Why Are Mk1 Strut Bars So Expensive?

[Cullers]

Been looking for a strut bar for the GS300. Seems I can buy ones for the Mk2 or just about any other model for less than £100 but for the Mk1, its around £200?

grrrrr! :tsktsk: :shutit:

[TigerFish]

where are you seeing mk2 strut bars for less then £100?.. lol

I had a strut bar for my mk1, cost £34 from what I remember. I have to say, it was probably more cosmetic than function (the cross bar flexed plenty by hand), but looked ok though. Just had a look on eBay and the one I bought isn't listed at the moment except from the US.

You can see the type I had in the pic below

[Cullers]

There are a couple listed on eBay international, can't remember whether they were under Aristo or GS300 but they were for the 98< model. Believe it or not, they were about £25! Admittedly, postage was steep. I know the JDM aristo ones are much heavier duty but it would cost about £230 to get them in here without adding on import duty and vat.

[TigerFish]

There are a couple listed on ebay international, can't remember whether they were under Aristo or GS300 but they were for the 98< model. Believe it or not, they were about £25! Admittedly, postage was steep. I know the JDM aristo ones are much heavier duty but it would cost about £230 to get them in here without adding on import duty and vat.

Yeah, I've seen them in US, they are basically the same as the one I had on my mk1. I was after a proper sturdy job this time round.

[Cullers]

I've been a big fan of strut bars ever since my GTO Twin Turbo which had front and rear JDM ones. It transformed the handling more than I ever imagined.

[Keith Bowler]

I am a strut bar fan too, one of my first purchases when I got my GS.

Mine is off a twin turbo Aristo and is mighty stiff.

I'd post an image but I don't use remote storage sites and this 'board' won't let me post a picture direct.

[FLEXXX]

I fitted one from the mk1 aristo OEM

[Cullers]

Ive yet to see one come up for sale though that isn't out of the country or priced as though it was out of the country! Wondering whether the Mk2 is the same fit?

[FLEXXX]

I got mine from the UK check on aristo owners club and see if anyone is breaking I bought mine from an aristo owner who had been sponsored so bought the strut along with brand new RSR springs off him. And regarding mk2 struts might be too long as the bay looks wider ie strut to strut the only other option is buy an adjustable universal strut from sparco etc

[FLEXXX]

Sorry meant to say got mine from the ariso owners club not here check there or on drift works parts are always popping up on there hope this helps mate

[TigerFish]

mk1 and mk2's aren't interchangeable.