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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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i'm not sure i've never seen one on the Fit. when i'm calling tomorrow about your rear strut bar question i'll ask that too.
 
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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just got off the phone, there are two clips that need to be removed and then you pull away the black plastic cover, put the bar in there and tightent the two bolts and put back the plastic cover. The guys at AJ say its easy but their pro's too. but from the looks of it you can see the clips he's talking about in the picture and the bolts as well.
 
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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just got off the phone with ajracing, it does not impede the function of the rear seats.
 
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Get the strut bar you'll notice a difference because the fits stock suspension is so soft.
 
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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yeah, it'll still be able to recline fine.
 
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Install is easy. should only take you no more then 15 minutes. BTW, I would recomend the J's Racing Lower tie bar, which is what I have have and am very happy with.

Also, you might want to get a front and rear strut bar along with it as well.
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by claymore
Does USDM have rear reclining seats in the passenger section? For the rest of the world the seats fold forward not rearward and do NOT recline therefore there is no interference when you run a strut bar.
It's doesn't really "recline" it just gets moved back a few inches so that you can position the seats into Refresh mode.
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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If you had to choose only one...
Lower tie bar or front strut bar, which would be more beneficial?
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Tough question, but I would think the lower tie bar would make more of a performance difference than the upper.
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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I've got my eye on the Spoon Sports lower bar and J's Racing upper bar/engine damper combo.
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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the spoon lower bar wont fit.dont know the details but i know it wont bolt up.
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Has no one on this board installed this item?
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Spoon Front Upper Strut Bar

Can anyone tell me if this product is made from steel or aluminum? I am looking for a steel fron strut bar to modify and I cannot weld to aluminum.
Erik
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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its made of aluminum.i dont think anyone is making them out of steel but i coeld be wrong.mabey try the cheap ebay ones.
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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they dont fit the us fit.t1r,tanabe and the j's bars all fit though
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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J's Racing... quality is top notch, fitment is perfect....I'm happy
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Thanks to both of you ^^^^.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Thanks, it looks lije I will be making my own out of 4130 chrome moly like I did with my 2 rear bars.
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Anyone have the DC Front Strut Bar installed?

I saw it for sale at jhpusa.com and I'd like to see some pics of it installed if possible. Thank you.
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by smeister
I saw it for sale at jhpusa.com and I'd like to see some pics of it installed if possible. Thank you.
if you're looking for a functional bar. Then I suggest you look elsewhere. If it's anything like their rear lower tie bars then they are for the bling factor only. The flex a lot but look nice.

how much are they going for? I'm sure you can find a better one for not much more.
 



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