Strut bar design

[Josh]

Agreed with both above. My first suspension mod was eibach springs and then the koni reds W/O strut bars, and let me tell ya that just the reactivs that I bought originally made a huge difference it was night and day. I am a hardcore believer. My RX8 when I went from the OE bar to the Knight Sports CF brace it was a similar result amazing difference. Nd4SpdSe the OE brace although it has bends they are reinforced with crimps on the underside. I imagine that it does have some flex but on OE suspension that is what the entire chassis is designed to do.

[MrMazda92]

I specifically mentioned the turnbuckles... The main support isn't given by the turnbuckles at all, they are merely a means to tie the reinforcement together. That design may not be ideal, but the adjustability has it's benefits.

We work on cars, every single performance mod comes at a cost. It's a tradeoff... That design allows more freedom for adjustment, which in turn makes it less rigid. A go-kart is great on a smooth track, and would corner better than anything. Throw it on dirt and rocks, and a kid on a bicycle would destroy it.

For what it's worth, I agree that the mounting points on the picture I posted were ridiculous. I still like the turnbuckle idea though, and I know full well how rigid they are, as the almost 100% exclusive shroud adjustment on small to midsize sailboats, they're tried and true.

[300zxrb26dett]

And I wasnt referring to the turnbuckles, but anyway we understand each other now.

[MrMazda92]

Good to go.

[Josh]

Happen to think about it. The first design Cusco bar clears the ZE with milly manifold.

[bbunkerc397]

Happen to think about it. The first design Cusco bar clears the ZE with milly manifold.

I want I want . . .

[WhiteFinish]

i don't like it, just give me a Mazdaspeed one

[Mooneggs]

Happen to think about it. The first design Cusco bar clears the ZE with milly manifold.

Pics of this? I guess I just don't see how this is possible with no bends in it.

[RobMinhas]

Might be a trick of the light, but it seems to be curved a little bit, not unlike the CS bars and the bits were the actual bar mounts seems raised as well.

[Josh]

Oh it fits perfectly, and it is completely straight.

This is James from Calgary's car. The 1st gen Cusco bar fits like a charm the ones they sell now do not.

[RobMinhas]

Got any more info on that car Josh? I bought my BPT MX3 from a fellow named James, in Calgary, and those are the same rims that were on it when I bought mine.

[Josh]

Yeah, sorry James is from Alberta he goes by wyldside he was the MX-West President for a long time. This car is probably one of the most complete GS's you will ever see. It used to be owned by Taras in Victoria and James bought it a few years back. KLZE with DE retainers on and on and on. full suspension and paint, interior has been completely re upholstered. it is very mint.