I finally got it....HDK's under strut brace

[guilty]

Well I finally got it after waiting only 5 months for the S.O.B!!<img src=/images/forums/snitz/mad.gif width=16 height=16 border=0> But anyway does anyone else have one b/c I'm not sure how to install it so any help or info would be greatly appericated.


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[JonGTR]

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Well I finally got it after waiting only 5 months for the S.O.B!!<img src=/images/forums/snitz/mad.gif width=16 height=16 border=0> But anyway does anyone else have one b/c I'm not sure how to install it so any help or info would be greatly appericated.


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That sure would be nice to have, but damn, 5 months!! Well, you could always guess where the brace matches up.<img src=/images/forums/snitz/tongue.gif width=15 height=15 border=0> There can't be too many bolts under there, or any more than one set that matches up.<img src=/images/forums/snitz/smile.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>


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Just bought it so there are no mods

Future mods:
Shortshifter
Cams
Ram Air Intake
Exhaust (headers->muffler)
BBTB

[Zman]

Despite the 5 months, what's the expected effect on suspension? Is this a complement on un upper strut brace, kind of a substitute? Would a Sway bar be useless once you have an under strut brace?<img src=/images/forums/snitz/oogle.gif width=15 height=15 border=0> Hey Guiltybydesign it would be very nice to see a pic and share your impressions after installing the bar.
By the way, all those 5 months, is that usual in HDK?<img src=/images/forums/snitz/disapprove.gif width=15 height=15 border=0> Buecause they have a lot of stuff.


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H&R Springs/KYB Shocks/SR Strut Bars (F&R)
Future: CAI / BBT

[Rudy]

it will make your car even stiffer if you have both upper and lower tie bars. it is not necessary to have both though.


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[JonGTR]

They do what the names say. One is for the upper part of the chassis and one is for the undercarriage. In my opinion, I would suspect that the lower bar would help better, if not the same for cornering.


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Just bought it so there are no mods

Future mods:
Shortshifter
Cams
Ram Air Intake
Exhaust (headers->muffler)
BBTB

[guilty]

Well to answer ones questions.

To JonGTR I found out where the brace went it goes in the front and bolts into the lower control arm. Install took about a hour would have been quicker but I had a P.O.S jack so that took up some time. All you have to do is remove the front bolt on both control arms and reinstall and tighten.

Zman yeah that is about the average wait for a part from HDK thats if you ever get the part and then you have to worry about the part being correct or not. I had to file a complaint with the BBB to get mine. I have the both upper strut braces and both front and rear swaybars on my car. So it shouldn't hurt any with having both upper and lower strut braces with swaybars. It seems that the car handles a lot better with this lower strut brace I was taking 90 degree turns at about 30 or so today didnt really want to push it to hard just yet. But man I love how it feels but I have noticed that with the upper strut brace it doesnt push the corners as good I might remove the front one and run it to see how it feels. The main reason I say that is because when you enter a sharp turn the front seems to want to push out. But it still feels very nice inside the car. It also seems to have a better steering response as well.


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guilty get some pics of your pretty toys!<img src=/images/forums/snitz/laugh.gif width=15 height=31 border=0>


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[guilty]

I'll try to get some pics up in a couple of days b/c I dont have a ditial camera. So I'll have to borrow someones and take the pics and upload them.


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sweat!@!!<img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0>


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[Doc]

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But man I love how it feels but I have noticed that with the upper strut brace it doesnt push the corners as good I might remove the front one and run it to see how it feels. The main reason I say that is because when you enter a sharp turn the front seems to want to push out.
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So what you're saying is that the front strut bar causes your cars front end to push into the corners and isn't giving you the handling like it should?

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