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DSC
01-20-2003, 10:37 PM
I would wait till I installed them and post all at once, but I'm bored...

I got my Battle Version tension rods from phase2motortrend.com today. Cost $210 and only took about 3-4 days to get to VA from CA. They look great, and seem like they will work very well. I don't know what stock t/c rods weigh (will find out tomorrow) but these new ones only weigh in at ~2.25lbs each! My POS rods with empty rubber bushings will finally be replaced :) and I don't have to press in new bushings to do it.

Click below for pics
http://www.steamymirror.com/dsc240sx/tcrodgallery/thumbnails/DSCF0018.jpg (http://www.steamymirror.com/dsc240sx/tcrodgallery/index.htm)
Note: only the first 3 pics are large, the rest should be 56k friendly.

I'll post when I get them installed :)
Bbandit
01-20-2003, 10:39 PM
looks great! im checking out phase2motortrend and see what other stuff they have
Yoshi
01-20-2003, 10:41 PM
wayne is a good guy, very prompt an helpful in my experience :)
BadMoJo
01-21-2003, 12:00 AM
nice, I need to pick some up for myself sometime soon. The stock ones are toast.
240 2NR
01-21-2003, 12:56 AM
Just make sure you don't set your jackstands under these pretty units too:D
DSC
01-21-2003, 01:06 AM
good lord, it's been like what...a year? haha, i'm making a new screen name :p

The trick will be swapping them while the car is held up by them :rolleyes:
bbp
01-21-2003, 07:08 AM
those look sweet! Should be an easy install for ya! Have fun!
Steeles
01-21-2003, 07:38 AM
Originally posted by DSC
good lord, it's been like what...a year? haha, i'm making a new screen name :p

The trick will be swapping them while the car is held up by them :rolleyes:

you'll really like them it made a world of difference for me. turn in will take some readjustment :)
HippoSleek
01-21-2003, 07:45 AM
I recommend a soft metal socket for the bolts (17mm?). I broke three sockets (two 12 points and a 6 - all Craftsman) trying to brake those bolts loose.

Were your old t/c rods shot? I thought you got new bushings?

oh yeah - and :thumbsup: to Wayne.
JamesC89
01-21-2003, 08:34 PM
I just orderd the same ones this past weekend. I'll have to let you know how they feel on my 93 once i recieve and install.