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voyager
08-03-2004, 02:28 PM
i got these from a Lumina yesterday.. i know they don't do much of anything, but they look nice eh?

http://www.bstuff.com/uploads/post-51-1091558798.jpg

just one little issue with the hood prop..

http://www.bstuff.com/uploads/post-51-1091558860.jpg

but all that matters is that the hood closes, right? :lol:

http://www.bstuff.com/uploads/post-51-1091558951.jpg

still need to cut the plastic back a little bit and replace a bolt once i get the propper nut... the strut tower brace BTW is from a cavalier, and don't bother telling me to replace the corrugated rubber on the intake with pipe unless you plan on sending me a piece.. :P -- i already know that.

the best part? they were free (sort of)! i drove my brother to a yard where i had earlier spied some pieces he needed for his jetta, so he picked them up for me in return. what a swell guy.
mthegodfather
08-03-2004, 02:37 PM
Those bars might just help a little in a front end collision.
Colin
08-03-2004, 07:17 PM
They can't hurt . Maybe reinforce the strut towers some , stop them flexing .
sunrunner_pei
08-03-2004, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by Colin
They can't hurt . Maybe reinforce the strut towers some , stop them flexing .

:iagree:
mthegodfather
08-03-2004, 08:31 PM
I wonder if they help the ride out any on our GAs? They come on the GP GTPs i know. They gotta be there for something.
mthegodfather
08-03-2004, 08:32 PM
You can find them pretty cheap at most junkyards. That would make for a great suspesion upgrade if it works.
Colin
08-03-2004, 09:34 PM
Anything you can do to strengthen the strut towers and keep them from flexing will improve handling . Get a strut tower brace , both front and rear . ;)
beckybun
08-03-2004, 10:55 PM
looks good to me...
mthegodfather
08-04-2004, 02:47 PM
Did they help reduce body roll any on your ride? Im ordering a front and rear strut tower bar and wonder if this wouldnt help alittle bit too.
sunrunner_pei
08-04-2004, 03:47 PM
Strut tower braces will not reduce body roll. You need larger sway bars to accomplish that.
JoeyK
08-05-2004, 09:43 PM
... Or a cheaper way to reduce bodyroll is to simply replace your existing swaybar bushings w/ urethane. Sure, the bigger bars = urethane would be better but it's alot more expensive too. Besides, changeing out the front bar could make even a preahcer cuss. :lol: