[Jordan Silveira]

Originally Posted by norcalpb

I actually got rid of the JDM towerbar a while ago but I currently just have the USDM V bars and I love them. Although seeing the pics of your JDM ones makes me wish I got silver lol. The USDM ones look much more stock at first glance. I have metal camber plates and I feel like the flex in the v bars does for sure add more compliance on crappy Norcal roads.

I haven’t bought the draw stiffener yet as I haven’t found a part # for the USDM model and I may have to pull the trigger on JDM like you did.

Just curious but what made you decide to get rid of the JDM Tower bar? I would think having both together would help firm up that rigidity even more. I mean admittedly, I'm a JDM and STI junkie (I was the same way with my Ludes back in the day) so I wanted to go with the trifecta of all three STI braces. I obviously hope all three work in coalition and improve the rigidity and ride quality by threefold; especially when dealing with these equally bad roads that inhabit Southern California. I guess we can both say Northern and Southern California are rough roads to roll down.

I must say, I totally get what you're saying about the USDM V Bars being more stock looking because the OEM ones were black to start. However, I kind of like that stealth look and actually thought the USDM would be a better fit for me because I drive a HyperBlue (blue and black scheme). I severely doubt there would be any difference between the two besides aesthetics but perhaps I may be in the market to trade for your pair of black ones if the idea piques your interest.

As an aside, have you thought about just going to your local dealer and asking what part number the draw stiffener falls under and ordering it through them that way? Not saying they'd for sure be able to help but just a thought.