Tanabe Sustec Strut Bar

Price Paid:  $250.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1996 Honda Prelude

Summary:
Only works if you have stiffer springs/shocks and lowered, Or else strut bars don't work. Front and rear bars. Extremely noticable difference (according to my suspension setup). Quicker steering response and turning. Car much more grippier at corners. Took out much flex that I thought I already gotton rid of. Zero bodyroll (according to my suspension setup). REMEMBER!! If you have understeer problem, ALWAYS get rear bar before fronts. Fronts only will actually create more understeer which majority of the people (with understeer problem) make a mistake getting just front bars!! With oversteer problem... vice-versa.

Strengths:
Works way better than I thought. Looks great.

Weaknesses:
Product comes in a bag with hanger, so it had little light scratches =(

Price Paid:  $125.00 from www.optauto.com

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1999 Integra GS-R

Summary:
I shopped around and looked at all the bars, and in the end these ones offered all the same qualities of bars priced much higher. Actually, these bars are even nicer since they are adjustable. Build quality is excellent, the instructions are in Japanese...come on if you need instructions on how to screw a bolt in you shouldn't be driving :)

Strengths:
Excellent build quality. Adjustable. Awesome Price. (~$125 /ea)

Weaknesses:
You can over adjust the bars (out) and there is a little flex present. All in all can't do wrong for this price.

Similar Products Used:
Stock, and research every other bar out there.

Price Paid:  $250.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 98 honda civic ex coupe

Summary:
the fr & rr tanabe strut tower bars definitely tightened my car frame making it respond quicker, during turns, with less flex. since todays cars are lighter in weight, additional support for rigidy is a very good idea. it is a must when suspension is focused on. $250 is not much to spend for this good looking, useful product.

Strengths:
absolute quality, finish, and strength. very easy to install.

Weaknesses:
the installation instructions are in japanese,if you're looking for exact specifications.

Similar Products Used:
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