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HippoSleek · 12-30-2002, 03:21 PM

I've always been curious as to the more $ = better thing.

A couple of questions:
1) is there a difference in materials?
2) is there a difference in design?

Most STBs are copies of spendy Cusco, Greddy, or other bars. The are manufacutured with the same grade "D" or "O" stock aluminum. If the design is the same and the materials used in that design, the only potential differences are the welds used on the mounting bracket and the hardware. There really aren't any other manufacturing steps in such a simple item. Now, if the hardware and welds don't break, they are sufficient - so what is the difference?

12-30-2002, 03:21 PM	#7
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0)	curious I've always been curious as to the more $ = better thing. A couple of questions: 1) is there a difference in materials? 2) is there a difference in design? Most STBs are copies of spendy Cusco, Greddy, or other bars. The are manufacutured with the same grade "D" or "O" stock aluminum. If the design is the same and the materials used in that design, the only potential differences are the welds used on the mounting bracket and the hardware. There really aren't any other manufacturing steps in such a simple item. Now, if the hardware and welds don't break, they are sufficient - so what is the difference?