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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Is anybody else curious as to how the engine doesn't hit the bar with it being so close to the engine cover. Last time I check the engine was on rubber mounts not solid. Ergo, you hit the gas the engine twists and the bar hits the engine cover. Let me know if I am wrong here... I hope that I am.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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The clearance does look pretty tight there, I was thinking the same thing.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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that was the first prototype bar. maybe the production version will sit higher
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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There is not a lot of adjustment there that I see.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by UNV-IT46
well what do you judge your necessity by? a chassis no matter how perfect you think it is can always be improved on. Maybe you dont need front and rear STB's because you dont track your car or use it in a manner that would justify buying them. But I track my cars so i want the added stiffness. At the end of the day if my car with a front and rear stb is going to handle better then one without.
I agree completely.

A strut bar is one of the biggest bang for the buck modifications anyone can do, in my opinion.

I've got over 100 autocross runs on my FX35 and have taken out Corvettes, Audi Quattro's, and a Porche 911. There are many SCCA guys who look at me a lot differently when I show up for an event.

I've also had my FX to the track 3 times and can hold my own with anybody in an intermediate class of running. I've kept up with a RS4 through the corners at the Gingerman Race Track in South Haven, MI. 500 miles South of me.

The FX handles like a sedan, anyhow, but with a set of Eibachs and a Stillen strut brace, it is exactly like riding on a set of rails. Throw 20" wheels and AWD into the picture.


I will add on this post, also, that as the FX caught my eye 3 yrs ago, and I still love it, the G37 has done the same. It will be my next car and I'm interested in learning all I can.

I intend to have one by this time next yr.

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by wireboltman
I agree completely.

A strut bar is one of the biggest bang for the buck modifications anyone can do, in my opinion.

I've got over 100 autocross runs on my FX35 and have taken out Corvettes, Audi Quattro's, and a Porche 911. There are many SCCA guys who look at me a lot differently when I show up for an event.

I've also had my FX to the track 3 times and can hold my own with anybody in an intermediate class of running. I've kept up with a RS4 through the corners at the Gingerman Race Track in South Haven, MI. 500 miles South of me.

The FX handles like a sedan, anyhow, but with a set of Eibachs and a Stillen strut brace, it is exactly like riding on a set of rails. Throw 20" wheels and AWD into the picture.


I will add on this post, also, that as the FX caught my eye 3 yrs ago, and I still love it, the G37 has done the same. It will be my next car and I'm interested in learning all I can.

I intend to have one by this time next yr.
i did many track days in my BMW X5 4.8 and loved every second of it. SAV'S can be fun
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Has anyone heard anything new on what's up with the strut bar?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Bump! Any news?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Yea I have been begging companies to produce one... no luck yet that I know of...
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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any luck im dying for one
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Old May 12, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Still getting info from companies. It is in the works but still a couple months out from what I am being told.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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i talked to clint at AAM about designing one and he said no problem but they are really busy right now they are finallizing 3 custom TT kits right now and alot of other stuff... but he said he would. so when i get a time frame i will let you know...
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