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08-27-2013, 08:11 PM | #1066 |
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Try silicon lubricant on it. It's inert and one of those things that enhances rubber and keeps it supple.
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08-27-2013, 10:55 PM | #1067 |
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Please tell how much the GS turbo/supercharger will be. Can I get a package deal if I get the GS header back exhaust with it?
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08-27-2013, 11:32 PM | #1068 |
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Got home from work and yep, my bar had arrived today! It was packaged well in the box, though there was a little tearing near one corner, but the bar sealed in the plastic bag had zero issues - looks perfect! The finish was better quality than I was expecting - I really like it and it really does match well with the intake manifold.
So since I already had a strut bar installed, installation was a little more involved, but not that much. Photo comparison between the Swift Racing Technologies and GrimmSpeed strut bar: The SRT bar is installed below the factory bars, so you have to loosen all 8 locations (don't need to remove the fasteners at the firewall locations, just loosen them a bit) to get it out. With it out I tie wrapped the A/C line with the provided material (I see nothing wrong with the method) before putting the factory bars back in place with the Grimspeed bar and made sure the factory bars were positioned all the way into the direction of the firewall fastener locations before snugging them down. Torqued the locations in my preferred sequence (inner firewall positions-> inner strut positions-> outer strut positions-> outer firewall positions) then took the car back out and retraced my route to and from work. Setup NOTE: I have the Turn-In Concept solid aluminum steering rack bushings and am currently running the stock Michelin Primacy HP's on wider lightweight wheels (Enkei Fujin's). I did notice a difference from the SRT bar; it does seem the car is more buttoned down and less affected by bumps, seams, etc... And when cornering hard it's more, I guess relaxed and composed is the right thing to say....whereas the SRT is slightly more darty and upset. I just filled up today too, so as the fuel level goes down I'll try and see what the difference is as well at 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4 tank - the FRS just gets better and better to me as the fuel level goes down, ~1/4 tank is absolute where handling reaches its zenith on this car. I do like it so far. Installed pictures below:
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08-28-2013, 02:54 AM | #1069 |
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Cool parts list, wish I didn't live in middle of fucking no where and could easily gather all that lol. You should do a package deal, I'd be in LOL.
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PAID mine up MATT!
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08-28-2013, 07:08 AM | #1072 |
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Hi GS,
Just placed my order for a black bar. Tried to PM you but your email box is full. If you ever get around to building a rhd mcb, let me know. Interested in one of those as well. Speedie. |
08-28-2013, 09:50 AM | #1073 |
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My bar came in and the video instructions were GREAT, thank all @GrimmSpeed.
GrimmSpeed Bar Installed
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YrchyZDwiQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]GrimmSpeed BRZ/FR-S Strut Tower Brace Install Guide - YouTube[/ame]
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At first I was worried in reading your post: "I did notice a difference from the SRT bar; it does seem the car is more buttoned down and less affected by bumps, seams, etc..." But then I realized what you meant. You didn't mean coming from the other bar, but rather compared to. That is a massive compliment, and we really appreciate that you were willing to try a different design for a product that you already owned. It's not hard to see major differences between the two bars, and I'll leave it at that as your review of how it "feels" says more about it's function than anyone could deduce from comparing designs. We let our designs and quality do the talking Thanks again! Quote:
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08-28-2013, 11:47 AM | #1078 |
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Ok you guys made my mind up. After having waited and researched so many different intakes, I shall wait for you guys. Can't wait!
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