Want to run this by you guys before I buy (strut bar)

[charris]

It's for a 3G eclipse (00-05), and it's a bolt - on that attaches to all 3 bolts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching&item=310115788682&viewitem=

Before I buy, I want to make sure it's okay. I'm just a little wary that this improvement could cost so little... :confused:

And just to make sure, I simply remove the nuts from the strut towers, put the brace on, and put the nuts back on, correct?

If I missed something, I apologize in advance. I've been searching for/reading what I can for the past few weeks before getting ready to make a move on a strut brace of my own.

[RAZ_76]

It's crap. I have one similar to that collecting dust in my backyard. You can have it for free but it's not worth it. You want something fixed with no swivels.
Boomer!

[charris]

I was wondering about that. Thanks for the heads-up.

[RAZ_76]

Anytime. get a DC one, they are about 110 and you have to get it for the 3G, 2000 to 2005 eclipse, or a stock eclipse one that comes on the V6 Eclipse.

[charris]

From what I've read, I didn't think the DC's were that much better than the 3G eclipse ones for the price difference...

Do the 3G bars even have a non-swivel version?

Sooner!


Also, is this the one you're referring to?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__DC-SPORTS-CS-2-FRONT-STRUT-BAR-00-03-ECLIPSE-4CYL_W0QQitemZ200301209834QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q2 6Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewIte mQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item 200301209834&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[RAZ_76]

This is a stock V6 3G one that I had.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/RAZ_76/01G017.jpg

This is a DC one

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/RAZ_76/DCSPORTSSTRUTBAR003.jpg

This one was the nicest one made by Carbing but cost me 300

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/RAZ_76/CARBINGSTRUTBARFROMJAPAN005.jpg

[RAZ_76]

From what I've read, I didn't think the DC's were that much better than the 3G eclipse ones for the price difference...

Do the 3G bars even have a non-swivel version?

Sooner!


Also, is this the one you're referring to?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__DC-SPORTS-CS-2-FRONT-STRUT-BAR-00-03-ECLIPSE-4CYL_W0QQitemZ200301209834QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q2 6Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewIte mQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item 200301209834&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__DC-SPORTS-CS-2-FRONT-STRUT-BAR-00-03-ECLIPSE-4CYL_W0QQitemZ200301209834QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q2 6Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewIte mQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item 200301209834&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

The stock 3G bars are not swiveled. They are the best for the buck. You can pick one up for about 50 bucks used.

[greddy]

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp228/sarukhan12/P1010760.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp228/sarukhan12/P1010767.jpg

That's what the DC bar looks like, the ebay listing you posted looks correct.

[greddy]

Dammit Ray, I was posting @ the same time, you beat me to it

[charris]

Lol, thanks for all the pictures. I'm not seeing any of the solid 3G eclipse ones on ebay. I may just go with the DC bar (I can afford it, I'll just get to listen to my parents whine about it for a while :P)

Are there any for sale on the forums right now? I'm about 5 posts away from being able to look in the commerce section. :(

Hey, nvm, I just moved from n00b to member. Schweetness...

*Edit: Sadness, I'm still not allowed to view that forum...

[RAZ_76]

You can post a wanted post for that 3G stock bar or Pm Rez. He's in Dallas and can usually get one for 50 shipped and you have it in one day. I did.

[charris]

I may go with the DC since it looks a lot cooler when the hood's up :P.

Since we're on the subject (sort of), where's the best place to go (or who can I go through) to get myself a set of coilovers and a rear sway bar? I'm going to sink my budget into suspension this spring, and I want to try and get my ducks in a row.

Also, can I get a better deal through someone here on the DC bar? (better than the ebay link I posted)

[greddy]

Addco makes a sway bar, as does ST, I believe RRM also makes one for our platform, try our vendors on here, they have very reasonable pricing, same with the coilovers, go through our vendors!

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=26996&highlight=TGC+vendors

[charris]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I still don't have permission to access that section of the forum. :confused::mad:

The rules say 45 days, but I'm reading 1 year in the forum assistance threads. Can I get an admin to help me out?

[RAZ_76]

I had ADDCO and was a great rear sway bar upgrade. Megan coil overs will run you about $900.

[greddy]

Just PM importcarpartsplus and they'll give you a quote

[greddy]

I had ADDCO and was a great rear sway bar upgrade. Megan coil overs will run you about $900.

I'm on megans right now, as are quite a few other members, the rest are split amongst D2, K-sport, and Tein, they are all about the same unless you get the Tein SS-P which you can use EDFC with. I have the ST rear sway bar right now, buy the sway bar first, one of the best upgrades I ever did on my car.

[RAZ_76]

This is where I got my dc bar from.

http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=3874

[charris]

Thanks a ton for the help, guys. Considering I knew nothing about cars a year ago, you've made this stuff a lot less daunting.

[RAZ_76]

Thanks a ton for the help, guys. Considering I knew nothing about cars a year ago, you've made this stuff a lot less daunting.

No problem dude, we've been there. If you need work on your Galant, or need parts installed, let me know. I'll hook you up.

[charris]

No problem dude, we've been there. If you need work on your Galant, or need parts installed, let me know. I'll hook you up.

I may take you up on that at some point. Assuming this ice lets up :rolleyes:

[RAZ_76]

I may take you up on that at some point. Assuming this ice lets up :rolleyes:

I hear you. I was playing with the e brake today. I love it.:) We are supposed to get more ice over night.

[brad995]

I'm on megans right now, as are quite a few other members, the rest are split amongst D2, K-sport, and Tein, they are all about the same unless you get the Tein SS-P which you can use EDFC with. I have the ST rear sway bar right now, buy the sway bar first, one of the best upgrades I ever did on my car.

I'm looking to buy a sway bar myself (I love tax refunds). Is this the bar that you recommend? Will this fit with no modifying? When I put on an exhaust later on does this sway bar have any problems with that?

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=STQ-51194&N=700+4294925130+400279+4294907686+4294924653+115&autoview=sku

The only place I could find the bar online from a retailer I've heard of. If you know any place to get one cheaper, please tell me.

[showtime]

Does the DC sports sway bar require and modifications to mount it or does it use the existing bolts? (front sway bar)

[charris]

I hear you. I was playing with the e brake today. I love it.:) We are supposed to get more ice over night.

Yeah, OU closed all their campuses tomorrow which means I get to put off my homework.

[RAZ_76]

Does the DC sports sway bar require and modifications to mount it or does it use the existing bolts? (front sway bar)

Direct bolt on.

[RAZ_76]

Yeah, OU closed all their campuses tomorrow which means I get to put off my homework.

Yeah, my kids don't have school, my wife is off so tomorrow, so I'm sleeping in late.

[showtime]

Direct bolt on.

fantastic