which strut tower brace to get?
04-30-2005, 05:15 PM
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which strut tower brace to get? hey, i have a 99 black ws6. im looking to buy a 2 point strut tower brace in black. i was wondering if there was a difference in quality between the bmr, or slp, or any other? i see some on ebay ranging from $50-$80. are the $50 ok? attached is the link to the ebay one. thanks!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
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04-30-2005, 07:12 PM
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it seems like the size of the slp stb is the same as the others you find on ebay for cheaper, made from 1.25, .095". i guess im going to go with the ones on ebay for like $60 unless someone says otherwise. thanks guys!
04-30-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 z28
it seems like the size of the slp stb is the same as the others you find on ebay for cheaper, made from 1.25, .095". i guess im going to go with the ones on ebay for like $60 unless someone says otherwise. thanks guys!
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04-30-2005, 07:38 PM
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believe me, thats my mentality too, but when the dimensions are the same and they say that they both are mild grade steel i see no difference on something as simple as a stb.
04-30-2005, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 z28
believe me, thats my mentality too, but when the dimensions are the same and they say that they both are mild grade steel i see no difference on something as simple as a stb.
Will the welds break? Were the welds done correctly or were they slammed out by Joe smoe tryin to make a buck?
I am not sure how someone could bend it incorrectly, but I am sure there is way.
Is the coating worth a darn? will it flake in a year?
Personally, I would buy a STB from a known good source, like Spohn, Hotchkis, BMR, SLP, etc. And not try to save $40 on something I know very little about, and the durabilty of. Check the ones guys post about destroying his EBAY torque arm.
04-30-2005, 10:53 PM
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the ones im looking at on ebay are constructed from mild steel grade at the size of 1.25 x .095" (the same as the slp) the link is below,, tell me what you guys think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true
05-01-2005, 02:04 AM
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I don't believe the STB will ever see as much stress as a torque arm will.
For things like TA, panhard, LCAs, things that endure a lot of stress and are necessary components; you get what you pay for.
STB? As long as it fits, I say go with it.
For things like TA, panhard, LCAs, things that endure a lot of stress and are necessary components; you get what you pay for.
STB? As long as it fits, I say go with it.
05-01-2005, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikeboy1
LOL.... I'm the guy that destroyed my E-bay torque arm. One of my friends talked me into getting it instead of a Spohn.... It won't happen again...
05-02-2005, 01:37 AM
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stb won't do much to the car... it's a nice looking piece, helps to lean onto when working in engine bay, but will not improve in any way the handling of the car.
05-02-2005, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by psykoTA
BMR Xtreme STB here 
Nice big STB, not skinny like most.
Nice big STB, not skinny like most.
That's what I have!
Bigger is better
Originally Posted by Eugenio_SS
stb won't do much to the car... it's a nice looking piece, helps to lean onto when working in engine bay, but will not improve in any way the handling of the car.
