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This is the cheapest mod I can do at this point. Hotchkis is probably the best but too much for me right now. So what is better a RMM or a Tanabe Strut Tower Brace? and RMM is like $175 but a Tanabe is only $92 !! But if RMM performs better why not =P


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I have a RMM strut bar...you can manuever and handle the car more better. thumbsup

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they both perform the same. Only difference is that RMM comes with a battery tie down. The stock piece is good enough, so you don't need a new one, unless you want one for looks. I have the Tanabe & I've never had any problems with & I'm happy with it.

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i plan on gettin the tanabe soon its only 92$ thats freaking badass


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Originally Posted by FPcelica
i plan on gettin the tanabe soon its only 92$ thats freaking badass

does n e body have a link on tanabe ($92)?

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I don't know about $92 but this place:

http://intensepower.com/suspension6.html

has RMM for $170 and Tanabe for $105

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I'm sure, Performance-wise, they're very similar

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Originally Posted by v3n0m
they both perform the same. Only difference is that RMM comes with a battery tie down. The stock piece is good enough, so you don't need a new one, unless you want one for looks. I have the Tanabe & I've never had any problems with & I'm happy with it.

some people with RMM rust... and the bar isnt adjustable...


i have tanabe, and IMO its the best out there other than hotchkis.

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i got mine from suprastore for $ 92

they have a nice service.

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you could also try wholesalehyperformance.com and check out there clearence stuff, used to have the tanabe on sale

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is it me.. or does the Tanabe.. look like a "rinky dink" strut bar.. compared to the APR one??

the APR has like a disk look.. but the Tanabe is more like a ring (doesnt look too durable)

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I have had my RMM for 2 years, and it hasn't even begun to show signs of rust, granted I polish it like every other week!!

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what do you use to polish it?

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I have tanabe and it's nice. I got mine brand new for $80 from my friend's shop. I get little cheaper than anyone else. happywink happywink

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Originally Posted by SilverXtreme02
is it me.. or does the Tanabe.. look like a "rinky dink" strut bar.. compared to the APR one??

the APR has like a disk look.. but the Tanabe is more like a ring (doesnt look too durable)

the reason tanabe is better is because of the "rinky dink" ... even though its WAY strong... the APR sits on top of the actual strut and people hear poping noise with it because the strut moves.

thats why tanabe is better, its just as if not stronger than the APR bar.

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on the Tanabe did you sandwhich the endplates with the nutts. Like do you have a nutt underneath & ontop of the endplate?

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just wanted to let you know where the $92 tanabe strut is at..

http://www.suprastore.com/tanfronstrut.html
Regular price: $125.00Sale price: $92.00

the RMM is http://www.suprastore.com/rmmfronstrut.html
Regular price: $187.00Sale price: $175.00

Going Tanabe !! heck $83 can go to more mods!! thumbsup


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Just got my Tanabe in today and installed it.. does anyone have any pics of their install so I can make sure I did mine right? I know it's pretty simple, but I have the bar right on the battery hold down and left a gap between the frame and the bar.

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Originally Posted by spaztikid
Originally Posted by SilverXtreme02
is it me.. or does the Tanabe.. look like a "rinky dink" strut bar.. compared to the APR one??

the APR has like a disk look.. but the Tanabe is more like a ring (doesnt look too durable)

the reason tanabe is better is because of the "rinky dink" ... even though its WAY strong... the APR sits on top of the actual strut and people hear poping noise with it because the strut moves.

thats why tanabe is better, its just as if not stronger than the APR bar.
the only reason anyone would hear a poping noise with apr is if they didnt tighten it enough


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It should have a gap between the frame and the bar, or else, you'll be rubbing the bar against the frame & end up scratching it grin
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RMM overpriced. get tanabe like me...




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get Tanabe...


RMM sits too close to things.


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