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Old 09-30-08, 07:49 PM
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Default Trunk Chrome Bar

Hey guy's,i am in the market for a chrome trunk bar but not sure which one is the best,open to ideas.thanks
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mabe someone might be selling one???
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I got mines from Ebay and is very satisfied w/ it. Just make sure you do not get the cover that fits over your existing oem trunk bar.
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im lookin for a trunk bar also
Old 10-01-08, 06:50 AM
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Ok not to sound like a @#$ but can someone tell me the point to these things? Do they REALLY make a difference or is it for show? I understand their purpose thats not my question, do they REALLY work?

I am assuming this is the bar that runs between the shock towers in the trunk?
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well apparently it adds 5 horsepower to your rear end... jk... this is actually the bar right below the emblem of the trunk.. its just a garnish basically to our beautiful rides.. makes it prettier
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Originally Posted by RolxuSC400
Ok not to sound like a @#$ but can someone tell me the point to these things? Do they REALLY make a difference or is it for show? I understand their purpose thats not my question, do they REALLY work?

I am assuming this is the bar that runs between the shock towers in the trunk?
No, it's not that, it's the DECORATIVE chrome piece that goes above the license plate
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Oh ok, thanks!
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....picks up Rolexus' pride.....sweeps it in a box,,,,hands it back to him. LMAO!!!! j/k
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Originally Posted by trukn1
....picks up Rolexus' pride.....sweeps it in a box,,,,hands it back to him. LMAO!!!! j/k
Well if you dont ask the questions you dont gain any knowledge.

But I am STILL waiting on someone telling me the "real" benefit to the tower bar for the rear.
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Originally Posted by RolxuSC400
Well if you dont ask the questions you dont gain any knowledge.

But I am STILL waiting on someone telling me the "real" benefit to the tower bar for the rear.
Hahaha,, tis very true. The real benefit of the bar you are thinking of (strut tower brace) is to stiffen the chasis and suspension up a lil bit thus making cornering better as well as reducing the amount of body roll. They have been proven to be very effective in alot of aplications. Think of it as the "common man's " roll bar.
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Thanks Tony.

Sorry to hijack this thread but does that mean you need both of them to get the best results or is just having the front enough? So this is good for say...drifting or autocross but with everyday driving the benefit is dimished?
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Yo ty u coming to the PA meet?
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Hey Tai,i am trying to get my wheels to come down there with you big PA ballers!!
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hahaha Come anyways..
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