2.4L LE5 Performance Tech 16 valve 171 hp EcoTec with 163 lb-ft of torque

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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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Dc strut bar, and injen intake! and i can't wait, i hope its here by the end of the week!
Does thedc strut bar make a big difference?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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yes, next time just post a thread when you have them installed with pics
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Where did you order them from...I may be getting those in the near future.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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i got both of mine from turbo tech racing.... was pretty sweet b/c i used my points that i had earned from my intake to make it free shipping on the strut bar. Only bad part is, while installing my shift light i notice my intake from them is rubbing BAD under the hood.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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nice buys...
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Brenn8402
Dc strut bar, and injen intake! and i can't wait, i hope its here by the end of the week!
Does thedc strut bar make a big difference?
Icouldnt notice any differnce you probaly wont either unless you auto-x
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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if you take turns at high rates of speed you will notice a HUGE difference... if not you wont...
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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Ths strut bar does help when you are out carving the corners but other wise no.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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if you take turns at high rates of speed you will notice a HUGE difference... if not you wont...
How else are you supposed to take corners?

I noticed a nice improvement with my JBP strut bar, but it's exposed other weaknesses with the car. Now that I want to take corners faster, I notice the body roll a lot more. Now if the road is a little bumpy during a higher speed turn, I notice the bouncy spring rate a lot more. Our suspension really isn't as good as I thought it was when I first bought the car.

I won't do springs until we get some aftermarket struts available, but I'll probably try and pick up a Progress rear sway bar soon.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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well my suspension i dont notice any of that, but our suspensions are a bit different...
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Probably the best thing about installing a strut bar is not how it feels today but what it will not feel like in the future.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by zomghax
How else are you supposed to take corners?

I noticed a nice improvement with my JBP strut bar, but it's exposed other weaknesses with the car. Now that I want to take corners faster, I notice the body roll a lot more. Now if the road is a little bumpy during a higher speed turn, I notice the bouncy spring rate a lot more. Our suspension really isn't as good as I thought it was when I first bought the car.

I won't do springs until we get some aftermarket struts available, but I'll probably try and pick up a Progress rear sway bar soon.

where can you order the Prgress rear sway bar?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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where can you order the Prgress rear sway bar?
http://www.dezodmotorsports.com/pd_p..._sway_bar3.cfm
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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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i got all my stuff from turbo tech racing, is there a way to find out if its been shipped??
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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Dragonsfire12345
where can you order the Prgress rear sway bar?
Dezod motorsports and I got mine yesterday so hopefully if I have time this weekend I can get it on.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Brenn8402
i got all my stuff from turbo tech racing, is there a way to find out if its been shipped??
they will send you an email when it has been shipped with the tracking number.
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