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Old 2007-03-07, 07:44 PM   #10
Dean
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Originally Posted by sperry View Post
Because they're cheap and high quality, I assume. I've got whiteline bars front and rear on my car... great bang for the buck.
Says the guy who put his car into a wall do to the fit or lack of lubrication of his rear bar.

I also don't understand why people think they are so "cheap"

Using GSTMotorsports as a reference, Whiteline bars depending on sizes for an '05 STI run $300-$345 for a set. That does not include grease fittings on the bushing clamps, or reinforced rear mounts.

Cobb on the other hand run $350 for the pair which are lighter, have grease fittings, and include upgraded rear mounts.

Hotchkis, who I believe actually manufacture the Cobb bars can be found for even less with the same features as well as either a street or competition setup starting right around $310 according to Froogle. The Competition setup with End links is about $480.

Bars are bars for the most part the only distinguishing factors are hollow vs. solid, and adjustability.

I like hollow bars personally.
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