Strut Bars

LegendaryAcs · 05-19-02, 10:58 PM

Sorry I know this topic has been done to death, but after reading other threads I am still confused.

So far this is what i picked up:
*Companies don't make strut bars specifically for Legends.
*I could get one custom made or 97' Prelude strut bars work also.

However, I still have questions:
*What brand of Prelude strut bars work the best?
*What needs to be done to modify these bars to fit G2 Legends?
(I understand that some bending is required)
*Does anyone have installation instructions?
(Lots of the links provided on other threads are dead)
*Do I have other options when it comes to getting a strut bar?

By the way, I have a 94' Legend ls. I would truly appriciate any help. Thanks everyone.

Legendary91L · 05-20-02, 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by LegendaryAcs

However, I still have questions:
*What brand of Prelude strut bars work the best?

Get the ones on eBay from Procarparts.com. I got mine for $24 shipped. These seem to be the best since the bar is rectangular and not a full circle so it clears the engine better.

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Originally posted by LegendaryAcs
*What needs to be done to modify these bars to fit G2 Legends?

You will need to bolt the mounts to the strut bolts. You will most likely need to put 3 washers on the screw closest to the engine to lift the bar up a little to clear the engine. Put the bar one base and screw it on. Twist it so the bases go over the engine. You will understand when you see the actual strut bar. Do the same with the other side and bolt it on.

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Originally posted by LegendaryAcs
*Does anyone have installation instructions?

We tried to do one at the Legendary Legendz meet and I think some of the pictures are on the website when I was trying to put Leon's together. Check out www.legendarylegendz.com and go to the April meet.

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Originally posted by LegendaryAcs
*Do I have other options when it comes to getting a strut bar?

Not really, the procarparts bars have more customability as far as bending the bases. Someone had a Neuspeed strut bar, but for $80, that is not worth the time in my opinion. When I installed my bar, I noticed a day and night difference in handling. I'm sure since my car does sit low, the body flex was getting unreal.

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Originally posted by LegendaryAcs
By the way, I have a 94' Legend ls. I would truly appriciate any help.

You might have trouble installing any kind of strut bar with the exception of the MLS and MLS copy that Fut has been making because of the A/C lines that run along the drivers side part of the engine.

Also, dont quote me on this but I think the coupe's structure is a little different from sedans. I was able to put my strut bar on with the directions I posted above. I was trying to install Leon's and no matter how I did it, the mounting points did not line up. Anyone have a successful installation with a coupe without any heavy modifications done to the strut bar? Also, Leon Millete I think has a shop taking the procarparts.com strut bars and modifying them a touch so they will fit really well for our car. This way its still cheaper than buying an MLS or MLS copy strut bar.

I hope this helps.

LegendaryAcs · 05-20-02, 02:10 AM

Thanks for all the help Legendary91L!!

**502 MotorSports** · 05-20-02, 04:26 PM

Guess what...We will be launching one very soon.
Performance is awesome..I will post pics shortly
Keep your eyes on the P/M section for more details/ group buy info

Sh0ck3d · 05-20-02, 11:34 PM

Leon,

You mean you will be doing a Procarparts.com group buy for strut bars? That would be awesome... $24 is a helluva deal for ANY strut bar, and if for a few bucks more I can get one for my Sedan that fits, well, YAY. How long we talking?

Thanks

-Sh0ck3d

PS: THANKS PATRICK! TONS OF GREAT INFO!

**502 MotorSports** · 05-20-02, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by Sh0ck3d
Leon,

You mean you will be doing a Procarparts.com group buy for strut bars? That would be awesome... $24 is a helluva deal for ANY strut bar, and if for a few bucks more I can get one for my Sedan that fits, well, YAY. How long we talking?

Thanks

-Sh0ck3d

PS: THANKS PATRICK! TONS OF GREAT INFO!

Actually, a strut bar designed FOR the coupe AND sedan...no more modifying necessary.

More details once the doorsill group buy is complete.
The Prelude strut bar is too much trouble to modify, as Patrick said....hell, I put a nice dent in my fender trying to bend the bar/mounts/anything!!! Patrick tried his best, and spent several hours trying to make it work...as his did. NOT GOOD!

So, Legendary Legendz will be teaming up with KMS to make strut bars for coupe/sedan. I will test fit them both to ensure less problems than the generic Lude one. Actually, NO problems...plug n play.

Stay tuned

jose3030 · 05-21-02, 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by Leon Millette

Actually, NO problems...plug n play.

Stay tuned

The reason I didnt get into the "MLS COPY BAR" was because I was scared it wasnt gonna work.

However, if you insure that the Coupe ones will work (the ones you're designing), count me in for one GUARANTEED!

LegendaryAcs · 05-21-02, 05:27 AM

Leon that sounds great! Count me in, please keep me updated. Thanks.

T Radz · 05-21-02, 11:07 AM

I would also be interested in a strut bar for my sedan. That would be great!! Keep us updated.

**502 MotorSports** · 05-21-02, 12:59 PM

I sure will
Thanks for th positive repsonses

E K · 05-21-02, 02:11 PM

Leon,

Are you planning on making front and rear strut bars? Or just fronts?

Shad_93LSCoupe · 05-21-02, 02:11 PM

Definitely interested here! Thanks Leon!

*Avarice* · 05-21-02, 02:49 PM

Leon,

Are you referring to the Prelude strut bars not installing properly?

Quote:

Originally posted by Leon Millette

More details once the doorsill group buy is complete.
The Prelude strut bar is too much trouble to modify, as Patrick said....hell, I put a nice dent in my fender trying to bend the bar/mounts/anything!!! Patrick tried his best, and spent several hours trying to make it work...as his did. NOT GOOD!

Stay tuned

**502 MotorSports** · 05-21-02, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by Avarice
Leon,

Are you referring to the Prelude strut bars not installing properly?

Yes, we tried it on my coupe only...it was different from the ones you guys have. Round vs Flat.

Patrick put his own on, not much problem, NO luck on mine

**502 MotorSports** · 05-21-02, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by E K
Leon,

Are you planning on making front and rear strut bars? Or just fronts?

For now, front ones, but if there is enough interest, I will also do a rear one

05-19-02, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
LegendaryAcs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: sO kAL, irviNE..but from the bAY Posts: 469 Car 1: '94 LEGEND LS coupe iTrader: (0)	Strut Bars Sorry I know this topic has been done to death, but after reading other threads I am still confused. So far this is what i picked up: Companies don't make strut bars specifically for Legends. I could get one custom made or 97' Prelude strut bars work also. However, I still have questions: What brand of Prelude strut bars work the best? What needs to be done to modify these bars to fit G2 Legends? (I understand that some bending is required) Does anyone have installation instructions? (Lots of the links provided on other threads are dead) Do I have other options when it comes to getting a strut bar? By the way, I have a 94' Legend ls. I would truly appriciate any help. Thanks everyone. __________________ http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6271/55jn3ro.jpg '94 LEGEND LS coupe: Taffeta White 30 x 15 tint Black Widow 4150 security system Clear corners and bumpers McCulloch 6000k HIDs Denso iridium spark plugs Weapon*R dragon intake Remus Specific w/ custom 2.25 piping "18 Konig Rated R Eibach springs Koni struts New Leather

05-20-02, 02:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
LegendaryAcs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: sO kAL, irviNE..but from the bAY Posts: 469 Car 1: '94 LEGEND LS coupe iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the help Legendary91L!! __________________ http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6271/55jn3ro.jpg '94 LEGEND LS coupe: Taffeta White 30 x 15 tint Black Widow 4150 security system Clear corners and bumpers McCulloch 6000k HIDs Denso iridium spark plugs Weapon*R dragon intake Remus Specific w/ custom 2.25 piping "18 Konig Rated R Eibach springs Koni struts New Leather

05-20-02, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ATLVILLE Posts: 9,445 Car 1: e39 540i Car 2: e46 325xi \| e46 330i Car 3: S430 iTrader: (0)	Guess what...We will be launching one very soon. Performance is awesome..I will post pics shortly Keep your eyes on the P/M section for more details/ group buy info __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| Final e39 Pics \| 502MotorSports MySpace

05-20-02, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sh0ck3d Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 476 iTrader: (0)	Leon, You mean you will be doing a Procarparts.com group buy for strut bars? That would be awesome... $24 is a helluva deal for ANY strut bar, and if for a few bucks more I can get one for my Sedan that fits, well, YAY. How long we talking? Thanks -Sh0ck3d PS: THANKS PATRICK! TONS OF GREAT INFO! __________________ -Sh0ck3d

05-21-02, 05:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
LegendaryAcs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: sO kAL, irviNE..but from the bAY Posts: 469 Car 1: '94 LEGEND LS coupe iTrader: (0)	Leon that sounds great! Count me in, please keep me updated. Thanks. __________________ http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6271/55jn3ro.jpg '94 LEGEND LS coupe: Taffeta White 30 x 15 tint Black Widow 4150 security system Clear corners and bumpers McCulloch 6000k HIDs Denso iridium spark plugs Weapon*R dragon intake Remus Specific w/ custom 2.25 piping "18 Konig Rated R Eibach springs Koni struts New Leather

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05-21-02, 11:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
T Radz llz*onz Legend Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 96 Car 1: '95 Legend SE/or is it? :) iTrader: (0)	I would also be interested in a strut bar for my sedan. That would be great!! Keep us updated.

05-21-02, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ATLVILLE Posts: 9,445 Car 1: e39 540i Car 2: e46 325xi \| e46 330i Car 3: S430 iTrader: (0)	I sure will Thanks for th positive repsonses __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| Final e39 Pics \| 502MotorSports MySpace

05-21-02, 02:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
E K Junior Mint Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SGV & SouthBay Posts: 640 Car 1: 91 Legend, 03 G35 iTrader: (0)	Leon, Are you planning on making front and rear strut bars? Or just fronts? __________________ 91 Acura Legend Sedan LS 173 HP/180 torque 03.5 Infiniti G35 Coupe 5AT for sale 06 Infiniti Athens Blue G35 Coupe 6MT

05-21-02, 02:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shad_93LSCoupe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 225 Car 1: 1993 LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Definitely interested here! Thanks Leon!

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