RXB Questions, Opinions.

[RedComet13]

I don't personally own the Do-Luck RXB but I have heard great reviews on a slight increase in rigidity especially with targa owners. And My buddy (Fellow supra owner.... Mk3) came up with this from ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIV...temQQimsxZ20090720?IMSfp=TL0907201610003r5562

....and normally I repute every cheaply made Straight from china POS out there, but It made me think realistically that the RXB doesn't serve a particular safety purpose and has to be adjusted during the install anyways, Wouldn't this not be very far from the Original anyways? Just curious. Plus it doesn't look half bad in person.

 

[KeithH]

I will never own another Sport Roof Supra without the RXB. The change is VERY noticeable.

The funny part about the DoLuck RXB is the fact that it looks like Toyota DESIGNED the MkIII to have this bar in place. There is a perforated hole in the carpet that corresponds to a threaded nut welded to the body that is the perfect size and thread pitch to match the bolt that the RXB uses for mounting. The mounting points are in the PERFECT location to match up to the seat belt mounting point and this strange threaded bolt welded in the body.

The DoLuck RXB also has a shorter side on the back to allow this bar to sit closer to the rear seats. This knock off looks like the sides are way too long. Take a look at this picture...

Also, the DoLuck RXB has a hump that closely matches the transmission tunnel in the back seat. This knock off looks like the hump is exagerated to fit a wide range of vehicles.

Sure... the knock off may be cheaper... but in this case the fit and finish make the extra $$ totally worth it.

Good luck.

 

[rayall01]

I will never own another Sport Roof Supra without the RXB. The change is VERY noticeable.

The funny part about the DoLuck RXB is the fact that it looks like Toyota DESIGNED the MkIII to have this bar in place. There is a perforated hole in the carpet that corresponds to a threaded nut welded to the body that is the perfect size and thread pitch to match the bolt that the RXB uses for mounting. The mounting points are in the PERFECT location to match up to the seat belt mounting point and this strange threaded bolt welded in the body.

The DoLuck RXB also has a shorter side on the back to allow this bar to sit closer to the rear seats. This knock off looks like the sides are way too long. Take a look at this picture...

Also, the DoLuck RXB has a hump that closely matches the transmission tunnel in the back seat. This knock off looks like the hump is exagerated to fit a wide range of vehicles.

Sure... the knock off may be cheaper... but in this case the fit and finish make the extra $$ totally worth it.

Good luck.

Dude, look carefully at the ebay pic. The bar is counter sunk bolted to the plates, and it can obviously be moved to different holes than the one shown in the pic. Now, I'm not saying it's as good as the DoLuck, but for 45 bucks shipped, I'd give it a try, and I will as soon as I get some money.

 

[RedComet13]

There is no way to beat Genuine JDM authenticity no doubt, but If it was a good fit you'd be saving maybe $250 and not have to worry about long-term shipping with Insurance protection. Its obviously a Universal Fit and I've seen mountings of the Do-Luck RXB that look Beautiful and I think it was just said best it looks like Toyota Manufactured it due to the perfect fit. :love: Oh and plus I have my rear setup removed anyways So I myself am not Particularly Concerned with The Seat location at this point or the finish, Oh and on that note the one my buddies came in Has more of a Brushed/Matte finish as compared to the chrome but I don't know if that was a personal preference?

 

[ForcedTorque]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and bet that the Do-luck would win in a rigidity test. The $45 dollar Ebay one is probably as rigid as a rubber band. What they mean by universal, is that this will look bitchin in your Civic

 

[Captain]

I think this all comes back to you get what you pay for. You will most likely have to do some fabrication to make it fit.

I am with Keith on this one, my Do-Luck bolted right in. Couldnt be happier.

 

[Poodles]

From what I've heard, the universal one doesn't bolt in the same way...

 

[goliath]

I'm with KeithH on this one. The Doluk bar is custom made of the MKIII and provides a substantial improvement in the reduction in body flex.

Here is my little write up on mine.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/554635/8

 

[RedComet13]

Well thats to be expected, The Do Luck RxB Enhances Rigidity maybe 15-20% and this bar would enhance it by maybe 5-10% max? But thats reasonable considering how much you'd pay as compared to that of the Do-Luck bar. If I could Find a Do-Luck Bar on Ebay or off another member it'd be an Upgrade Id have to set some money aside for but I could afford this one on Payday no problem. Thats also Considering that There aren't many Supra Suspension upgrades in the $50 range. Youd get what you pay for but that wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. :naughty: