Adjustable strut bar question

[fastivaca]

Just installed the adjustable strut bar after modifying the ignition coil bracket. My question is this... how do you know when the bar is properly adjusted?

Thanks

[oxbrain]

When the chassis doesn't flex. The festiva strut mounts are pretty well connected, so it doesn't flex much anyway.

You'd probably only notice the difference on a track.

[monkeyracing]

Calling it a strut brace isn't 100% accurate, especially if it has jointed ends. What it is really is sort of a pretensioner for the strut towers, which in turn kind of braces them.

The way I set one up is to tighten it up until you can feel a little tension/resistance. The pretty much does it.

[aspireguy95]

how much did you pay for it?do u have any pics?

[URTOAST]

Where did you get it?? I have been looing for one..

[Gomez]

Last I heard, I was talking to someone at FMS and was going to buy a solid one. He told me of their plans and said the adjustable ones were in the works so I waited. I assume that is where it came from or at least where it is available.

[fastivaca]

Where did you get it?? I have been looing for one..

I bought mine used but I know that it was originally from FMS. There's a photo showing most of it here http://tinyurl.com/2rawvo

[EVOGUN]

I really don't think that bar will help very much, but it looks cool.

Thanks :wink:

[fastivaca]

^^ Why do you say that?

[URTOAST]

Where did you get it?? I have been looing for one..

I bought mine used but I know that it was originally from FMS. There's a photo showing most of it here http://tinyurl.com/2rawvo

I was looking for the old non adjustable one, I think it's built by Cusco, but they only list bars by Chassis number for mazda's... Argg... FMS said they are all out, and shood have some in this month??

[EVOGUN]

^^ Why do you say that?

I think the bar will bend and twist more because it's not in direct line with the strut tops. It will help But not as much as a strong direct bar over the towers.

Thanks :wink:

[fastivaca]

That makes sense...

[SimonTuffGuy]

Ian - if you decide to sell it, let me know...