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Luis_GT · 09-22-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSTRM

Ugh. Now I have to finish my build earlier than expected...

I just took out 500 bucks from my etrade account just to buy the strut bar set... Can't decide between Gold or Red though

FRSTRM · 09-22-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_GT

I just took out 500 bucks from my etrade account just to buy the strut bar set... Can't decide between Gold or Red though

I have gold

check it out in my build thread if you need some pictures.

nzer · 09-23-2013, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

Love love love mine

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You "need" the Greddy Trust JDM hood struts

supra2nv · 09-23-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nzer

You "need" the Greddy Trust JDM hood struts

Bro I decided to keep it classic style and leave the rod. I'd totally buy a carbon fiber one if available

Beyer Subaru · 09-24-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nzer

You "need" the Greddy Trust JDM hood struts

Fu*( that bro. With the quality of this build I could only recommend the Tom's or Syms hood props.

The GReddy hood props are the same generic kit that everyone is slingin. I picked up the same set (less the GReddy badge) for 75 bucks. I ended up giving them away because the quality was so lacking.

You can see the different versions here -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Greddy-Carbo...fe2877&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARBON-FIBER...e1797b&vxp=mtr

If I didn't go with the Toms/Syms I'd prolly go with the GrimmSpeed. As they are the next best (or best) engineered system.

torqdork · 09-24-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

Bro I decided to keep it classic style and leave the rod. I'd totally buy a carbon fiber one if available

Me too. If a prop rod is good enough for an LFA...

Besides, after looking at a couple of strut kits, all the hardware must weigh >10 lbs. I spent about $180 removing 20 lbs. from the same area with the Braille battery and don't want to reverse any potential benefits.

cys19 · 09-24-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

Bro I decided to keep it classic style and leave the rod. I'd totally buy a carbon fiber one if available

There was a TRD body kit 10 Series FRS turning left into the Whole Foods plaza on Valencia Blvd on Sunday at around 6pm. (http://goo.gl/maps/h20N4)
Was that you supra2nv?

nzer · 09-24-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Fu*( that bro. With the quality of this build I could only recommend the Tom's or Syms hood props.

The GReddy hood props are the same generic kit that everyone is slingin. I picked up the same set (less the GReddy badge) for 75 bucks. I ended up giving them away because the quality was so lacking.

You can see the different versions here -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Greddy-Carbo...fe2877&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARBON-FIBER...e1797b&vxp=mtr

If I didn't go with the Toms/Syms I'd prolly go with the GrimmSpeed. As they are the next best (or best) engineered system.

Didn't realise the quality was that different. I have the carbon Greddy ones you linked to (not the circuit sport ones) and have had no problems with them and they look good.

Beyer Subaru · 09-24-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nzer

Didn't realise the quality was that different. I have the carbon Greddy ones you linked to (not the circuit sport ones) and have had no problems with them and they look good.

A damper is a damper. It's the associated hardware that really bothered me. The GReddy is just the same as many different kits out there with the generic hardware used.

If you look at the differences between the Tom's, Syms, Grimmspeed and all the others on the market, you will notice the R&D that went into the different kits.

I really like the Grimmspeed set-up as it offers the highest opening of the hood.

Beyer Subaru · 09-24-2013, 04:48 PM

It's kinda like Cusco rebadging the Innovate SC kit as their own without any actual Cusco R&D.

supra2nv · 09-24-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cys19

There was a TRD body kit 10 Series FRS turning left into the Whole Foods plaza on Valencia Blvd on Sunday at around 6pm. (http://goo.gl/maps/h20N4)
Was that you supra2nv?

Nope was in San Diego hanging out with Crawford lol

Ps I don't have a body kit haha...

supra2nv · 09-24-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by torqdork

Me too. If a prop rod is good enough for an LFA...

Besides, after looking at a couple of strut kits, all the hardware must weigh >10 lbs. I spent about $180 removing 20 lbs. from the same area with the Braille battery and don't want to reverse any potential benefits.

Ditto

supra2nv · 09-24-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Fu*( that bro. With the quality of this build I could only recommend the Tom's or Syms hood props.

The GReddy hood props are the same generic kit that everyone is slingin. I picked up the same set (less the GReddy badge) for 75 bucks. I ended up giving them away because the quality was so lacking.

You can see the different versions here -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Greddy-Carbo...fe2877&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARBON-FIBER...e1797b&vxp=mtr

If I didn't go with the Toms/Syms I'd prolly go with the GrimmSpeed. As they are the next best (or best) engineered system.

I was going for Tom's when I was shopping these. Fwiw

But decided not to add weight to my car

supra2nv · 09-24-2013, 07:58 PM

Getting gas

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