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semtex March-2nd-2003 03:14 PM

strut bar
 
ok a few questions

1) whats a good one?

2)do i have to have it professionally instaled?can i do it myself?

3) whar are the disadvatages if any ?

thanks

Identity_X March-2nd-2003 05:51 PM

http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...ut+bar+install

mazdaspeedwest March-2nd-2003 07:13 PM

1) one peice

2) DIY

3) none that i can think of

celi85 March-2nd-2003 11:03 PM

as far as name brands go, i dont think it really matters. i have a Ractive bar on mine. hell, i love that thing. the car corners so much better now. :)

semtex March-3rd-2003 06:56 PM

well i bought one today an generic one and all i can say i wow what a diff it makes!! thanks for your input ill post pics when i can get time to shoot some off

thanks alot :bt:

protegeDX March-6th-2003 10:41 AM


Originally posted by semtex
well i bought one today an generic one and all i can say i wow what a diff it makes!! thanks for your input ill post pics when i can get time to shoot some off

thanks alot :bt:

did u install a front or a rear one? or both?

semtex March-6th-2003 03:16 PM


Originally posted by protegeDX


did u install a front or a rear one? or both?

just a front bar for now

protegeDX March-6th-2003 03:17 PM


Originally posted by semtex


just a front bar for now

kool and u already notice a difference? good stuff.

DarkApathy March-11th-2003 12:23 AM

Rear Strut Bar
 
Can somebody tell me where the rear strut bar goes? A picture would be nice. thnx :D

Identity_X March-11th-2003 10:53 AM

Re: Rear Strut Bar
 

Originally posted by DarkApathy
Can somebody tell me where the rear strut bar goes? A picture would be nice. thnx :D
The rear strut bar goes on the top of the struts in the trunk. If you know where a front strut bar goes, then follow the same path for the rear:D

DarkApathy March-11th-2003 06:05 PM

Rear Strut
 
I know where the front strut goes, and now I have an idea where the rear ones go, which should you get first? The front or rear? I have a 90 Lx 5 speed 1.8L DOHC. Would getting them both at the same time be better? Or does it even matter?

mazdaspeedwest March-11th-2003 06:55 PM

seeing as how the sedan design itself makes the rear pretty solid to start with, the front bar is a better choice, but of course both are better.

the rear bar fits under the rear deck and attaches to the strut towers. It's a tight fit, but thats where it goes.

protegeDX March-13th-2003 09:48 AM


Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest
seeing as how the sedan design itself makes the rear pretty solid to start with, the front bar is a better choice, but of course both are better.

the rear bar fits under the rear deck and attaches to the strut towers. It's a tight fit, but thats where it goes.

people always told me front strut bars on FWD cars didnt do much.. of course, im still learning :) whats ur thoughts on this?

Identity_X March-13th-2003 11:17 AM


Originally posted by protegeDX


people always told me front strut bars on FWD cars didnt do much.. of course, im still learning :) whats ur thoughts on this?

I noticed a worthy difference when I put my front strut bar on. The rear might not make that much of a difference, but the front certainly does.

semtex March-13th-2003 11:33 AM


Originally posted by Identity_X


I noticed a worthy difference when I put my front strut bar on. The rear might not make that much of a difference, but the front certainly does.

yea i ahve to agree, big difference in taking corners , you dont get that pulling of the Gs toward the ditch as much:D


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