I need to buy a new strut bar..since my car does not have one..not sure why, so I need some comments on strut bars..which one is best! I'm going to get a 5/16 spacer so keep that in mind.

Also, i really like the looks of the greddy one so pictures of them would be nice too..and comments or complaints about the greddy.

 

I went with ARC for the bling factor and plus it is titanium and super light (1.2lbs). That is with a 5/16" Motordyne Plenum spacer installed

 

Would I have to remove my plastic engine cover with that one?

 

Does anyone have the JIC, quick responses would be nice, I will be ordering tomorrow.

 

Cusco is not a bad choice. I love the ARC but $$$$$$$$$$$$.

 

I want that ARC Rick where and how much ?

 

The ARC is very expensive its almost $500 compared to most that are around 2-300$

 

But again does anyone have the JIC??

 

No, I just removed mine along with most of the useless engine plastic

 

I would suggest going through Performance Nissan or Z1auto.com for this one, but if it is for you personally or someone you know I can get it cheaper

 

some pix: https://my350z.com/forum/ride.php?do=view&id=59585

 

With the 5/16 spacer-----Dollars and Cents wise go with a used stock one and have ur local Powder Coat Guy do his thing to it. To others ----I really wouldnt leave it out, Its a STRUT bar, It stiffens the top of the two struts and eliminates the flex u get on hard cornering. Its important to adjust it properly also.

 

for me and my Lemans ....

 

how do you properly adjust the strut bar?

 

Nuts should be at 20 FtLBs Bolts at 30 FtLBs---Loosen lock nuts and turn center Hex nut CCW looking at it from the front and to the left ( Top of nut turns towards the front )---Turn it till have a .400 - .675 space between bar and upper plenum.
Thats with all stock components. Main thing is u want there to be a load on it

 

Cusco




in stock too

http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ing&prodid=989

 

How would that fit when I can't fit anything over the plenum...

 

Has anyone seen a strut bar that will clear the Skunk2 spacer the OP has in his sig?

Chris

 

Here was the JIC on my car...

 

if you haven't removed it, don't screw with it. Especially YOU.