Strut Tower Brace???

[OHIOSRTWGN]

has anybody checked out the strut tower brace on ebay
it looks like the DC http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290297115718&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=
anyone use this one????

[Super T]

Tubing is smaller, all the metal is thinner, welds are uglier (than the DC)... Diallo (Da HNIC) had one, we looked at ours side by side. Personally I wouldn't expect much from it if you bought it.

[OHIOSRTWGN]

thanks

[OHIOSRTWGN]

i like the look of the DC and the price anyone know where i can find one??

[32Noir]

I was helping another member look for one last week and found these:

http://www.hopupracing.com/dcspcastfrst1.html

http://www.howellautomotive.com/inde...OD&ProdID=1742 (http://www.howellautomotive.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1742)

They appear to be legit & still available. You'll probably find more with a quick Google.

Good luck...............

[jg]

the Razor's Edge part looks like a pretty compelling "strut tower brace". I don't think you'll get much, if any, benifit from the DC bar.

http://www.razorsedgemotorsports.com/raeddochstto.html

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-17583619182011_2042_20579163

[wrestlingnrj]

I've driven chargers with both DC and Razor's Edge strut braces (mine is DC) and I really couldn't tell a difference between the two at all, but both had a slightly more responsive steering.

[32Noir]

Um, yeah. I have a DC Sports bar on my MSRT8, and it most definitely works. Just do a search, and learn about all the various options. Would I buy the DC Sports today? Maybe not, but only because there is at least one other that I find more esthetically pleasing..........

[wrestlingnrj]

Um, yeah. I have a DC Sports bar on my MSRT8, and it most definitely works. Just do a search, and learn about all the various options. Would I buy the DC Sports today? Maybe not, but only because there is at least one other that I find more esthetically pleasing..........

I have to agree with you there. I'm waiting for STack Performance to finalize theirs. It's similar to the Razor's Edge, but on steroids.

[DarthCharger]

I was helping another member look for one last week and found these:

http://www.hopupracing.com/dcspcastfrst1.html

http://www.howellautomotive.com/inde...OD&ProdID=1742 (http://www.howellautomotive.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1742)

They appear to be legit & still available. You'll probably find more with a quick Google.

Good luck...............

Are these strut tower bars from the same manufacturer? I ask only becasue the both say DC * but the mounting brackets to the tower are different.

[32Noir]

It might just be that the pictures are of different models. It looks like pic. from Hopup is not for an LX to me, but you should verify for comfort level. The pic from Howell looks correct. The part number you want is CSB1102, and they both say that's what they offer. You probably can't tell from this pic. of my car, but this is the correct config.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/bhagwan/2009SF010.jpg

[SRT8UUP]

I read on several posts that the DC strut brace was discontinued ?? Has anyone actually tried to order one ? Also, wasnt there and issue with the hood closing on the SRT Chargers ??

I have also been looking at braces and with basically 3 available theres not much to choose from.

[32Noir]

As I recall, they sold the rights to someone else. I'm sure you can find it with a quick search. Only way to know if you can still get one is to contact a vendor or two, that says they have em.

There is an issue with the SRT8 charger underhood air ducting. It can be trimmed to fit tho. I have the Charger SRT8 style CF hood on my Mag with the same air duct. It does touch a little bit but just bends out of the way when the hood is closed. I don't have any pics. that show it well tho.........

[wrestlingnrj]

I read on several posts that the DC strut brace was discontinued ?? Has anyone actually tried to order one ? Also, wasnt there and issue with the hood closing on the SRT Chargers ??

I have also been looking at braces and with basically 3 available theres not much to choose from.

The DC name was bought out if I remember correctly by another company. They had a waiting list for a new brace they were supposedly coming out with (I was on it) but I haven't heard a single thing about it since last May or June when it was supposed to be released.

The ducting from the hood gets in the way of the brace. I couldn't get the OEM SRT hood I had on mine to close and I didn't want to risk bending it by trying to close it since it was only on the car temporarily. It will fit if you trim the ducting though, just not sure exactly how much.

[OHIOSRTWGN]

I have to agree with you there. I'm waiting for STack Performance to finalize theirs. It's similar to the Razor's Edge, but on steroids.

tell me more....tell me more

[wrestlingnrj]

tell me more....tell me more

Similar in design of how it's triangulated, but with much thicker tubing and the triangle part is reinforced as well. They're finalizing their new online store at the moment so I don't have any pictures to show you, but as soon as they do I'll get some pictures up.

[fireman2118]

That ebay bar looks like a cheap knock-off of the DC bar. I went with Razors Edge and love it.

http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll431/hozer2118/DSC00728.jpg

[Popeye's Hemi]

As for the Ebay bar, a friend of mine has one and he has an 06 Charger 5.7. When we installed his cam he said the bar would make a clicking sound we found out that it was hitting the top of the intake manifold where the PCV valve is located. It actually broke the ear off of it. I have the actual DC bar on a 05 300C 5.7 and it's close but does not touch.

[Scrappys64]

I went with the DC and Love it. As for the name I know that DC is now together with AEM so they are now AEM/DC SPORTS... Not sure if that is why it may be disco? Maybe they are coming out with a new one?? Who knows.


http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z229/scrappys64/SpencerHeaders002.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z229/scrappys64/SpencerHeaders005.jpg

[drafter]

Are there any bars out there that still allow you to leave the engine cover on?

[Becker]

Are there any bars out there that still allow you to leave the engine cover on?From a few posts back:

http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll431/hozer2118/DSC00728.jpg

[SRT5150]

I went from this (DC bar)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/dntnvme/CenCalLX%20Trip/CIMG1437.jpg

To this (Razors Edge Bar)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/dntnvme/CenCalLX%20Trip/CIMG1480.jpg

[fireman2118]

I went from this (DC bar)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/dntnvme/CenCalLX%20Trip/CIMG1437.jpg

To this (Razors Edge Bar)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/dntnvme/CenCalLX%20Trip/CIMG1480.jpg


Mark, that looks so much better. It just pops now! :)

[drafter]

Thanks, I wasn't sure if that was a stock engine cover. Looks too shiny and aftermarketish... Cool.