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Old 11-27-23, 07:27 AM
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Which strut bar make and model fit the IS500? Will it fit the original IS500 suspension?

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there are several, cusco, Toms, RR Racing. anything that fits the same gen is350. hit me up if you want a cusco...i have one for sale. i got a Toms to replace it.
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We have a bunch of braces for the IS500 by Toms Racing.

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Originally Posted by iVtecV8
Which strut bar make and model fit the IS500? Will it fit the original IS500 suspension?

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I like RR Racing's strut brace. Different and works, in my experience.

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Originally Posted by 808c2s
I like RR Racing's strut brace. Different and works, in my experience.

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It looks great! Did you drill a hole for the wiring to go through? I do not know how the wire can go back on otherwise.
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Originally Posted by MYIS500
It looks great! Did you drill a hole for the wiring to go through? I do not know how the wire can go back on otherwise.
Nope, comes with pre-drilled holes
Look closely at the pix. You will see the wires going through the hole with the stock rubber grommet.
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Originally Posted by 808c2s
Nope, comes with pre-drilled holes
Look closely at the pix. You will see the wires going through the hole with the stock rubber grommet.

or drill your own. I was one of the first ones, so had to drill my own….
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or drill your own. I was one of the first ones, so had to drill my own….
I think you or one of the other owner with the original RR strut brace was the inspiration for RR to improve on their design . So thanks for that!
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I have the TOM’S strut bar on mine.
personally I like it as it’s more subtle. Hence the name lol.
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Originally Posted by subtl
I have the TOM’S strut bar on mine.
personally I like it as it’s more subtle. Hence the name lol.
Looks great!

That toms sticker is killing my OCD. it doesnt seem to fit the bar.
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
Looks great!

That toms sticker is killing my OCD. it doesnt seem to fit the bar.
It doesn't lol. I only placed it there for picture purposes. I took the sticker off shortly after.
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Originally Posted by subtl
I have the TOM’S strut bar on mine.
personally I like it as it’s more subtle. Hence the name lol.
I definitely prefer the subtlety of the TOM'S brace, but I'm not a fan of how the left AVS wire bundle appears to have no slack. Did you adjust the line so it looks tought or is that as loose as it can be?
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Originally Posted by HydrantHunter
I definitely prefer the subtlety of the TOM'S brace, but I'm not a fan of how the left AVS wire bundle appears to have no slack. Did you adjust the line so it looks tought or is that as loose as it can be?
That’s the thing. The driver side is tighter/shorter than the passenger side. I’m not sure why. I didn’t want to pull on it and risking breaking something.
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Originally Posted by HydrantHunter
I definitely prefer the subtlety of the TOM'S brace, but I'm not a fan of how the left AVS wire bundle appears to have no slack. Did you adjust the line so it looks tought or is that as loose as it can be?

this is one of my friends IS500 and it seems to have the same thing as mine. I guess it’s due to how the Tom’s strut bar is angled/designed.
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