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Is it worth getting a strut bar?

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:38 pm
by RennieJames
I was just wondering if it is worth getting a strut bar because my mate send me a link to this one :

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE-MI ... _528wt_905

and i dont know if it is worth it. Just thought i would check with you lot.

If you think it is worth it and know of better ones let me know and i might get one.

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:43 pm
by aspir3
I have never driven my car without one but what I have been told they do make a big difference.

I would think that is a little expensive, but it is a very nice looking top strut brace.

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:49 pm
by RennieJames
yer thats what i heard to and im just wondering if it is worth it, i haven't heard anything bad about them im just not sure if i need to put one on but then a lot of lancers on here have them on there cjs so i just cant tell :(

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:52 pm
by aspir3
You can get the ultra racing top strut brace for cheaper but it does not look as nice as that one IMHO.

If you look around you may find a Ultra racing for about $120.

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:54 pm
by ofey
I would suggest the Alutec top Strut bar instead if you're buying the Whiteline one. You can pick one up from RPW.

The UltraRacing one is as Troy mentioned available for A$120 delivered if you look hard enough.

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:16 pm
by RennieJames
Thanks aspir3 & Ofey. I haven't looked at strut bars before because i was still 50/50 about getting one so now i want one i will have a look around and see witch ones i like.

Thanks for your advice.

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:41 pm
by BR14AN
i deffinately noticed the difference, i was lucky and picked up an OEM ralliart bar for $40 :D

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:51 pm
by RennieJames
Wow now i really want one :P and for $40. lucky :D

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:22 pm
by empror
i got lucky and got the utra racing bar for $50 from Kyrus, who was parting out his lancer, and a better $50 I havent spent. Cuts out front end flex, makes turn in sharper and feels more solid. Highly recommended.

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:01 pm
by BR14AN
empror wrote:i got lucky and got the utra racing bar for $50 from Kyrus, who was parting out his lancer, and a better $50 I havent spent. Cuts out front end flex, makes turn in sharper and feels more solid. Highly recommended.


dont listen to this guy, he is drunk

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:31 pm
by Momengah
Having driven our Lancers with and without one, I have to say that they do make a difference. The feel of the car cornering is better with it

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:55 pm
by Syke
do you notice a big difference between the factory and aftermarket strut brace?

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:16 pm
by milobob
I added a VRX strut bar to my now ex-VR - it did make a bit of a difference to turn-ins. Funny though - not all 'sporty' or good drivers cars come with strut bars? I assume its because the chasis is so stiff anyway you don't need one.

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:32 pm
by RennieJames
thanks everyone for your advice and ive decided to get one :D hopefully i get one this week before i drive to Townsville :D