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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => SUSPENSION & STEERING => Topic started by: AJ77 on April 23, 2009, 11:34:08

Title: Strut bar
Post by: AJ77 on April 23, 2009, 11:34:08: Hello guys, wonderin if anyone here knows where to get a good strut bar for the i30. There are 2 at ebay; one of them from shark racing and the other from germany (i guess).So, wonderin if there are any more sites or locations where I could find a good one for a bargain?

A quick one for our Aussie members:

'Force flow electric supercharger'. Do you guys recommend this item item? Im lookin into a simple mods only..

thanks
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: Oggie on April 23, 2009, 11:56:22: Dunno about the strut bar, but I suggest you read THIS (http://www.autospeed.com/A_110827/cms/article.html) article. The chances that it will give a noticeable improvement is very unlikely. You need some serious electrical capacity to give a significant boost and if you have significant boost, you also need to replace or reprogram the ECU. You would be better off spending money on a real supercharger or turbocharger.
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: Shambles on April 23, 2009, 12:17:18: There's been some discussion about the whys and wherefores of fitting a strut bar.

tzwientjuh has fitted one and you can read about his experiences here (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,455.0.html) and here (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,1983.0.html). Also, have a look on kspec (http://www.kspec.com/main.php?ac_id=191) :)
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: Dazzler on April 23, 2009, 12:26:56: Quote from: Oggie on April 23, 2009, 11:56:22
Dunno about the strut bar, but I suggest you read THIS (http://www.autospeed.com/A_110827/cms/article.html) article. The chances that it will give a noticeable improvement is very unlikely. You need some serious electrical capacity to give a significant boost and if you have significant boost, you also need to replace or reprogram the ECU. You would be better off spending money on a real supercharger or turbocharger.

Hi Oggie

Is your car fixed.. did they do a good job?
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: Duckman on April 23, 2009, 21:59:44: I had a look into rear strut bars, but the few companies I looked up didn't make or stock i30 ones. I just have to search my emails to find the companies! :twisted:
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: AJ77 on April 25, 2009, 00:58:43: The Turbo Zet thing was hilarious :lol:

I'm not really into making major changes to my car. Just need sumtn to make the driving a 'little' more fun. :wink:

By the way, the thread bout the strut bar was very helpful! Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: Oggie on April 25, 2009, 11:02:43: Quote from: Dazz on April 23, 2009, 12:26:56
Hi Oggie

Is your car fixed.. did they do a good job?
Only got it back yesterday. The car looks as good as new. They did an excellent job. :)
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: Dazzler on April 25, 2009, 12:02:47: Great news Oggie.. If you don't mind me asking did you have to pay the insurance excess or was it all covered by the other party...
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: Oggie on April 26, 2009, 04:46:52: Quote from: Dazz on April 25, 2009, 12:02:47
Great news Oggie.. If you don't mind me asking did you have to pay the insurance excess or was it all covered by the other party...
All covered by the other party.
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: jmkoek on September 14, 2010, 16:10:25: http://www.mancando.com/Products_car/i30.html (http://www.mancando.com/Products_car/i30.html)

This is my local site, you can get stuff for the i30 and shipped to you, i have the strut bar here and it has made some difference. Enjoy
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: duke on October 21, 2010, 23:15:36: Try xauto / artx or crown kits 88 nice full body struts.
Title: Re: Strut bar
Post by: alinsslx on April 01, 2011, 13:30:38: I just ordered mine from a Korean vendor, should be coming soon. I'll let you know how it handles after.