andnyleswillriot Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has had experience with this cheap ebay strut tower bar. I can't imagine it'll be drastically different than a more usual-priced (like 100-150 dollar such as the gt.spec or cusco) one considering it's just a single piece of aluminum haha. any info is greatly appreciated, thanks! link here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Flat-Type-Strut-Tower-Upper-Bar-Front-Subaru-LEGACY-05-09-BL9-BP9-/400419060011?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2009%7CMake%3ASubaru%7CModel%3ALegacy&hash=item5d3ad5f92b&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 in my experience cheap things from ebay don't usually fit right. and with a strut tower bar that matters. and if I understand it correctly, they don't really increase chasis stiffness on these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnyleswillriot Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 yeah I've read that too but a buddy of mine has a 2.5i like mine and the way it handles the curvy hairpin turns on mtn roads where I live is definitely different than mine does stock, not sure how to explain it but it feels firmer. I think I'll probably go for it since it's so cheap and is returnable unless anyone knows it won't fit or something else that could go wrong. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Best use for a strut bar is to beat yourself over your head with it. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moddiction Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 It's for looks. I'd imagine it will fit. Since its only for bling if you like how it looks than go for it. WWW.MODDICTION.COM Moddiction Stainless steel and Titanium shift knobs. Drivetrain, suspension, brakes, exhaust, cooling, fuel, gauges+MUCH more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnyleswillriot Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 good thing I didn't just go ahead and buy an expensive one I guess! hahah. so 40 bucks for engine bling since my 2.5i has none? why the **** not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 On some cars, a strut tower could make a difference. An ebay strut tower was my first mod. It fit fine, but the brackets are made of cheaper and thinner metal than the expensive ones. Not that it matters since the front shock towers are virtually integral with the firewall. But it's still on my car for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bochuck Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I have that bar. The strut brackets take a little finesse to install. May need to pry slightly to line up, but as you can see from the pic, it fits. Not bad for a little low cost bling. VF-52 and all associated bits tuned by Tuning Alliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnyleswillriot Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 ^thanks for sharing that picture! already bought it and I might just have to paint it so it stands out a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bochuck Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 NP. I just threw one of the cheap Whiteline stickers on it that I got when I received my sways. Tacky, but whatever. VF-52 and all associated bits tuned by Tuning Alliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 yeah I've read that too but a buddy of mine has a 2.5i like mine and the way it handles the curvy hairpin turns on mtn roads where I live is definitely different than mine does stock, not sure how to explain it but it feels firmer. I think I'll probably go for it since it's so cheap and is returnable unless anyone knows it won't fit or something else that could go wrong. thanks! His car is lighter and slower, so it feels faster in the turns. Buy it for looks, because it sure as heck isn't actually stiffening anything. Most strut bars don't. The chassis doesn't flex there. The ebay one probably won't fit well either. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnyleswillriot Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 ^lighter and slower? I also have a 2.5i, not a GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice_rocket Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 He could simply have stiffer tires than you, it makes a big difference. But, I'm still with the "if you like it, buy it" it certainly isn't going to "hurt" your car unless it rubs on the hood. I always bought one for my different cars for fun, but when I had the Evo you could see how seriously built that one was in comparison. Heck if I had $40 burning a hole in my pocket I would buy it for fun. Shit, I just bought a delrin shift knob for my 5EAT because I just finally couldn't stand seeing the scuff mark on the leather knob I have had for years and years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Speaking of rubbing, some of the ebay bars did hit the cosmetic engine cover and the vibration made a noise. Just grind a small piece of the cover off with a dremel to get clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 ^lighter and slower? I also have a 2.5i, not a GT. O. Well it's not the tower bar making the difference. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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