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KelvinBRZ · 03-05-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PNW FRS

Install took all of about 10 minutes.

REALLY liking the difference the bar makes...

Overall, a "tighter" feel in the steering wheel... the minor "back and forth" I felt via the steering wheel -- even on pretty level roads -- is gone.

I'm feeling quite a bit of difference (IMHO) when driving over washboard roads or small bumps.

Thanks GS!

Sorry to bring up a somewhat old thread, but I was planning on buying a GS strut bar for the exact reason mentioned above. Could you (or anyone for that matter) elaborate or second that the GS bar really makes that difference in steering?

chanomatik · 03-05-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KelvinBRZ

Sorry to bring up a somewhat old thread, but I was planning on buying a GS strut bar for the exact reason mentioned above. Could you (or anyone for that matter) elaborate or second that the GS bar really makes that difference in steering?

I second it, but I won't elaborate. Get it. You'll definitely feel the difference.

PNW FRS · 03-05-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

I second it, but I won't elaborate. Get it. You'll definitely feel the difference.

It is a subtle difference. If you measure your mod investment by "how much" improvement you get... you might not feel this is a reasonable mod price.

I'm a decent driver... pretty in-tune with what I drive (or ride), so I noticed the difference during first test drive.. but again... nothing earth-shattering... just "a bit better...."

Good luck with your decision.

boredom.is.me · 03-05-2014, 10:13 PM

It is the cherry on top.

Evil Jesus · 03-06-2014, 12:05 AM

I feel a bit more planted on highway on-ramps. More stable. More balanced.

Captain Snooze · 03-06-2014, 04:00 AM

In my experience the GS bar makes no difference to steering. As I have posted elsewhere in these forums I do not know if there is an objective improvement in performance. That is, I don't race on the road and my laps times vary too much to attribute any benefit to the bar.
BUT subjectively I noticed an immediate improvement in front end feel after having it fitted.(I have bumpy roads around home.) For me a worthwhile addition. As mentioned above, more planted, less crashy, tighter front end.

OICU812 · 03-31-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Jesus

Are new people still installing these? Impressions? Issues?

Can't wait to pick mine up if all is well.

Never read any issues and have had zero issues with mine.

Evil Jesus · 03-31-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OICU812

Never read any issues and have had zero issues with mine.

Have had mine for about 6 month now and love it.

Turdinator · 04-02-2014, 08:55 PM

@GrimmSpeed with all the buzz over the new power blocks on the forums I did some quick measuring and it doesn't look like the strut bar will still fit with the blocks installed. So my question is if I were able to space the strut bar up to clear the manifold, other than extra load on the studs, would there be any issues to look out for?

GrimmSpeed · 04-02-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Turdinator

@GrimmSpeed with all the buzz over the new power blocks on the forums I did some quick measuring and it doesn't look like the strut bar will still fit with the blocks installed. So my question is if I were able to space the strut bar up to clear the manifold, other than extra load on the studs, would there be any issues to look out for?

Like you said, extra load on the studs would be my concern. Also, you may need longer studs in order to use a spacer, but it'll depend on the spacer. Let us know either way!

Matt Beenen
Engineering

Simok · 09-15-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OICU812

Never read any issues and have had zero issues with mine.

Installing should be real simple.

SkAsphalt · 09-16-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Simok

Installing should be real simple.

Installing took me like 10 minutes... Very simple, great part

KelvinBRZ · 12-14-2014, 02:26 PM

Thinking about buying one - after more than a year since release, has anyone ran into issues that I should be aware of?

Any updated reviews / impressions would be awesome

drewbot · 12-14-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KelvinBRZ

Thinking about buying one - after more than a year since release, has anyone ran into issues that I should be aware of?

Any updated reviews / impressions would be awesome

Install is dead simple, just don't overtorque the nuts and you're good to go

Sent from my OnePlus One

03-06-2014, 12:05 AM	#1209
Evil Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: '13 FR-S Raven 6MT Location: Albany, NY Posts: 443 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 200 Times in 135 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I feel a bit more planted on highway on-ramps. More stable. More balanced. Last edited by Evil Jesus; 03-07-2014 at 12:06 AM.

03-06-2014, 04:00 AM	#1210
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,817 Thanks: 4,047 Thanked 9,548 Times in 4,194 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my experience the GS bar makes no difference to steering. As I have posted elsewhere in these forums I do not know if there is an objective improvement in performance. That is, I don't race on the road and my laps times vary too much to attribute any benefit to the bar. BUT subjectively I noticed an immediate improvement in front end feel after having it fitted.(I have bumpy roads around home.) For me a worthwhile addition. As mentioned above, more planted, less crashy, tighter front end. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

12-14-2014, 02:26 PM	#1217
KelvinBRZ GBS Mafia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: with Snow mode on Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 541 Thanks: 338 Thanked 312 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thinking about buying one - after more than a year since release, has anyone ran into issues that I should be aware of? Any updated reviews / impressions would be awesome __________________ GBS Mafia

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