[ty2dayok]

I dont really have the money for a "nice" strut bar right now but i found this one and was surprised how cheap it was. Do you think its worth it? or is it just another cheap ass peice of crap that i shouldnt buy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05-06-07-08-09-MAZDA-3-MAZDA3-FRONT-STRUT-TOWER-BAR-_W0QQitemZ230325179644QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

 

[verto]

ebay = :nope:

 

[john_in_the_lbc]

no. don't bother.
since the strut towers are so close to the firewall, there isn't really that much flex there, and the offset design of those inexpensive strut bars are not going to work very well (imo). looks to me like they would just twist.
save the 44 bucks and put it towards something better, like stiffer sways.

 

[tonyzoomzoom]

If you've decided to get a strut bar, I don't see what's wrong with this ebay one. Looks okay to me (much like any other strut bar that's out there). And the price is right

 

[sdemo45]

Why get that when for less than $10 more you can get a Vibrant strut bar? I agree that it does nothing.. but its nice to look at.

http://www.thmotorsports.com/vibrant/vibrant_strut_tower_brace/1866/i-37635.aspx

 

[bms1990m3]

i have a strut bar from gt-spec. in my opinion, i can feel a slight difference in how it handles. a very slight. but enough to be well. yeah.

 

[initialjoe]

I like the look of it but I'll bet Vibrants Strut Bar is better quality. I too am shopping around...

 

[matt_whit08]

vibrant no longer makes their strut bar!!!!

ive been trying to find one to no avail... thm told me they no longer have it!

 

[initialjoe]

WHAT!?  Are you serious?

 

[guardian452]

[quote author=bms1990M3 link=topic=137100.msg2954938#msg2954938 date=1235365458]
i have a strut bar from gt-spec. in my opinion, i can feel a slight difference in how it handles. a very slight. but enough to be well. yeah.
[/quote]what does that strut bar look like?

for the most part, hinged strut tower bars are ok for lateral flexing in the chassis but don't do anything for vertical flexing since the hinges will allow strut bar to move around.

 

[bms1990m3]

one GT-Spec strut bar pic coming up:

 

[guardian452]

ah, that looks pretty beefy. looks similar to the type of stuff Greddy produces.

 

[gar187er]

[quote author=tonyzoomzoom link=topic=137100.msg2954892#msg2954892 date=1235363983]
If you've decided to get a strut bar, I don't see what's wrong with this ebay one. Looks okay to me (much like any other strut bar that's out there). And the price is right
[/quote]

"all sales final"

so when it doesnt fit, hes SOL