Strut bar...Pros and Cons...
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Strut bar...Pros and Cons...
What are some of the pros and cons of installing a tower bar? I've been thinking of installing one, but would like to know a lil more that "it helps your steering!"
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Re: Strut bar...Pros and Cons...
Originally posted by BigRich
What are some of the pros and cons of installing a tower bar? I've been thinking of installing one, but would like to know a lil more that "it helps your steering!"
What are some of the pros and cons of installing a tower bar? I've been thinking of installing one, but would like to know a lil more that "it helps your steering!"
Cons: The bar's clearance in proximity to the intake plenum is very little.
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Re: Cool!
Originally posted by BigRich
Is $65.00 a good price for one? If so I'm going to get it.. It also seems easy to install.. A cheap and simple mod..
Is $65.00 a good price for one? If so I'm going to get it.. It also seems easy to install.. A cheap and simple mod..
E-bay and it had a defective strut bracket! I tried to convince him (Mr. Hung Lai is the owners name) that the bracket was faulty (holes not drilled in proper location) and his reply was that I didn't know how to install it properly and wanted digital pics of my set-up BEFORE even considering returning it at MY expense! I told him that I didn't possess a camera and tried to assure him that the unit was defective but he just didn't believe me.....well, to make a long story short, I still have the defective strut bar tower and he has my 62 dollars! Don't trust this man! He is a SCAM artist who doesn't want to take responsibility for any defective items he ships out!
So far, Autobacs is the only company I know who sells the aftermarket strut bar for the ES300 so I will bet that is where you are buying it from. If you do decide to buy (against my warning), let us know how it went, okay?
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Scott.
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Thanks Scott... I was just about to buy some too... I was just waiting for the garage to clear so I could have more space to do it. (well, my friend is gonna do it for me).
But, after reading your story I am one of the people who will step away...
That would be a "CONS" for sure !!
But, after reading your story I am one of the people who will step away...
That would be a "CONS" for sure !!
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Don't forget...those strut bars designed to fit the Gen3 92-96 Camry V6 models will fit the ES. But be forewarned...the clearance between the intake plenum and the bar will be minimal.
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Originally posted by flipside909
Don't forget...those strut bars designed to fit the Gen3 92-96 Camry V6 models will fit the ES. But be forewarned...the clearance between the intake plenum and the bar will be minimal.
Don't forget...those strut bars designed to fit the Gen3 92-96 Camry V6 models will fit the ES. But be forewarned...the clearance between the intake plenum and the bar will be minimal.
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Autobacs SUCKS!!
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Yes it was off of ebay.. Thanks man for letting me know.. I'll probebly stay away for now.. I hope you left some negative feedback!
Yes it was off of ebay.. Thanks man for letting me know.. I'll probebly stay away for now.. I hope you left some negative feedback!
Scott
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Originally posted by BigRich
Please dont laugh but what is the intake plenum?
Please dont laugh but what is the intake plenum?
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CLearnace MAKES the difference!
Originally posted by BigRich
Ok now I know exactly what your talking about! Does the clearence make any difference?
Ok now I know exactly what your talking about! Does the clearence make any difference?
Scott.
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Here's a con:
Get's in the way when you're trying to change the plugs.
The ES250 strut bar, bends around the intake plenum. Of course, it does not have a fancy plastic over on the plenum.
Get's in the way when you're trying to change the plugs.
The ES250 strut bar, bends around the intake plenum. Of course, it does not have a fancy plastic over on the plenum.