w204 front strut bar
04-19-2011, 11:40 AM
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ok so i got in contact with Jay from MB arts and this is what he had to say regarding a group buy:
"For a group buy, I would would need to get 5+ orders. Since the strut tower brace has a very low profit margin, $25.00 is the maximum discount that can be given and for the group buy MB Arts will cover the sales tax. Cost would be $325.00 shipping not included. Retail for each brace is $382.00 with tax, for a total GB discount of roughly $57.00
I also carry W204 camber arms and can do a group buy on those as well. The camber arms GB can be 4+ members with a discount of $25.00, and MB Arts will cover the sales tax. Cost would be $315.00 shipping not included. Retail for each pair of camber arms is $371.00 with tax, for a GB discount of roughly $56.00"
so....do we wanna make this happen???
"For a group buy, I would would need to get 5+ orders. Since the strut tower brace has a very low profit margin, $25.00 is the maximum discount that can be given and for the group buy MB Arts will cover the sales tax. Cost would be $325.00 shipping not included. Retail for each brace is $382.00 with tax, for a total GB discount of roughly $57.00
I also carry W204 camber arms and can do a group buy on those as well. The camber arms GB can be 4+ members with a discount of $25.00, and MB Arts will cover the sales tax. Cost would be $315.00 shipping not included. Retail for each pair of camber arms is $371.00 with tax, for a GB discount of roughly $56.00"
so....do we wanna make this happen???
My is sold and I sold it for $200 for all of you who waited and lost out on a great deal.
04-19-2011, 01:28 PM
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04-19-2011, 01:33 PM
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Sportstick / AZN - How difficult is the install for the anti - sways in these cars?
Also, is this car in really need of the strut tower brace or are most doing it for the great visual mod it is with the hood open?? I really think it corners flat as is and I drive everything hard...I did put one on my CTS due to body roll which was very evident in that big, less engineered car, but as I said, this 350 seems to corner very flat even at high speeds? Are you guys tracking or auto crossing or anything to need this upgrade?
Also, is this car in really need of the strut tower brace or are most doing it for the great visual mod it is with the hood open?? I really think it corners flat as is and I drive everything hard...I did put one on my CTS due to body roll which was very evident in that big, less engineered car, but as I said, this 350 seems to corner very flat even at high speeds? Are you guys tracking or auto crossing or anything to need this upgrade?
04-19-2011, 01:56 PM
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simply: one solid piece is better than multi piece not to mention a single piece is more durable. and since its made by Renntech its off the bat over priced. lol.
04-19-2011, 03:54 PM
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04-19-2011, 03:59 PM
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Pretty much what wnunez89 said. Crappy was perhaps a little harsh. Multi-piece are still ok, but won't be as durable as a single piece. And we've installed a couple at our shop and taken a ride, but I stand by the MB Arts one as the better functional design (although not the sexiest). Comes down to form vs function. And add to that the lol Renntech prices...
04-19-2011, 04:02 PM
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Sportstick / AZN - How difficult is the install for the anti - sways in these cars?
Also, is this car in really need of the strut tower brace or are most doing it for the great visual mod it is with the hood open?? I really think it corners flat as is and I drive everything hard...I did put one on my CTS due to body roll which was very evident in that big, less engineered car, but as I said, this 350 seems to corner very flat even at high speeds? Are you guys tracking or auto crossing or anything to need this upgrade?
Also, is this car in really need of the strut tower brace or are most doing it for the great visual mod it is with the hood open?? I really think it corners flat as is and I drive everything hard...I did put one on my CTS due to body roll which was very evident in that big, less engineered car, but as I said, this 350 seems to corner very flat even at high speeds? Are you guys tracking or auto crossing or anything to need this upgrade?
For 99% of people out there, you don't need a strut brace. For those who like to take mountain twisties or track their vehicle, it's a step in your total suspension setup (along with coilovers, sway bars, camber arms, etc)
04-19-2011, 04:05 PM
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I was looking at that one awhile back. So you recommend it? Those are pretty easy to install right? Have you seen it in red? I'd like to know how close to MB red (brake calipers) it is?
04-19-2011, 04:46 PM
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Sportstick / AZN - How difficult is the install for the anti - sways in these cars?
Also, is this car in really need of the strut tower brace or are most doing it for the great visual mod it is with the hood open?? I really think it corners flat as is and I drive everything hard...I did put one on my CTS due to body roll which was very evident in that big, less engineered car, but as I said, this 350 seems to corner very flat even at high speeds? Are you guys tracking or auto crossing or anything to need this upgrade?
Also, is this car in really need of the strut tower brace or are most doing it for the great visual mod it is with the hood open?? I really think it corners flat as is and I drive everything hard...I did put one on my CTS due to body roll which was very evident in that big, less engineered car, but as I said, this 350 seems to corner very flat even at high speeds? Are you guys tracking or auto crossing or anything to need this upgrade?
The end result is clearly worth the time. The change in the car's dynamics is quite significant and knowing this, I would do it again.
As for the strut tower brace, I have decided not to pursue it. Based on a combination of opinions, for the W204 body with its rigidity, I have concluded that this is added weight and cost for little to no real benefit, possibly short of competition/track driving, which I do not do and/or unless you are motivated primarily by underhood cosmetics...of no importance to me. However, the added smile-per-turn ratio goes up quite a bit with the antisway bars!!
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04-19-2011, 06:12 PM
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I've seen in raw, black, and orange. Have not seen red. It's very easy to install. If you can unscrew a bolt, you can install these no sweat.
