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PJ, I have a few concerns about the quality of the strutbar I received. I understand that in your listing, you have a stock photo representing the item - however I expected it to be a very similar item. Of note: The bar I received itself is a hollow flattened bar stock type. The bar in the picture is tube stock. The mount points are three-piece welded mounts. Depicted in the picture are one-piece solid stamped mounts with a bent ridge all the way around the perimeter of the mount. This adds a considerable amount of rigidity to the mount. The mounts I have lack any reinforcement like that. The welds on the strutbar supports are very low quality. The hardware is not up to par with what I would consider "quality" hardware. The tightening nuts on the bar section have a lot of play in them and do not fit well. I could pick up a similarly constructed strut bar for considerably less. I have purchased from you in the past and I received quality items; I expected the same for this purchase, especially something you claim to be a "Custom" product. Installed, the bar does fit and function like it should. I have pretty much always operated on the "Function over Form" idealogy, which it does function, but I question its long-term durability and poor original construction. I have pictures of all the points I've covered above if you are interested in seeing them. I will not be leaving a negative feedback, and I will hold off leaving feedback for now. I fully support you guys, I'm just trying to figure out whats going on here. With Respect, Matthew
Matt- Appreciate your comments they are well taken. The bar itself it a commercial product intended for another vehicle with the similar engine bay width. We have had to change vendors for the bar because every time we find a suitable example (like the solid tube stock in the picture) we exhaust the available supply and then need to find a new source. As of this date, we are on our fourth supplier and have gone from round to oval back to round and now offering an oval bar. The end brackets are made on a custom fixture to our specs by a local shop and were always welded pieces either on the radius or the attached eyelets. The base plate can not be made much thicker because we are utilizing the existing stud length on the strut bearing plate. I don't know how you can make a 'low quality' statement/judgment without tensile strength lab tests that prove or disprove your assessment. I am confident that the bar you installed will fit, work and provide the added bracing to accomplish the results expected. The quality, shape and end plate configuration will continue to vary. If we lose a source for the center bar itself, a strut bar kit that will fit the 1991-1994 Capri may no longer be available . Given the low production of the Capri and the small bank of after market products that will adapt to the Capri, we are limited in what we can offer as performance enhancements. We are doing all we can to support this quirky little car, and at the same time trying to make a living for seven hardworking dedicated employees. Of course if you aren't satisfied with our strut tower bar you can return it for a full refund. Again, thank you for your time and interest in our products, we acknowledge your comments and concerns. Very truly- PJ @ MCCM/CAPRI
The GTX struts are only 2 bolt, as pictured. Make sure you get a 4-bolt compatible mount if you get one of those.
