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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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so i'm about to order a strut bar i'm not sure if i want a dc or the mrz what do you guys think of each or is there a better one out there i don't know about
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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i like the look of the MRZ, but the DC sports seems to be far more popular.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Personally I've heard that they're all similar quality. MRZ makes the best looking one imo.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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yea i really like the MRZ but there site won't open
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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mrz= thicker, stronger, 4 solid holes
dc sport = thinner, 2 solid holes and a slide in mount, but cheaper
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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MRZ there nice
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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so with four holes do you have to drill two of your own??
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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i doubt you'll b putting the kind of stress to break either as far as strength and quality. i've had my dc for a while, and love it. the mrz does look better, but it's also close to 40 or 50% more expensive i think.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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i doubt you'll b putting the kind of stress to break either as far as strength and quality. i've had my dc for a while, and love it. the mrz does look better, but it's also close to 40 or 50% more expensive i think.
the DC is about 130 to your door, the MRZ is either 135 or 175 depending if you want polished or brushed... plus 2x.xx in shipping.

so, it's like 30 bucks more if you want the brushed. i like brushed.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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i think i'm buying the dc off of dezod
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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the dc is nice, thts wht i have and your really not going to notice any difference between them. BTW pay 110 retail from TTR or something, anymore is a rip off.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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i say wait because turbo tech is working on making one that will be cheap and powder coated
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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So far I prefer the looks of the MRZ strut bar plus you can even customize it if you want to spend a little extra.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by joeworkstoohard
the DC is about 130 to your door, the MRZ is either 135 or 175 depending if you want polished or brushed... plus 2x.xx in shipping.

so, it's like 30 bucks more if you want the brushed. i like brushed.
price increase!! when i got mine it was 100 shipped
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by joeworkstoohard
the DC is about 130 to your door, the MRZ is either 135 or 175 depending if you want polished or brushed... plus 2x.xx in shipping.

so, it's like 30 bucks more if you want the brushed. i like brushed.



Mine was $103 shipped from tirerack.com
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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i got pics if u guys want
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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MRZ POLISHED is the only way to go..... brushed is for you cheap asses LMAO (kidding)
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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brushed doesnt look to differnt from polished..i just ordered the brushed with a custom desgin on it. 224.00 CDN
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ssfreak84
so i'm about to order a strut bar i'm not sure if i want a dc or the mrz what do you guys think of each or is there a better one out there i don't know about
Just installed the MRZ FS tower bar last night. It is more expensive than the DC bar, but it is thicker and looks better IMO. You'll definately feel an increase in stiffness and handling to the steeringwheel, with either bar you choose.

If ya decide to go w/ the MRZ, feel free to PM me and I'll give ya the run down on the installation since the instructions that come with it are rather well... poor?
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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i ordered an mrz a few days ago. i like having something that both functions and looks good, and i liked the look and the fact i could have the mrz engraved, so i went that route. not gonna be here till around tuesday though
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by JimHarr18
i ordered an mrz a few days ago. i like having something that both functions and looks good, and i liked the look and the fact i could have the mrz engraved, so i went that route. not gonna be here till around tuesday though
damn.. what shipping you choose? I chose the commercial one for 25 bucks, and it took 3 WEEKS!!!
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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I installed my DC yesterday, and I like it. Can't go wrong either route you choose though....
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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yea like its said before, most of us wont be putting enough pressure on the strut bar to actually feel a difference in eitehr, DC obviosly is gonna break faster cuz its soo skinny but its no one should break a strut bar... the MRZ also loooks ALOT better i think. i got it to say "SS Supercharged" across the bar instead of MRZ performance... i hope it looks wicked.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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damn.. what shipping you choose? I chose the commercial one for 25 bucks, and it took 3 WEEKS!!!
Sorry about the extra delay on delivery, this service is supposed to be from 5-12 business days. The delay can sometime increase due to customs that hold and inspect the packages, Qc an Cal is also over 3000milles distance so that does not help either. We do offer UPS and Xpresspost for faster delivery times.

Originally Posted by tkaugh29
yea like its said before, most of us wont be putting enough pressure on the strut bar to actually feel a difference in eitehr, DC obviosly is gonna break faster cuz its soo skinny but its no one should break a strut bar... the MRZ also loooks ALOT better i think. i got it to say "SS Supercharged" across the bar instead of MRZ performance... i hope it looks wicked.
DC Sports Welded Strut bar - 1inch hot rolled steel tube with .090" walls same thichness on end plates

or

MRZ Performance CNC Machined Strut bar - 1/2" x 2" full Billet 6061 T6 aluminum piece, 3/8" end plates


I think we dont have to submit this one to the engineers to know witch one will really support your car in hard cornering

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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Does it really help with the car handling ??
They do look cool
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