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Old 05-07-2009, 06:41 AM
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OK i have a APS Tall Boy plenum
and of course the factory Tower wont fit without alot of spacers
And i dislike the APS strut bar so im looking for another

Any opinions on another strut bar that may require one or two spacers (washers) to clear this plenum
Old 05-07-2009, 11:18 AM
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No matter which standard strut bar you use, when it finally clears the Plenum, the hood wont be flush when closed. Dont take this for fact but it has been my experience
Old 05-07-2009, 11:43 AM
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Im cool with it not being flushed with the hood (just modify it)

I just dont want 8 ugly washers (LOL) on each bolt to return to my stock strut
so i would like another aftermarket one that requires less washers if any (except the APS bar)
Old 05-07-2009, 03:17 PM
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Why not get a strut bar that is moved forward like the Crawford strut bar? There is no need for washers as it does not go over the plenum anymore.
Old 05-07-2009, 03:36 PM
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do you autoX/competitive racing/etc? if not.. from what i hear, you will not notice the difference of driving with or without a front strut bar for dd.
Old 05-07-2009, 06:47 PM
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cusco maybe?

07 style hood helps as well.
Old 05-10-2009, 11:58 AM
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imo the crawford looks the best

you could also check out stillen fsb...there are not a whole lot to choose from on these front mount fsb's
Old 05-11-2009, 04:47 AM
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I agree the crawford look kinda nice

And no worries of clearance

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Old 05-11-2009, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by nismo_nate
do you autoX/competitive racing/etc? if not.. from what i hear, you will not notice the difference of driving with or without a front strut bar for dd.
This car is gonna find itself on a track sooner than it thinks.....so I think its a must
What r u running "ur signature has me wondering"
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Originally Posted by dspiel@m1autosport
cusco maybe?

07 style hood helps as well.
I assume u running one now
What plenum do u have or what spacer and how clearance do you have?
Old 05-11-2009, 10:08 AM
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My car is stock at the moment. I will be running one shortly though. Cusco sits higher than most strut bars ive seen, it may even fit without a spacer.
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