I was able to install the bar a couple days ago, but didn't have time to post some pics, so here they are. Just a heads up for anyone who does have a '97 model, the mounting brackets will not clear all 3 studs, and you will have grind some of the metal away for the middle hole to clear that middle screw. After I installed the bar, I checked ****************************************'s website and it does say some minor drilling needs to be done only with the '97 model. Besides that, the rest of the install was not hard.
As for driving impressions, I can tell there is a difference. I installed the front bar a couple weeks ago, and noticed the front would turn a lot sharper, but on some high speed turns, the back didn't feel synced with the front. It was still a great improvement. Now that I have the upper rear installed, taking the same turns at the same speed, the car feels like it's all one unit again, but able to take the turns with more confidence. You don't get a "wow" difference, but I can tell car feels stiffer around some corners.
Here are just a few pics from the install
You only have to unscrew that one plastic screw, then pull back the insulation. There is some more padded insulation underneath that you will need to adjust.
Once you move the padded area, you'll have access to the strut studs.
