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Do you notice any difference with strut bars?

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Suspension' started by mpirklbauer, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. mpirklbauer

    mpirklbauer Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I´m thinking to order the suspension bar set form RRM.
    But will I feel a difference.
    What is the exact sense of this bars?
    I know that the car will be stiffer, but what is the effect of it??

    An other question.
    I know where the front strut bar and the lower truss bar are install, not how, but where.
    Just the oder bars?
    Where are the used??

    http://www.roadracemotorsports.com/stor ... ge&pID=200

    From the top to the bottom of the pic.
    1. Strut bar
    2.Lower truss bar
    3. ???
    4. ???

    Can anyone explain it for me, please??
     
    mpirklbauer, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. Evolve

    Evolve Well-Known Member

    The other two items are the Upper Rear Strut Bar (that connects directly to a mouting point in your trunk area) No welding needed. Increases rear-stiffness and added with the anti sway-bar can give the car a more predicatable and direct feel when cornering hard. Even more responsive if your car is lowered. :D

    The two bars that are identical are the lower Tie Bars. They mount directly to mouting points underneath your car and further tighten the suspension. You'll notice the stock tie bars are flimsy-and weak looking.
     
    Evolve, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. mpirklbauer

    mpirklbauer Well-Known Member

    Oh, thanks for the quick answer.
    But I can´t imagine where to fix the 3. bar??
    Do you have a pic??
     
    mpirklbauer, Jan 26, 2009
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  4. Evolve

    Evolve Well-Known Member

    i have a picture of it installed on my car. I can't access my account from work but it literally goes straight across your trunk area from one side of the wheel to the other. If i remember i'll post a pic. It can be seen from the trunk. not underneath the car like some of the other suspension parts
     
    Evolve, Jan 26, 2009
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  5. bras_33

    bras_33 Well-Known Member

    It goes inside the trunk between the springs/struts area.
     
    bras_33, Jan 26, 2009
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  6. jacob1bc

    jacob1bc Well-Known Member

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    here's a pic of what there talking about
     
    jacob1bc, Jan 27, 2009
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  7. Evolve

    Evolve Well-Known Member

    thanks jacob.

    as i suspected, i forgot to post a pic. now im at work again. :alien:
     
    Evolve, Jan 27, 2009
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  8. Redline1

    Redline1 Well-Known Member

    i wanna get the upper strut but that means i got to push my subs up
     
    Redline1, Jan 27, 2009
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  9. mpirklbauer

    mpirklbauer Well-Known Member

    Thanks, but I think that won´t be so god.
    I need some room in my trunk and I think with that bar I will lose much space to the top.

    What size are the bolts on for the sturt and the lower truss bar??
    What diameter have the bars??
    Looks a little bit weak!
     
    mpirklbauer, Jan 27, 2009
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  10. Evolve

    Evolve Well-Known Member

    i fit my hockey bag in there all the time. i play all the time. what kinda room do you need?

    im not questioning you, im just curious. Cuz the bar sits sliiiiiiiightly above the trunk surface. and it sits pretty much all the way towards the back.
     
    Evolve, Jan 27, 2009
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