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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Torque steer comes from the drive train, the strut braces are suspension parts, so that would be a negative on doing anything for torque steer.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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what about with grip off the line?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteGXP313
what about with grip off the line?

It helps with lateral movement, rather than straight line acceleration. I'd highly suggest 'em, I had a front on my ISS, didn't regret it. Only regretted not getting the rear also.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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While my cars in the garage this winter I wanted to get these Don Rome STB's. Whats involved with installing the rear bar? I've never played with suspension before. Is it something that a novice (bad temper) can handle on a Sunday?

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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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The rear brace & brackets bolt to the strut towers, and I include all the hardware so it's easy to do. Here's a writeup on how to install the front & rear braces with the mounting brackets.

http://www.wesleydean.com/stb/
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Thanks for the info man. Good stuff. I'll be talking to you after Christmas when I get my big *** space heater!
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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sorry i haven't post any pics of mine yet I will do it tonight after school. as other people have said they are probably the best mod for our cars. With i installed mine i went out to play and all i can say is wow. yea RedHotG8 i have been having problems since i bought the car but now they are getting to be a bit much i spend my days doing school work and on the phone trying to fix my car.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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I have both Front and rear Don Rom Strut Bars and they are amazing. I used to autocross my GXP until my daily **** the bed last fall. There was a big improvement on every turn especially from the 12 to 4 quick turn.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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^ I need these for that reason, what class did you run in?
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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here are a few pictures they are still installed sorry for the crappy cell pics thats all i have right now
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JP_GXP
^ I need these for that reason, what class did you run in?
This: http://www.na-motorsports.com/Autocross/
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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I meant F-Stock, SMF, ESP, or something else? I'm in SMF at the moment.

Last edited by JP_GXP; Dec 14, 2010 at 11:52 AM. Reason: Wrong stock class
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Is the same bar used for the front and back? From that one trunk picture I can see the alternator notch. Just curious.

I installed a rear STB (front already had one stock) in my old '00 Regal GS and they felt awesome. They really "tied" the car together.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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no it wasnt notched like the front and wow sorry for the extremely bad rear pics
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawkins04
no it wasnt notched like the front and wow sorry for the extremely bad rear pics
OK, thanks for the clarification.

Is that snow on your car?
That can't be too common in GA, right?
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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yea it is snow but I'm not in GA I'm in PA at school. I'll post better pictures tonight for you if you want.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawkins04
yea it is snow but I'm not in GA I'm in PA at school. I'll post better pictures tonight for you if you want.
Yes, please post better pics. I need a setup for the Super. And be careful in the snow. We've been lucky in Jersey so far.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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thanks sir I forgot how much I don't like winter till it snowed the other day
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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here you go super lax
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