m_dogg Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I looked around the forum and found interesting leads for ebay STBs. Price is very tempting - $76 shipped for front & rear vs $360 Cuscos. I'm wondering if "you got what you paid for" applies in this situation. Anyone has the ebay bars? Are they any good? Do they rust? Here's the link - http://stores.ebay.com/F1Sports/Strut-Bar-/_i.html?_nkw=Legacy+strut+bar&submit=Search&_fsub=1526007016&_sid=25619256 Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 They look nice and thats about it. but that goes for all STB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_dogg Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 We had the same debate on the Buick forum, some say they don't do anything, some say it's a good handling mod. I had to see it for my self and got a F & R bar for my land yacht - noticeable difference, money well spent. I'm assuming it could be a similar situation in the Subaru community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 No...open the hood and look at how the struts are mounted. You don't need bracing. Long live Chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 They help if your T-Tops are leaking, otherwise worthless for anything but bling and an extra line on your mod list. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Actually send a PM to ClimberD and ask him his opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaclaytor Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I am using them. Dont seem to make any difference, but look good though. And the fronts take some modifying to fit, but the seller will credit you $20 if you tell him before leaving feedback. So I only paid $56 for front and rear. Mine are from this seller though. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-FLAT-TYPE-STRUT-TOWER-UPPER-BAR-FRONT-REAR-LEGACY-05-09-BL9-BP9-/400279358357?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALegacy%7CSubmodel%3AGT&vxp=mtr&hash=item5d32824b95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRoc7822 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 ^ I have these on my watch list on ebay actually . I wasnt expecting a whole lot of results from these though. Funny how (from what I have seen) 9/10 people have strut bars here and they are the STI or Cusco bars. Yet they dont do much of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_dogg Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for the feedback gents. I'll rather invest $$ in something that's functional, like sway bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Ive ran a Perrin, a Cusco, and now an eBay (just so I can paint it and not worry about ruining it) and I have never noticed a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 The rear one just takes up trunk room. Skip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 They are just bling. All of them. Up front, the firewall is your brace. Strut towers are mounted to it. In the rear, struts are mounted to the floor. How the heck are you going to brace the floor? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 They are just bling. All of them. Up front, the firewall is your brace. Strut towers are mounted to it. In the rear, struts are mounted to the floor. How the heck are you going to brace the floor? Lol. +1. I swear people are crazy when they argue otherwise. Its a good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 A race cage would incorporate braces that could actually work. But I can bend all the major brands over my knee, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 To be honest. The worst one I had was Perrin. Like how do people think it will help bracing with a little allen bolt holding the paper thick sized tube wall to the tower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 If customers ask, I give them the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Good man! That is what makes me a customer for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Many times when they dont ask, I still give them the truth. Costs me a few sales a week. But I sleep better. When I seep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnguyenbb6 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I got a set of these to mount my catch can or anything else onto(front). I'll admit, I just like the rear for bling. I like opening the trunk and seeing the bar instead of empty space and/or the occasional dead hooker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 ^ Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnguyenbb6 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'd also like to add that the ebay bar is completely hollow on the inside. Drilling through it was super easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Many times when they dont ask, I still give them the truth. Costs me a few sales a week. But I sleep better. When I seep. Same here. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeD Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I put a strut tower brace on my Legacy a couple of months ago and it was the best improvement I can make dollar for dollar on my car. I noticed the difference when I brought my car in for service and they gave me a new Legacy to drive around for the day. My car is much more tighter on the wheel especially at higher speeds and the dip and roll in the front end on turns is much less. I also put a thicker sway bar on the rear end and the rear is less jumpy and much more steady and solid on the highway. The parts were relatively inexpensive, about $300 and I had a shop here on Long Island install it for another $150. The installation would have been more if my car needed an alignment but it did not so the whole improvement cost less than $500. Best thing I could have done to the car for the money...big improvement!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Wow...$150 for the install. Great deal...thats at least an 8-10 minute job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted February 27, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted February 27, 2012 includes the rear sway install. which can be done in 30 minutes in the driveway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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