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Which strut bar/flex control bar is better? The APR Flex Control Bar, RMM Strut tower brace, or the tanabe front strut bar? Any opinions and comments will be appreciated! ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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I like the APR since thats what i have it, they all are made and fitted the same.. probaly slight difference here and there, but in the end same out come... better GRIP! ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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They all perform pretty much equally. The best strut bar is the hotchkis strut bar becauseyou can control your front camber with the camber plates it comes with.
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Hotchkis if you don't plan on getting coilovers, but if you get coilovers, then I would go with whatever your heart desires ![grin grin](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/grin.gif) . I went with Tanabe 'cuz I have their coilovers and I plan on getting their coilovers whenever they come out this year and'cuz it's Japanese. ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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i'm gonna go with RMM because of the single peice construction, so it's stiffer. But i think all of these will perform close to the same.
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pretty much all perform the same, install wise, ive done both tanabe and apr, the apr install is a lot easier since the bar is circular (the tanabe is in a short of ellipse shape). however, i did have to shave down some of the battery tie down to make it fit. the thing i like about tanabe is that the length is adjustable, so you can get so that it is a nice, tight fit. apr is super easy to install, fits perfect.
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i like my apr. like everyone here said, i don't see much of a diff in each brand name performance wise
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i'm gonna go with RMM because of the single peice construction, so it's stiffer. But i think all of these will perform close to the same. I have an RMM... I think it's awesome. ![grin grin](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/grin.gif)
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I'll probably end up going with the APR..thanks everyone! ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally posted by me Hotchkis if you don't plan on getting coilovers, but if you get coilovers, then I would go with whatever your heart desires . I went with Tanabe 'cuz I have their coilovers and I plan on getting their coilovers whenever they come out this year and'cuz it's Japanese. LOL, I don't know why no one has pointed that out to me. ![rolleyes rolleyes](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rolleyes.gif) What I ment to say was that I plan on getting their swaybars. ![tasty tasty](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/tasty.gif)
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how can you adjust camber with a strut tie bar. i font get it. how can a bar make the wheels strait?
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Hotchkis has it built into it. That's why it's like $400, pillow mounts aren't cheap, you're looking at atleast $200 for the pair, plus whatever front strut bar you go with. So by no means is the Hotchkis over priced.
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do you need to adjust front camber when you lower your ride?
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I'll probably end up going with the APR..thanks everyone! ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif) I bought that one also...I like it!!
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do you need to adjust front camber when you lower your ride? it depends how much you lower. Under 2 inches is fine w/o a camber kit from what i hear.
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do you need to adjust front camber when you lower your ride? it depends how much you lower. Under 2 inches is fine w/o a camber kit from what i hear. thanks ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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APR flex control bar, light and looks awesome ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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we sell them in our store. ![grin grin](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/grin.gif) APR flex control bar, light and looks awesome ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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APR flex control bar, light and looks awesome ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif) i just installed mine yesterday ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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I had the APR and could not stand it. it is so cheap, chinsey, and lame looking. I sold it and went with the tanabe and the quality/strength seems much better, plus its cheaper and much classier.
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I had the APR and could not stand it. it is so cheap, chinsey, and lame looking. I sold it and went with the tanabe and the quality/strength seems much better, plus its cheaper and much classier. Are you sure you arent talking about APC??? Everybody else thinks APR is high quality including me ![grin grin](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/grin.gif)
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i think the apr is good quality. its made by a repected company as well as tanabe, and the other strut bars as well, except apc. its just a matter of preference.
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where can i get the tanabe front strut bar for a good price???
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love my apr..looks good under the hood plus noticed a diference in performance ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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where can i get the tanabe front strut bar for a good price??? suprastore.com, its around 100.
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Hey RedDevil...Have you bought and tested out the Hypermotive strut???IF so,let us know.I was thinking about getting some of their components in the future.
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im gettin tanabe now! ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
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I'm going to have to check out their site.All this talk about their struts makes me curious. ![smile smile](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/smile.gif)
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