does it really make a difference what brand strut bar i get? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Monkey Boy · 08-05-2003, 08:24 PM

i have enough money to purchase a back and front. now i could get cusco type os for 330 or pilot for under 100. thats saving 200+ bucks. does it really matter the brand? are some brands better than others?

zero.counter · 08-05-2003, 08:36 PM

I had the pilots on my KA 240 S13 front only. I think the change was in my head, but the car did grip better on accelerating turns.

The cuscos, I had on an SR 240 i just sold and they were good as well. Very stiff, and pricey.

To tell you the truth, they were both relatively equal in stiffening the chassis and with grip.

If money is the issue, the just go pilot front/back s13.

*hiding in the bushes, waiting*
I can't wait to see what certain others may suggest.

*radhaz* · 08-05-2003, 11:10 PM

I suggest that he uses the

this is damn near a weekly topic here.

uiuc240 · 08-05-2003, 11:12 PM

As long as they are sturdy enough to withstand some decent compression stresses, you'll be good to go. In other words, the Pilot ones are fine. The only reason for the more expensive ones is that they provide nice underhood bling. Kinda like the difference between a Casio and a TAG Heuer.

Eric

MarvynDT · 08-05-2003, 11:49 PM

Most people cannot discern any difference in handling between different strut bars. Unless you have a feel for your car's handling characteristics, you really won't notice the difference between the Cusco or the Pilot (Unless the Pilot is poorly made).

If you fall into this category, get the Pilot.

mbmbmb23 · 08-06-2003, 11:05 PM

I would go with the cheaper one as long as it didnt rust/oxidize the finish of the metal.

-m

RedlineRacer · 08-07-2003, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by James
Just get one from Ebay for $25...shipped!

Thats what I was about to say. If I get one, I am going strait to Ebay and getting one for around $20-30.

s0ldats · 08-07-2003, 12:45 PM

it's all about quality (fitment, clean welds) if the cheaper one fits, it'll probably work as good as the cusco one.

Rice'N'Ice · 08-07-2003, 11:31 PM

I got a bomz strut bar off ebay for nothing (under $30). It fit great and looks great.

AJs14 · 08-08-2003, 11:14 AM

It does not really matter. If you're going for show, then obviouly buy the nicest, name brand one you can get. Other than that you can't really tell the difference except if you track the car and test the times. And even then, track/car conditions and human coordination can vary.

pearlwhiteS14 · 08-08-2003, 02:12 PM

Where are you buying these strut bars from? I looked on ebay and could not find any for an s14. the only ones are for the earlier models.

Monkey Boy · 08-08-2003, 08:08 PM

its for a s13 so its for an early model.

08-05-2003, 08:24 PM	#1
Monkey Boy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 808-monkeyland Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does it really make a difference what brand strut bar i get? i have enough money to purchase a back and front. now i could get cusco type os for 330 or pilot for under 100. thats saving 200+ bucks. does it really matter the brand? are some brands better than others?

08-05-2003, 11:10 PM	#3
radhaz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SD SoCal / Jax, Fl Posts: 659 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I suggest that he uses the this is damn near a weekly topic here. __________________ Need a 96 driver side window switch. Feel free to pm me with a price

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uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As long as they are sturdy enough to withstand some decent compression stresses, you'll be good to go. In other words, the Pilot ones are fine. The only reason for the more expensive ones is that they provide nice underhood bling. Kinda like the difference between a Casio and a TAG Heuer. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

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AJs14 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2003 Location: Walnut,CA Age: 47 Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It does not really matter. If you're going for show, then obviouly buy the nicest, name brand one you can get. Other than that you can't really tell the difference except if you track the car and test the times. And even then, track/car conditions and human coordination can vary. __________________ 1991 MKIII Turbo (272rwhp/330ft/lbs) SOLD! 1995 MKIV 6spd (314 rwhp) SOLD! 1996 S14 SE w/ SR SOLD! 1996 SC300 Dubs can't drift.

08-05-2003, 08:36 PM	#2
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had the pilots on my KA 240 S13 front only. I think the change was in my head, but the car did grip better on accelerating turns. The cuscos, I had on an SR 240 i just sold and they were good as well. Very stiff, and pricey. To tell you the truth, they were both relatively equal in stiffening the chassis and with grip. If money is the issue, the just go pilot front/back s13. hiding in the bushes, waiting I can't wait to see what certain others may suggest.

08-05-2003, 11:49 PM	#5
MarvynDT Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Most people cannot discern any difference in handling between different strut bars. Unless you have a feel for your car's handling characteristics, you really won't notice the difference between the Cusco or the Pilot (Unless the Pilot is poorly made). If you fall into this category, get the Pilot.

08-06-2003, 11:05 PM	#6
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would go with the cheaper one as long as it didnt rust/oxidize the finish of the metal. -m

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s0ldats Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: so. cal Posts: 657 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's all about quality (fitment, clean welds) if the cheaper one fits, it'll probably work as good as the cusco one.

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Rice'N'Ice Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Statesboro Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got a bomz strut bar off ebay for nothing (under $30). It fit great and looks great.

08-08-2003, 02:12 PM	#11
pearlwhiteS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago West Burbs Age: 51 Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Where are you buying these strut bars from? I looked on ebay and could not find any for an s14. the only ones are for the earlier models.

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Monkey Boy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 808-monkeyland Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its for a s13 so its for an early model.