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kewlrule
11-05-2004, 12:08 PM
My Celi is a daily driver that I also show. I just installed the Hotchkis front/rear sways and want to add a front strut bar. I see that RMM/APC gets most props - identical other than the sticker. Question: I want high performance but also good looks for show. Is there a bar that has better balance b/t looks & perf? Would APC look like RMM if I removed the sticker (I don't really want "APC" staring out from under the hood)?
Blue Bomber
11-05-2004, 12:41 PM
I don't even think RMM comes with a sticker. I know my friend's bar doesn't have one. APC and RMM look identical, and are both made of chrome plated steel. You could also check out APR, since it has a polished aluminum bar with red/blue anodized aluminum endplates.
kewlrule
11-05-2004, 01:06 PM
I can get a new APR for around $125 but I'm not sure if it performs as well as the RMM. Is the APR a solid bar like the RMM/APC?
Crizzz
11-05-2004, 01:08 PM
how about the C-one front strut bar...one of hte vendors has a great price on it in the Vendor forum...
kewlrule
11-05-2004, 01:28 PM
APR and C-One look good. Problem w/ APR that I see some complain about is w/ the battery tie down included. I have an Optima yellow-top (shorter than stock batt.) so I don't know if this is a good or bad for me. The C-One has weaker looking bolt points...looks like they should flex more than the APR.

Maybe I should just pick up a used APC. Anyone got one they want to sell?
Blue Bomber
11-05-2004, 03:14 PM
Originally posted by kewlrule
I can get a new APR for around $125 but I'm not sure if it performs as well as the RMM. Is the APR a solid bar like the RMM/APC? Originally posted by kewlrule
APR and C-One look good. Problem w/ APR that I see some complain about is w/ the battery tie down included. I have an Optima yellow-top (shorter than stock batt.) so I don't know if this is a good or bad for me. The C-One has weaker looking bolt points...looks like they should flex more than the APR.

Maybe I should just pick up a used APC. Anyone got one they want to sell? The APR is 2nd best to RMM/APC. It has unique dual bolts that go in vertically (unlike C-One's single horizontal bolts), so the bar and endplates are almost as solid as a 1pc bar.

Depending on how much lower than stock the Optima battery is, you'll be able to use the stock tie down. I'd say if it's 1/2" or more lower than stock the APR bar should fit fine.