strut bars

willjacks · Post by **willjacks** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:02 pm

alright so i was wondering what yall thoughts on this ebay one is?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Neon-00-0 ... 19cff10ccf

im also thinking about just saving for some werks bars is there a noticable difference?

boostalot717 · Post by **boostalot717** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:04 pm

hinged strut bars are absolutley worthless. The Pwerks bars are the best bars out there, save you money and get those you will never regret it.

willjacks · Post by **willjacks** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:08 pm

alright for sure what you think about the mpx one? just outa curiosity cause i know thats hinged too

boostalot717 · Post by **boostalot717** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:39 pm

i really don't see whats so special about the mpx bar vs the same design of the one you posted on ebay. Other than its made by vibrant, basically for looks.

Think of it like this. When cornering, the bar will move at the hinge. With a solid welded bar theres no give in the design. Also idk about the mpx (vibrant) bar but those ebay bars are so flexabile I could probably bend it over my knee with my hands.

Idk what your plans are for the car, but if you looking for a big handling upgrade over stock a quality set of coilovers will provide the best improvement over any other suspension mod.

willjacks · Post by **willjacks** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:06 pm

Yea true those do look so flimsy and i had coilovers blew one out so im on just lowering springs now i wanted to just get them to stiffen it up alil for now and i need to make a sway bar mount still. Autox is coming soon.

boostalot717 · Post by **boostalot717** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:45 am

Get that coilover rebuilt.

willjacks · Post by **willjacks** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:07 pm

dont know if i can they are made by ipp i havent found any replacement parts or any shops in my area that does that

boostalot717 · Post by **boostalot717** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:13 pm

Not familar with IPP's are they their own brand or a renamed version of another coilover?

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:32 pm

boostalot717 wrote:i really don't see whats so special about the mpx bar vs the same design of the one you posted on ebay. Other than its made by vibrant, basically for looks.

Think of it like this. When cornering, the bar will move at the hinge. With a solid welded bar theres no give in the design. Also idk about the mpx (vibrant) bar but those ebay bars are so flexabile I could probably bend it over my knee with my hands.

I *had* (past tense) a Vibrant rear bar in one of my Neons.
I got rid of it.
I agree, it's for looks only. Function is a distant second.

You are right, regarding the 'flexing' - You'd be surprised at how much & how easy it is, to flex the Vibrant bar.

Just because the bar is on E-Bay, doesn't necessarily mean that it's lousy -
The 'e-bay' no-name brand bar that I have on on of my Neons, is actually stiffer than the Vibrant Bar !!

The problem with buying off of E-Bay, is that you won't know how good or bad the part is, until you actually get it delivered.
There's no way to 'test' the bar for stiffness, before you purchase it.

I agree with 'boostalot717', I have read only good things about the P-Werks strut bars.

- Nick

UriahRR · Post by **UriahRR** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:25 pm

Yo, just took my Mopar front and rear bars off yesterday and HOLY CRAP what a difference the rear bar made on off-ramps and long bends. I think I can easily pick up a rear wheel again. The solid bars really really REALLY make a difference.

And mine are for sale!

willjacks · Post by **willjacks** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:33 am

alright for sure thanks for the info and how much are you looking to get for the bars?

Post by **Canada** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:55 am

The Mopar bars are really nice. Really well made (Made by DC sports)