Installed Pics of GT Spec "Trunk Cage"
Oct 18, 2005, 07:33 AM
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Installed Pics of GT Spec "Trunk Cage"
First off I would like to thank Adam @ Z1 Performance for sending this product to me at a great price. 
The install is very easy as it just bolts in. No drilling required and just a little bit of discomfort as my giant rear end was bent in all sorts of angles to be able to get into my trunk to tighten everything down.
Overall impressions is that the install looks great and there is still trunk room for groceries. Now for the good stuff. The car feels more solid in long sweepers especially over bumps while the suspension is being compressed. I'll be able to really tell after a few for miles of testing, but there is definately a difference you can "feel" in the car. It just handles "bumps" better if that makes any sense.
Here are the photos:
The install is very easy as it just bolts in. No drilling required and just a little bit of discomfort as my giant rear end was bent in all sorts of angles to be able to get into my trunk to tighten everything down.Overall impressions is that the install looks great and there is still trunk room for groceries. Now for the good stuff. The car feels more solid in long sweepers especially over bumps while the suspension is being compressed. I'll be able to really tell after a few for miles of testing, but there is definately a difference you can "feel" in the car. It just handles "bumps" better if that makes any sense.
Here are the photos:
Oct 18, 2005, 10:29 AM
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Yes, the trunk bar itself mounts where the OEM rear trunk bar goes in the RS.
See in this photo...this is how the vertical bars mount to rear bar. The bolt goes through the mount and the bar into the floor.
See in this photo...this is how the vertical bars mount to rear bar. The bolt goes through the mount and the bar into the floor.
Oct 18, 2005, 10:52 AM
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That's pretty trick. I'd heard about this a few weeks ago. Thanks for posting the pics. Now I can get something that not only reinforces the chassis, but also keeps my groceries from rolling all over the trunk! 
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Oct 18, 2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RallySport Direct
Great piece
We have one installed in the EVO hear and it is great!!
GT Spec makes some very good stuff
How do you feel the car handles now? I would like to hear your opinion on it.
Ben
We have one installed in the EVO hear and it is great!!
GT Spec makes some very good stuff
How do you feel the car handles now? I would like to hear your opinion on it.
Ben
Also the car just "feels" better. It is not some dramatic change, but you know there is a change...and for the better. It is hard to expalin because you get to know your car, but the car does feel more solid.
These bars are are really solid. I've never seen any of GT Spec's products before and I am really impressed by the quality of the parts and the finish.
Also, my trunk is completely black but I think my digital camera's flash may have caused that glare. I installed this in my garage and took the pics in there to. It was about 8:30 at night.
Oct 18, 2005, 12:25 PM
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Well currently they are back ordered through GT Spec. If you really want a set I would recommend getting on backorder for them
More info and pics here
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...oducts_id/2004
Ben
More info and pics here
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...oducts_id/2004
Ben
Oct 18, 2005, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by akumatose
wow that looks really good. where can you get that set?
Oct 18, 2005, 12:41 PM
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Wow! that looks awesome. I already have the RalliArt rear strut brace and the EVO RS trunk bar, so I'll probably end up going with the Mines Crossend bars instead. Wish this product was around in '03.
I already have the RalliArt rear strut brace and the EVO RS trunk bar, so I'll probably end up going with the Mines Crossend bars instead. Wish this product was around in '03.
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Originally Posted by JoeWalker4G63
Yes, the trunk bar itself mounts where the OEM rear trunk bar goes in the RS.
See in this photo...this is how the vertical bars mount to rear bar. The bolt goes through the mount and the bar into the floor.
See in this photo...this is how the vertical bars mount to rear bar. The bolt goes through the mount and the bar into the floor.
In theory this setup should be "better" than the Mine's crossbar right?
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