MLS Strut Bar Copy [Update]

LegendGS · May 16, 2002

We have test fitted the bar on both the sedan and coupe, and because of the way the MLS ones are set to barely clear under the hood, any slight variance either in the bar or the car may cause a misfit.

What we have concluded is that the bars would have to be cut an additional 1/4". This will still allow room between the bar and the engine, while ensuring that it also clears the hood, and IMO, would be a much better fit than the actual MLS bars.

So, at this point, the bars will be cut and re-powder-coated. As ChrisK has said that he does not need it powder-coated being that he plans to paint it anyway, we'd like to know if anyone else would like to not have it powder-coated.

Please let us know.

As far as time is concerned, it looks like it would take about 3 more weeks as the fabricator has since been bogged with more work.

Sorry about the delay, and any inconvenience. We'll try to get this done and out to those of you who ordered ASAP.

Thanks for understanding.

LegendGS · Jul 16, 2002

They have been shipped.

They were shipped last Thursday, so you should be receiving it any time now.

SEDAN91 · Jul 16, 2002

YEAHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!

Can't wait to get it......

Thanks to all that made it happen !!!!

Keith..

LegendGS · Jul 16, 2002

And thanks to everyone who has been patient with this whole thing. It helped to ease some of the stress of getting this done.

Hopefully, you'll find it worth the wait.

Please let us know when you receive your bars.

eddie · Jul 16, 2002

Did I hear "SHIPPED"??

ohh, he he he I can't wait to see it coming.

I'm usually not this excited over a strut bar, but this one has definitely got me all worked up!

Now, I just have to find my tool box and tame my itchy fingers a little longer.

I'll take some pictures as I attempt to put it on the car then report back here. Thanks again to all that made this happened.

Now, where is my torque wrench.....

regards,

__________
eddie
95 LS 6sp

ChrisK · Jul 16, 2002

asianlegend said:
Other than price, do you see the design or the performance benefit to be any greater or lesser between either model?

The performance should be near equal given that both cars will be made with good quality. Strut tower braces are not like anti sway bars. Once the bar supports the strut towers enough where the towers no longer flex, than that is good enough and anything more is useless.

Anti swap bars on the other hand can be made softer or stiffer depending on what state of tune you want. Going too stiff on an anti sway bar in the front will start to cause more undesired understeer. I

In all practical purposes, Leons bar and the MLS bar will perform nearly identical, and the difference is in the cosmetics. Leaons one from what I could see in the picture might be better for someone looking for a more show quality, while the MLS is nealy a stock looking bar.

aiznpride · Jul 16, 2002

so when will these be send out?
-j

LegendGS · Jul 16, 2002

They were shipped out at the end of last week. They should be at your doors any time now.

aiznpride · Jul 16, 2002

cool, thanx.
-j

eddie · Jul 16, 2002

I got it! Thanks.

I just got the strut bar from the FedEx guy.

he he time to do some rigidity enhancement. The bar is pretty light and strong. Thanks LegendGS and all. Finally....... I'll report back later

regards,

______________
eddie
95 LS 6sp

LegendGS · Jul 17, 2002

Good deal, Eddie.

SEDAN91 · Jul 17, 2002

I got the bars todays....

Can't wait to install it, but my car is in the paint shop..
I got hit buy the USPO truck in the back..just paint no body work..

Again, Thanks to all who made this come alive...

Keith..

Steve91LS · Jul 17, 2002

A special thanks to Graeme and Fut...

I just wanted to say a special thank you to LegendGS and Fut for making this all come together.

I received my bar yesterday and I just had to install it the first chance i could! I went to my buddies shop right after work and i put it on.

Let me just say that there is a night and day difference in handling/cornering. Body roll is basically non-existent and the front end has a new 'solid' feel.

After doing my suspension, i thought the handling was awesome, but now it truly does handle like it was on rails. I drove almost 80 miles since yesterday just to get the feel... needless to say I LIKE!!!

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Installation Tips (*coupe):
by Steve91LS

Tools/Materials:
14mm deep socket, 12mm reg., 10mm reg., hinged ratchets (if possible), flathead screwdriver, zip ties
Time: 50 mins.

1.) Remove the stock brace in order to position the Strut bar easier (12mm).

2.) Remove the two bolts on the strut tower nearest the engine on each tower (14mm).

3.) Test place the bar.

4.) As you will see, there is a cruise control cable bracket you will need to remove and a wire harness that will need repositioning on the driver side. Remove the rear cable bracket (10mm) and remove the wire harness from its bracket by using the screwdriver to press on the release (flathead).

5.) Place the bar on the towers and hand tighten the nuts. (When putting the bar on the tower, make sure the cruise cable is OVER the bar)

6.) Torque down the nuts using the ratchet (14mm) 5-6 turns each, then switch to the opposite side and torque the nut diagonally across until tight (like when torquing lug nuts on a wheel). This will insure even placement of the brackets to the body.

7.) Zip tie both the wire harness to the tower bar and the cruise cable near where the original brackets would have been.

8.) Re-install the stock anti-sway bar.

9.) YOU'RE DONE!!!
*not sure if the installation will differ from the sedan

Have fun!!!

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LegendGS · Jul 17, 2002

Thanks Steve!

Good job on the installation tips. You did a better job at it that I.

ChrisK · Jul 18, 2002

I just got my MLS bar again for the second time. This time around it installed in about 5-10 minutes and everything fits perfect.

LegendGS · Jul 18, 2002

Happy to hear, Chris!

akleg4life · Jul 18, 2002

Hey LegendGS,

Just wanted to let you know that I received my strut bars. Thanks. Haven't installed it yet. But I will. Thanks again.

AK

LegendGS · Jul 18, 2002

No problem Ak. Let us know how it goes.

LegendC · Jul 19, 2002

Re: A special thanks to Graeme and Fut...

Steve91LS said:
I just wanted to say a special thank you to LegendGS and Fut for making this all come together.

I received my bar yesterday and I just had to install it the first chance i could! I went to my buddies shop right after work and i put it on.

Let me just say that there is a night and day difference in handling/cornering. Body roll is basically non-existent and the front end has a new 'solid' feel.

After doing my suspension, i thought the handling was awesome, but now it truly does handle like it was on rails. I drove almost 80 miles since yesterday just to get the feel... needless to say I LIKE!!!

Completely agree with you. I could not wait to put it in yesterday, I will post my installation picts soon. Car handles very very flat now. I did have to re-route my A/C lines to make everything fit.

ChrisK · Jul 19, 2002

I was going to wait until I drove the car for a while, as I think I might have a pleceble type effect, but it seems like it really is doing something for the positive

The body roll of the same of course, but it feels like the steering response is a little faster and more precise.

LegendC · Jul 22, 2002

Picts of the Cold Air box going back in after the head rebuild and the strut bar.

LegendGS · Jul 23, 2002

LegendC,

I noticed that you pushed your A/C line over the factory strut bar.

You may be better off actually tucking it under the factory bar. It looks cleaner, and won't get in the way of your hood.

Here's a pic of mine.

LegendC · Jul 23, 2002

I actually did end up tucking it underneath it. My roommate had already snapped the shots before I figured that last piece out. Do you recommend retightenging the bolts after you put a couple miles on it?

LegendGS · Jul 23, 2002

I've actually never had any trouble with it coming loose. I've removed and installed my bar many times, and the bolts have been tight every time. There's no harm in making sure though.

Kurizma · Jul 23, 2002

Is the strut bar still for sale? and how much do they go for?

jrock7791 · Jul 23, 2002

Kurizma, contact Jae (aiznpride) he is selling his...and he hasn't installed it yet.

MLS Strut Bar Copy [Update]

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