If you are stock height on the OEM engine cover, you will be doing yourself a favor in the long run by adding some clearbra now if scratches are going to bother you. And if you sit it too low, it will scratch the paint on the engine cover....you can only see the engine cover scratches when the bar is off. I played around a lot before having the bar powdercoated and what worked for me was (1) lowered engine cover DIY (posted elsewhere), (2) mounted bar about 3 credit cards off OEM, (3) powdercoated to cover existing scratches. Good luck.

 

Thanks man! So quick question, where would one be able to get their hands on some clearbra material to coat the bar?

 

Sorry....can't help with that one, but have seen others mention they can get it so maybe they will post up. Or PM HTP Autoworks.

 

I expect you could take the bar to an auto-detailer that installs the clear bras and have it coated relatively cheaply.

 

That's a great idea too. Might just have to do that.

 

sorry its been so long and you probably already have it but yeah if you want it to remain scratch free get it clearbra'd, mine has lots of scratches on top but i dont really care that much.

 

nice job!

 

Yeah....mine is already on the car and I didn't get any clearbra material. There are a few TINY scuffs so no biggie. I don't show off my engine bay THAT often, so I'm ok with it. I'd MUCH rather have the performance out of it.

 

i know its been a while since this thread but how is your body roll at about 60-100mph. does it feel tighter. Im looking to get one but would like your insight on this. Thanks!

 

I think it definetely helps at higher speeds, I have Stillen sway bars on the car too which make a huge difference so the strut bar wasn't as noticable as it would be in a car with OEM sways.