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matt270avian
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Name : Matt
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:32 pm | |
| Hmm.... Let me ponder on it... Throw in a shirt or two maybe? | |
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oldsman105
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Name : Enrique Patino
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:56 am | |
| If he doesn't want it Ill take it! | |
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matt270avian
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Name : Matt
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Wed Dec 24, 2014 12:31 pm | |
| AA wants it, but we can make you up one too. I'm open to trades, otherwise it's $100 + $15 shipping. | |
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matt270avian
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:43 pm | |
| Word of warning, the rear will come around much easier in the rain/snow/ice with one of these bars. Its not an issue if you're careful, but if you beat the hell out of your car it might be one. Ask me how I know. | |
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Z-type
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Name : Andrew Zamiska
Age : 37
Location : Cecil, PA - 25 miles south of Pittsburgh
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:51 pm | |
| I second that. I had forgotten i read about that being a potential hazard and i did a slight fishtail in yesterday's little bit of snow. Just enough to remind me that it's a little more sensitive than without the bar... | |
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deekster_caddy
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Name : Derek
Age : 52
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:35 am | |
| Curious if either of you are running snow tires? If so, front only, rear only or all 4?
One reason my brother and I recommend for FWD people to put snows on the rear if they are only going to use 2 snow tires is because it will keep you in a straight line on the corners. It's okay if it takes you a while to get up to speed. (or just use 4 snow tires and you'll be all set...) | |
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Z-type
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Name : Andrew Zamiska
Age : 37
Location : Cecil, PA - 25 miles south of Pittsburgh
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:40 pm | |
| Yeah I have 4 new Blizzaks. It was a sharp turn at an intersection with mostly slush. Other turns on the roads werent too bad at all going slow enough. | |
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turtleman
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:33 pm | |
| Wow I'm surprised about it making that big of a difference. I have noticed that with the torsen diff and r-compound tires up front, I can readily swing out the back end of the car (w/o a rear stb) but I wouldn't have counted on that making such a difference - good to know. If it's trouble, you could just remove the rear bar for the winter season  especially if others drive your car too | |
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matt270avian
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Name : Matt
Age : 28
Location : Frederick, MD
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:59 pm | |
| - turtleman wrote:
- If it's trouble, you could just remove the rear bar for the winter season especially if others drive your car too
It's only trouble if you're not thinking about it while driving over a less than ideal surface. I'm using some relatively crappy all seasons (Cooper Ultra Touring CS5's). Really wish I wouldn't have gotten them because on anything less than a dry surface they just don't grip at all. | |
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Abaddon
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:02 pm | |
| I haven't noticed it. My car pushes through turns (in the snow) more than it does fishtail. Not sure if it's because of the entire setup or what, but I don't have this "problem"  | |
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matt270avian
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Name : Matt
Age : 28
Location : Frederick, MD
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing a Rear Strut Tower Brace Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:56 pm | |
| I still have one bar since AA hasn't gotten back to me. It will probably be the last one. Open to trades n' stuff. | |
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