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knore Grand Master

knore

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Hey, like the title says.. I want to know if there really is any difference in buying a no name strut bar for $100 or an Apexi one for $500 or however much they are.

Ide assume that the APEXI one has engineering and development on its side, but when it comes down to it, a strut bar is a strut bar and they all do the same thing.. correct me if im wrong?!?

Also, Where can i get good strut bars for r33 series 1

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dAVE Grand Master

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knore - there have been quite a few strut bars going around lately for around $120. I have not seen any of these (like the ones from Mase's group buy) but I did buy one off ebay about 6 months ago and it was pretty heavy and u could feel it flex just by putting my body weight on it.

At the end of the day what you really want is no flex, then weight, then rice. I think the brand name bars are going to be better, but if the price difference is worth it, thats up to you.

I cant help you with where to get them etc.. but if you do chose to go for a Jap brand, the best bar by far is the nismo bar with master cylender stopper. They are really strong, light and have a brake stopper built in.

Dave.

Blitz Grand Master

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Something like a Whiteline strut brace (Aussie made) is simple, well priced and does the job nicely.

Of course if you are after looks or a light weight alternative, then looking to a dearer japanese brand like HKS or JIC might be more your style.

Try whiteline.com.au

knore Grand Master

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Cool,

thanks for the info Dave, u pretty much summed up what i thought,

The nismo one sounds good, although i dont think i really need that, do you know how much they are anyway?

Blitz:

Im actually getting a full Whiteline kit (bushes, sway bars etc etc) put on in the next few weeks, so ill get them to put the whiteline strut brace on too, makes sence i guess :)

How much was the strut brace from whiteline?

Elithrar Rising Star

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The Nismo ones are about $660 from www.n-1.com.au -- if it includes the master cylinder stopper, that's not too bad.

Myself, I'd only buy the brand name stuff. You know what you're working with then. But the Whiteline stuff is pretty decent anyway.

Sumo Mentor

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its just like asking.  

Is a Hybrid intercooler better or a HKS/Apex/Blitz/Trust one better ?  :D  

i guess you get the point right ? Ppl dont pay more for nothing ya know .. :uh-huh:

Ummm, thats not always right. Anything with a jap brand sticker on is dearer because they have put their name on it. You dont seriously think they they produce *everything* they sell?

Sumo

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