DC strut bar

Main_Event · Oct 9, 2004

how effective is this bar will it help with my handling alot?http://www.modernperformance.com/dcx/srt-4_dc_strutbar.shtml

Main_Event · Oct 9, 2004

http://www.modernperformance.com/dcx/product_release/aem_srt4.jpg if the other one dint wrok

kaminari_neon · Oct 10, 2004

ive got both the front and rear with S3 coilovers and i feel no difference....these are more of a bling factor not performance...alot of ppl have said that they have felt HUGE differences etc etc

http://www.srtforums.com/photopost/data/500/11151DSC00058-med.JPG

http://www.srtforums.com/photopost/data/500/11151DSC00060-med.JPG

apd1772 · Oct 10, 2004

If anything, it made my car feel slightly tighter and rigid in the turns. I have both front and rear DC struts. But once I added the Hotchkiss anti-sway bars, that made a significant improvement in handling. I think the combination of both sets work well.

kaminari_neon · Oct 10, 2004

the Hotchkis sway bars are my next upgrade

Atlas · Oct 10, 2004

I've been reading tha sway bars > strut bars. Best suspension bang for you buck should be sway bars + coilovers. The next thing to get after that should be sticky tires... I guess strut bars would do little more than just add weight to the car. The sport compact web review of mopar's lightweight srt-4 said it would do basically .14 g over a stock srt-4 (1.01g on their skidpad), and it had stage 3 coilovers, front and rear antisway bars, and 245 width tires.

bodizapha13 · Oct 10, 2004

Atlas said:
I've been reading tha sway bars > strut bars. Best suspension bang for you buck should be sway bars + coilovers. The next thing to get after that should be sticky tires... I guess strut bars would do little more than just add weight to the car. The sport compact web review of mopar's lightweight srt-4 said it would do basically .14 g over a stock srt-4 (1.01g on their skidpad), and it had stage 3 coilovers, front and rear antisway bars, and 245 width tires.

Rode 100 miles today in a bunch of twisties one way to a car meet wiht strut bar on. Drove back with it off. No difference in handling. Sway bars and coilovers are the way to go. A strut bar is a place to set your cigarette while you are working under the hood.

solardodgesrt4 · Oct 10, 2004

I would disagree. I feel that my dc bars; especially in the front, gave me a tighter car and also help alittle with the twisties as far as non-limited slip goes. a little money keeps your car tighter with a bling factor.

Buckonine · Oct 10, 2004

I have the DC Front/Back. You don't really notice alot until you start putting some speed behind you turns. At a slow speed you won't really notice them, but at highway speeds, you'll notice the handling difference. Speed bumps...you can feel'm now better....even though that isn't such a good thing...

Atlas · Oct 12, 2004

How heavy are those strut bars?

black irish · Oct 12, 2004

<-- loves his

can't stop spinning · Oct 14, 2004

I have both, and when taking turns at normal speeds you can't tell they're there, but take a corner @ 150+km/hr, when the sign says 70Km/hr and you can tell that there is a difference. Also they look cool :thumbsup:

noTe · Oct 14, 2004

DC Strut Bars are a waste of money IMHO. They are the rice of SRT-4 strut bars.

If you want a real rear strut bar, get the P-Werks Tri-Point Brace.
If you want a near real front strut bar, get the Vibrant from Modern Performance.

I wish someone would make a even better front strut bar.

Jakencub · Oct 14, 2004

why are those 2 bars better??

noTe · Oct 14, 2004

Jakencub said:
why are those 2 bars better??

Well in my opinion, the P-Werks bar is better since it is bolted to the sides and middle of the car. I'll be getting it soon.

Also, I think the front bar from Modern Performance is the same as the front DC Sports bar, except way cheaper.

Jakencub · Oct 14, 2004

we were thinking about getting dc bars and then add 2 conector bars to the frame some where kind of a triangle piece off of it.

noTe · Oct 14, 2004

Jakencub said:
we were thinking about getting dc bars and then add 2 conector bars to the frame some where kind of a triangle piece off of it.

That's a good idea. But I think it's absolutely stupid to buy a front strut bar for over 100 bucks and in order to get full use of it, you have to modify it. That's why I think paying 40.00 for the MP one works the same as the DC Bar. But let me know if you do end up doing some custom work on your strut bars.

Jakencub · Oct 14, 2004

will do. we saw the dc one for a lot less than 100 in a few places that one reason was checking it out.

we are also looking at lower tie together suspension supports as well as a few other things. Figure if they work on other cars might as well check about making them for ours.

heck we might be getting a tig welder to make our own exhaust.

Atlas · Oct 15, 2004

Are there any reviews showing how much strut bars add on the skidpad and slalom?

Midnight Turbo · Oct 15, 2004

Jakencub - what are "a few other things" and where might I find info on the "lower tie together suspension supports"

Thanx

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