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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

High Body March-13th-2003 02:47 PM

Can you guys post were you baught your front strut bars (a web site please if you baught it off line or some where that has a site)and the price you got it for with and without shipping please... im interestid in getting one by spring.

semtex March-13th-2003 03:42 PM

well i bought mine at a local shop for 45 plus tax, should be the same anywheres else i would think, thats canadian too

Jcon7487 April-5th-2003 07:47 PM


Originally posted by High Body
Can you guys post were you baught your front strut bars (a web site please if you baught it off line or some where that has a site)and the price you got it for with and without shipping please... im interestid in getting one by spring.
I got mine off of Ebay, cost me about $45, Ractive.. You can get the Ractive Front & Rear off of www.nopionline.com for about $45-$50 after shipping...


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