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Old 09-15-2016, 07:12 PM
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Top down solutions Wonder Bar

What a nice piece. I always had issues with my spohn unit fitting with the dual fans. With a test fit I gain enough room to get the fans on np. Spohn unit will be up for sale. This tds piece uses an extra bolt already on the frame rail. Recomended.
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Agree 100%

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I agree. Had mine on my GTA for several years. I have passed up on some great deals on other brands and instead insist on the TDS piece for my T/A.
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One of the best things I've done for my formula was the TDS bar. Third bolt made all the difference on installation, too.
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Thanks for the review, I'm planning on getting one of these for my RS
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Its a well made piece. Cant beat price and your supporting a vendor here. Get his greasable sway bar bushing kit too because it has to come off anyway. Gotta keep these vendors in buisness if they are supporting our hobby.
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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

I run a UMI wonderbar but like how the TDS unit bolts to the frame of the car.
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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

Thanks for the reviews and comments guys!

http://www.top-downsolutions.com/cha...or-firebird-(a

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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

Just installed mine a few weeks ago. Great fit and great quality. Can't wait to drive it and feel the differencae.
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^after all this hubbub I ordered one. Should be in Thursday!
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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

I've had mine for going on 10 years now and I really like it. My only complaint is that the paint is flaking badly and it's starting to rust.
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Got it installed today, fit tight as a glove and install was a breeze. Thanks for the sticker Lon, I was the weirdo asking for a spare!
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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

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Got it installed today, fit tight as a glove and install was a breeze. Thanks for the sticker Lon, I was the weirdo asking for a spare!
Not a weirdo, and not the first to ask for a sticker. But as you see I don't have stickers (yet), just the same decal I put on my TDS products.

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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

Dangit. I just received the wonderbar for my T/A and remembered that I forgot to ask for a couple stickers when I ordered it. What a goober.
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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

Are these any different than the ones that come with the Irocs? I ask because I have a wonderbar from an Iroc that I was planning on installing in my Firebird. If these are better I might consider TDS.
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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

Yes. Compare.

TDS steering brace (aka WonderBar): Exclusive 3 mount bolts used per side (only brace that actually bolts to the front subframe, all others bolt to a bracket that is bolted to the frame) 1" center tubing, powder-coated or zinc plated.






GM wonderbar: 2 mount bolts per side. .75" center tube.




More info on my website under "Chassis and Suspension" category.

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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

anyone have any pics of one installed?
Been thinking of getting one, want to see what it looks like installed.
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yup. ive had mine on the car 10+ years love it no complaints
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Here are a few







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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

Never seen this brand before. I have a spohn unit on my car. I have no problems with it besides for how I cannot get the passengers side poly bushing to close fully. Don't think it has to do with the bar but still frustrating. Anyone know of that's like really bad that it's not fully closed? Has like a 5mm gap.
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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

I like the TDS products.
Really nice bar but this one's not too shabby either.

= https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...r-bar-1-a.html
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Never seen this brand before. I have a spohn unit on my car. I have no problems with it besides for how I cannot get the passengers side poly bushing to close fully. Don't think it has to do with the bar but still frustrating. Anyone know of that's like really bad that it's not fully closed? Has like a 5mm gap.
Most likely the reason you can't get the poly bushing to close is that it is 35mm, not 36mm. Your profile lists that your Firebird has the WS6 suspension which has 36mm front sway bar and 24mm rear sway bar. I sell 36mm poly bushings.

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This is the exact set i bought from spohn.
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Remove the bushing and measure the ID.

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Re: Top down solutions Wonder Bar

I did awhile ago. It was like 35.??? Almost 36. Called spohn and they said that they hone them out to be 36.
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