Dreamcast

I have an opportunity to buy Ultra Racing's front and rear strut bars for 2018 GS350 Fsport RWD. What are people's thoughts on strut bars for the GS? Is it a worth while upgrade?

eddie420

I had my Ultra Racing front strut installed 2 years ago. See my post HERE for my take on it.

Dreamcast

Thanks so there is a difference. Does it effect ride quality or just handling?
Also, did you get the other bars that fit on the outside? There seem to be quite a few and I wonder if they will make a noticable difference.
https://ultraracing-usa.com/product/...l10-2013-2018/

thisguy_06

Are you finding this front strut bar to be in stock anywhere?

eddie420

Just handling, made no different in ride quality. I had an AWD, so only the front strut worked for my vehicle. I could have purchased the RWD versions and did some cutting and welding, but it was not worth the effort. The GS chassis is already pretty rigid. I purchased mine from a Russian Ultra-Racing distributor, prices were much cheaper even with international shipping.

Dreamcast

I'm getting my car checked out out tomorrow to see if the plastic molding on the undercarriage will block the rear bars from being installed. My buddy's BMW M1 had this issue with Ultra Racing's rear strut bar so his only option is to order the genuine BMW part which is more than double the cost.
I believe my mechanic was directed to the US distributor (I live in Australia) so will report back with news in terms stock and fitment etc.

baconRx

I've looked into this and the US rep is slow to respond. if you're able to get a set let us know

eddie420

I am surprised. I worked with their USA sales team and their R&D team in Malaysia previously and they were more than willing to help.

@UltraRacin - Want to help baconRx here or give him some advice?

NebulaGrey

I got two of the rear lower bars. Only installed the rear lower subframe bar - I had To bend part of the muffler pipe a bit to clear the bar.

I delt with the us store and they were quick to respond.

oldwineguy

Powder coated mine blue

Dreamcast

Some interesting news. My GS appears to already have some of the pieces ultra racing are selling.
I have pieces that UR sell with sku RLS4 2943P and UR-LA3-2941. You can see them in the pics. Maybe these pieces are standard on the fsport models.

I ended up ordering engine strut bar and RL2 3444. I'll see what he says about stock.

eddie420

I'm more interested in seeing your build. Looks sweet!