[Diode Dynamics]

Most modern sports cars have a stiff enough chassis that it's just added weight to run a strut tower brace. Maybe one of the suspension vendors on here will chime in, but I think the weight savings outweigh any rigidity gains.

I could be mistaken though

Nick C.

[F1FTY]

I'm just as doubtful as everyone here that the strut tower bar does much of anything, however the BMR one that I have in my car did seem to tighten up the front when turning up or down inclines/declines.

I'm going to remove it and then replace it a few times to make sure it isn't my head, but it was noticeable driving around my parking garage.

[KCXLT]

Originally Posted by M.A.K.

Hi all,
Wondering if anyone else has tried to order the additional strut tower brace with their 1LE (from factory) in the past few weeks. The option had only become available a short time before i placed my order and the dealer said he was unable to get it accepted without removing the brace... I know its an easy addition afterwards just thought it seemed strange, especially given the nature of a SS 1LE...

To answer your question, after reading your post I checked my order which went in on Dec 22. They had to remove the brace to get the order to go through.

[M.A.K.]

Thanks KCXLT, that's what I was wondering about. Just curious if it had happened too anyone else!