Front strut bar install (JDM Spec-C Titanium bar) - Page 2

purreplayya69 · 05-30-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Meridock

I did the eBay route and got it for 200 shipped (as a used one)

I like the JDM hotness.

Be sure to stress the "DO NOT OVER TORQUE the strut studs..." these break so easily...

indeed... one broke on me

Meridock · 05-30-2006, 06:12 PM

ditto... the rear... it was the last one one to tighten. the torque wrench never clicked - the torque wrench never clicked!@@!@

DoctorSTi · 05-30-2006, 09:11 PM

just got one for 111.01 on Ebay... oh yeah. Can't wait to use this how-to to install that crazy deal. We will see however how used it is. Pic looked good and seller had great feedback so I think I pulled off another deal of a lifetime. Also got brand new Spec C suspension for 230.00 and STI ti shift knob for 61.00. Watch the ebay you can find this stuff cheap. Oh yeah and a brand new in box USDM genome axle back for 110.00! I am a slave to ebay but damn I get good deals. Still searching for "my deal" on a set of stock BBSs.

DoctorSTi · 05-30-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Meridock

ditto... the rear... it was the last one one to tighten. the torque wrench never clicked - the torque wrench never clicked!@@!@

Exactly why I use a beam type torque wrench on these guys and it's only like 14.7 ft/lbs!

Meridock · 05-31-2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorSTi

Still searching for "my deal" on a set of stock BBSs.

I have yet to find the Gold BBS for the 04... ebay be a harse mistress.

arkleseizure · 07-29-2006, 12:30 PM

Thanks a ton. You're right, you don't really NEED the excellent instructions with pictures, but it sure as heck makes me feel a lot better. Definitely break the bar down into the three pieces to install it. And digitorque Craftsman wrench FTW.

I have to say, maybe its just placebo effect, but I thought the car was handling much better after the install.

kts262 · 07-29-2006, 02:13 PM

yep, installing it in 3 pieces worked easily for me.

and i also agree, i did feel the car handle better w/ the front strut bar. it also stopped the front windshield from creaking which was a huge plus.

0bluesti4 · 10-02-2006, 10:58 PM

I wonder...would having upper strut bars void any kind of warranties? In other words if I get one of those installed on my car should I expect my dealership to give me crap when something goes haywire?

Meridock · 10-03-2006, 02:34 AM

What they could void is the strut tops, etc. like "you break them you bought the replacement."

10-03-2006, 02:34 AM	#24
Meridock The Next Petter Solberg Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb PROTUNE Location: Haymarket VA Posts: 970 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	What they could void is the strut tops, etc. like "you break them you bought the replacement." This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-30-2006, 06:12 PM	#17
Meridock The Next Petter Solberg Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb PROTUNE Location: Haymarket VA Posts: 970 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	ditto... the rear... it was the last one one to tighten. the torque wrench never clicked - the torque wrench never clicked!@@!@

05-30-2006, 09:11 PM	#18
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	just got one for 111.01 on Ebay... oh yeah. Can't wait to use this how-to to install that crazy deal. We will see however how used it is. Pic looked good and seller had great feedback so I think I pulled off another deal of a lifetime. Also got brand new Spec C suspension for 230.00 and STI ti shift knob for 61.00. Watch the ebay you can find this stuff cheap. Oh yeah and a brand new in box USDM genome axle back for 110.00! I am a slave to ebay but damn I get good deals. Still searching for "my deal" on a set of stock BBSs.

07-29-2006, 12:30 PM	#21
arkleseizure Spec C Club Car: 00 S2000, 04 WRB STi Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Thanks a ton. You're right, you don't really NEED the excellent instructions with pictures, but it sure as heck makes me feel a lot better. Definitely break the bar down into the three pieces to install it. And digitorque Craftsman wrench FTW. I have to say, maybe its just placebo effect, but I thought the car was handling much better after the install.

07-29-2006, 02:13 PM	#22
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,123 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	yep, installing it in 3 pieces worked easily for me. and i also agree, i did feel the car handle better w/ the front strut bar. it also stopped the front windshield from creaking which was a huge plus.

10-02-2006, 10:58 PM	#23
0bluesti4 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 STi WRB Fav Mod: red interior lights Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 312 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I wonder...would having upper strut bars void any kind of warranties? In other words if I get one of those installed on my car should I expect my dealership to give me crap when something goes haywire?