 AM
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yeah i'm still really tempted, but the rubbing on the sedan kinda bums me out. can we see pics of said rubbing?
here is a pic of the rubbing and the workaround. This is the 1st sedan we installed/tested on, want to get another one in so we can confirm it the issue.



 
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Old 02-08-2007, 09:46 AM
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As soon as I recieve the bar, no matter it rubs or not; I will work sth out and report back =)
 
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do we know if this clears the crawford plenum yet??

if so ill send my deposit
 
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So the bar uses the shock mounts, correct? Just wondering (I've never done any work like this before), when you remove the stock nuts and bolts from the mounts, do you have to jack up your car first to remove any pressure on the shocks, or can you just do it with the car on the ground?
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SFLG35
do we know if this clears the crawford plenum yet??

if so ill send my deposit
yes, the bar will clear the crawford plenum, as long as you are not using the engine cover...please check first post for payment info and also PM me once you have sent your deposit/payment....thanks

Originally Posted by v3n0m
So the bar uses the shock mounts, correct? Just wondering (I've never done any work like this before), when you remove the stock nuts and bolts from the mounts, do you have to jack up your car first to remove any pressure on the shocks, or can you just do it with the car on the ground?
yes the bar mounts onto the stock mounting points...for all of the installs that we've done, we have never had to jack the car up...
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 04:36 PM
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You wouldn't want to jack up the car to install the brace.
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 06:16 PM
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You wouldn't want to jack up the car to install the brace.
yea, jacking up the car might cause the strut bolts to drop....


BUMP!!! come on people, we are half way there!!
 


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