imported_sketch

Hey Guys,
I am interested in purchasing strut bars fro front and rear of my 97 4dr .. but don't know what to get .... is there a real difference in the way all the brands perform ? because there is such a huge difference in price .... from $50 - $300
suggestions would be appreciated ... thanks!!

imported_v33k

as far as I know

Mugen adds 10hp on each bar.
So if you add front and rear, you will get 20hp
no kidding, Ryuujin can confirm that.

imported_sketch

LOL ..... just like the mugan stickers which add about 15 horses ... and lets not forget all the torque you get when putting on the type R H's

NoSpleeny

WOW!!!!

Every type R sticker you put on your car boosts your HP by 50 hp!

So if you buy 20... you get 1000 extra HP!!!!

imported_sketch

LOL .... all kidding aside..... does anyone have any advice on strut bars?
ok i can't stop ..... did you know that the neon windshield jets reduce drag which in turn puts out an additional 10-20 HP!

NoSpleeny

Oh boy.. I better install 20 of those little led windshield jets on my car!
I'll cover my entire hood with them! They'll produce so little drag that I'll be up in the McLaren F1 category with a civic body! I can travel with my civic @ ~400 km/h!

Can you imagine that?

imported_sketch

damn .... your nuts man .... be sure to add those chrome hub caps to hold your car down ..... oh yeah and don't for get the chain license plate holder for sick downforce to keep it down ....
it seems like we have a pretty awsome project car going here ..... a nice finish to all this would be a NASCAR Decal on the front windshield !!!

NoSpleeny

I wonder if it's possible to mod a civic to the point that it actually becomes just as fast as a McLaren F1??????

That would be SIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKK!

imported_94EG6HB

RAY's car has to be close...

So scary he won't use the NOS....

V-tec

hey dude.. let me know when you get some real answers

I am also looking into getting some for my ride.. same gen as yours and mine is 4 dr too!

imported_precision4

I bought a $50 Vibrant strut tower bar for the fornt and it made a 50% diffrence. Ther may be slight variations in the strengths of certain bars but if you are not racing and just want it for daily driving and basic fun then you donr need to buy the $300 bar.

imported_sketch

yeah mark ... i met Von .... yeah sounds good.... maybe we can grab to sets and possibly get a deal .... chances are you already have hook up so you don't really have to ..... i'll let you know .... in the mean time keep putting on those stickers .... for added horse power .... LOL

imported_sketch

Thanks man .... so i guess ractive wouldn't be outta the question then .....

imported_precision4

I thinks they are about the same but hey Vibrant is Canadian(in Mississauga!) and they are out to make a name for themselves and Ractive has been out for a while and are on a plateau.

V-tec

hey Sketch.. I can get brand new Ractives for only $30 each.. if you want to get 2, then it'll only cost ya $60.. not bad eh? Yea, you're right, I got hook ups for most parts, but I am not sure if I want to get Ractive bars..

imported_sketch

$30 eh ? i might take you up on that offer ... hey strut bars are strut bars .... i just wanted some different opinions .... i don't think i'll be racing in the JTCC anytime soon so ractive will be safe , plus i'll get some mugen stickers for some added hP!!!!... hey and as for vibrant ... they're a very reputable company ... even though they sell their stuff at crappy tire ...

NoSpleeny

I just got my vibrant strut bar but I haven't installed it yet cuz I lack ability to install it.

I'm gonna see if I can get somebody on Wednesday to help me
THen I'll know how good Vibrant Strut Bars are on 7th Gen Civics

Whiplash

got ya covered NS!!
i'll be there around 7 (need time to adjust it tight for ya, if it's anything like the RActive..)

NoSpleeny

So I should be there at about 7 PM and this way you can get it set up for me before we go to KC?

imported_Junior

I've got the Ractive one on my sedan and I haven't noticed any difference in handling. I dunno maybe it's the brand?