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Old Feb 6, 2001 | 03:07 PM
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who sales wonder bars i would like to get one.
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Old Feb 6, 2001 | 05:10 PM
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Global West sells them. I believe they are around $45. Or you could just search the salvage yards and probably pick one up for $5-10. Global West version is a little bit beefier though.
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Old Feb 6, 2001 | 08:17 PM
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How much of a difference do these bars make?
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Old Feb 6, 2001 | 09:40 PM
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It's definitely noticeable. It's not revolutionary or anything, but it makes the whole car feel tighter and more responsive to the steering, and may help the rattles and squeaks a bit.

GM sells them too, about $32 or so for a new one.

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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 02:16 PM
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are wonder bars the sway bars they put onto irocs? I heard of them but I am not quite certain what they are
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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 03:30 PM
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What is the email address of globel west
thanks
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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 03:37 PM
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The wonderbar fits under the front sway and ties the front end together. I had a stock one on my 85 IROC but swapped in a Global West version, which is much beefier.

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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 04:31 PM
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http://www.globalwest.net

It's on the 82-2000 Firebird/Camaro page, at almost the bottom; look for this picture:




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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by RB83L69
It's definitely noticeable. It's not revolutionary or anything, but it makes the whole car feel tighter and more responsive to the steering, and may help the rattles and squeaks a bit.

GM sells them too, about $32 or so for a new one.

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According to my local dealer, its discoed.
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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dag man you brung that back from the dead!!!

lol, i am going to get a global west one myself..
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 08:43 AM
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That's the cool thing about "Who's Online"...you can find all kinds of cool stuff you missed the first time!
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:40 AM
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You might be able to get it cheaper from LONSAL, here is his e-mail address: topdownsolutions@yahoo.com, I got mine from him a couple of months ago, he posts here regularly so you can check some of his posts regarding the wonder bar.

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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
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Top-Down Solutions also sells a version of the Steering Brace (aka Wonder Bar). It fits the 1983-92 model years. I'd point you to my web site, but it's only 95% done. Just a few minor blanks to fill in. In the meantime, here is a picture of the TDS 105021 Steering Brace (aka Wonder Bar). Price is $40. Constructed of 10 gage HRS mount pads and 11 ga .75 dia tubing. Bead blasted, MIG welded and powder-coated in a color called "Raw Steel" (resembles cast steel). E-mail me if you are intereseted in buying one.


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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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i added one to my car and didn't feel the slightest difference. for the $10 i paid for it i guess i can't complain
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