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Old 04-26-2005, 01:53 AM
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Default What strut tower bar, and where did you get it?

As the title states, what strut bar are you rocking, where did you get it, and how much.

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Old 04-26-2005, 01:54 AM
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Mods can move this to the suspension forum: my bad I was clicking to fast.
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DC sports, Performance Tuning, $86 shipped. More for looks than stiffening from the feel of it, but I wouldn't say I regret buying it.
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I have a DC Sport but I don't know how much it is. I sponsor their race car so I don't know sorry.
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I have the DC strut bar, I love how it looks, but doubt that it gives me any performace gains. Cost me $90 shipped off of ebay.
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Default DC Sport Strut Bar

Originally Posted by jrv2000
I have the DC strut bar, I love how it looks, but doubt that it gives me any performace gains. Cost me $90 shipped off of ebay.
I would agree about the performance, I think that there is a lot of other things I need to do to my suspension for that strut bar to really pay off.
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I have the Tanabe strut bar, not installed yet. Cost $89 local pick up at Speed Alliance in San Diego.
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functions here in da nard has DC for like $90 I think Im picking up one on friday.
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DC Sports carbon steel double bar - got it from Creative Compacts - about $99 i think. Good for handling at high speeds (60+)
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We have one DC Sports bar instock at this time. Can ship same day
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Hey they have DC sport out here too
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Old 04-26-2005, 06:27 PM
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hey boom12v, do you know andy allen from memphis car audio
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i ahve ordered the dc sport carbon steel atrut bar from tctunerz..HUGE mistake i ordered it on march 26 and still havent recieved it yet..so i might order it from creative compacts....
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insanetc, you should talk to draven and join his lawsuit. There is no reason why Tctunerez should be having problems getting the DC Strut Tower Bar. I walked into my local Speed Merchant and saw 1 hanging on the wall. These things are ubiquitos. I think you might even be able to special order 1 from places like Pep boys and Kragen.
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ok thank you i think i will join the lawsuit....
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hey boom12v, do you know andy allen from memphis car audio
Yea I know Andy he is a real chacter. Is he your rep? I like him he knows a lot about audio.
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a few months ago, i ended my tenure with the local audio shop called Audio Advantage in Columbus, Mississippi. I worked there for a year and a half, getting to know all the car audio lines and reps. I can without a doubt say that Andy Allen is the best rep I encountered through all of our lines. Memphis Car audio puts the most into their customer and dealer service than any other company I have seen. They care more about their people. They will take care of you no matter what your money situation is or what you drive or whatever. Andy proved this to be true to a personal relationship and a business relationship. With Andy over this area, i see it moving forward everyday. He is a fun guy to be around and a great rep. If you see him around, tell him that I said hi.
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i just got the tanabe bar. ebay-$90 shipped. simple install, looks nice, not everyone in the world has it already. can't really tell if it does anything significant.
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ya they really dont..im they do but mainly for looks..if your car is dropped then you might not feel it but if its at stock hieght you might....
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i got the hotchkis...i like it alot. Yes ive noticed some difference at high speeds, and the car seems very tight when going 100+. i got it on ebay for like 140 plus shipping. Its nice and light too, as compared to the 2 bar design other manufacturers are using.
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