"Official" GT SPEC Strut Bar & chasis braces - Reviews, Opinions & Thoughts
#46
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My 2c? I think it's a wash. The CS bar's single unit construction makes it inherently sturdier, however the GT Spec has the advantage of being able to make minute adjustments to get a better fit. At the rate that most people drive their vehicles, the performance differences between the two will hardly be felt. At which point, it's all about aesthetics.
#47
As for the differences between the GTSpec and CS bars.. I've posted my opinion on this before, but from my experiences with similarly designed bars in the past on my previous car, the GTSpec provides little more than aesthetic value. The CS bar should function well if it doesn't rub.
Last edited by chiem; 04-04-2009 at 06:30 PM.
#49
Well I finally installed my strut bar and took my car out for a spin. There is a specific S curve that I like taking @ spirited speeds and I drive on this particular S curve every single day to and fro work.
The difference of having the strut bar is not a drastic difference (as opposed to installing sway bars) but there is a subtle difference. When I am rounding the apex of the first S, I felt the car "held together" a bit more and had the same feeling around the 2nd apex of the S.
In summary, I believe that stiffening up your chassis will help your car's handling and the strut bar does exactly that.
Is it worth the money I paid? IMO yes. It's a great addition to your engine bay (as I plan to show my car later) and does serve a functional purpose as well.
The difference of having the strut bar is not a drastic difference (as opposed to installing sway bars) but there is a subtle difference. When I am rounding the apex of the first S, I felt the car "held together" a bit more and had the same feeling around the 2nd apex of the S.
In summary, I believe that stiffening up your chassis will help your car's handling and the strut bar does exactly that.
Is it worth the money I paid? IMO yes. It's a great addition to your engine bay (as I plan to show my car later) and does serve a functional purpose as well.
Last edited by G35xQX1; 04-05-2009 at 10:42 AM. Reason: changing wording
#51
I found one guy, ironchef @ myg37.com, that has the CS bar on his g37 coupe. He said he has no issues with the bar. So, since no one seems to have a CS bar on their 2nd gen G35 sedan, I decided to take one for the forum. I placed an order for the bar and I'll let you guys know how it goes.
#52
I found one guy, ironchef @ myg37.com, that has the CS bar on his g37 coupe. He said he has no issues with the bar. So, since no one seems to have a CS bar on their 2nd gen G35 sedan, I decided to take one for the forum. I placed an order for the bar and I'll let you guys know how it goes.
#54
This bar has really possibilities, but IMO there is one problem area.
The thing I love about this bar is the solid weld at the towers.
Structurally it should be better than a 3pc design.
One thing I can't really figure, is how they allow for installation variances.
Are the holes at the tower slotted????
IMO, the one thing that is somewhat of a weakness, is the large angle where it bends.
That will cause the bar to flex more than it should.
It looks like there is room for a corner gusset in those pics.
If so, I'd think seriously about welding in a piece.
#55
#58
Any reviews? and where are those pics!? hehe
#59
engine bay pics? ill take pics when all my parts come in. i only have the nismo oil filler cap and radiator cap in right now, but give me about 2-3 weeks. im going to install red engine bay LEDs and red gallery bolts soon. the above 2 mods are things i would not normally do, but my car is now part of a show team so i need something to make it stand out more.
#60
engine bay pics? ill take pics when all my parts come in. i only have the nismo oil filler cap and radiator cap in right now, but give me about 2-3 weeks. im going to install red engine bay LEDs and red gallery bolts soon. the above 2 mods are things i would not normally do, but my car is now part of a show team so i need something to make it stand out more.
Now I REALLy cant wait to see the pics!!! lol