04-13-2012, 08:10 AM | #1 |
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How many running strut tower brace?
I'm getting a healthy suspension upgrade next week, coilovers, sub-frame bush, toe link/trailing arms, etc. Already have sways.
So I'm curious for anyone that track races are you using a strut tower brace? Is it worth installing in addition to the stuff I mentioned above? Thanks
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04-13-2012, 08:33 AM | #2 | |
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mine is not the SS but i am running BMR 4 point strut bar and it handles great.
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04-13-2012, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the replies, but what I am asking is if a strut bar is worth putting on if you're already running coilovers, control arms, and bushings, etc. Does it really make anymore of a difference? Is spending $200-$400 for it add that much more?
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04-13-2012, 05:03 PM | #4 |
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I don't think it would make a noticeable difference if you were already running those components honestly. It would really just be to "finish" the setup, and for looks.
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04-13-2012, 09:41 PM | #5 |
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Most folks seem to think this should be the last piece you should install. I have the BMR 4 point and just haven't installed it yet. I think they look awesome.
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04-13-2012, 09:51 PM | #6 | |
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So considering you are already getting a substantial upgrade to the suspension and it will be more rigid then I suppose it might help. Without new bushings subframe upgrades, differantial bushings coilovers and engine mounts etc etc etc........... I think that a strut tower brace is useless. In other words from what I gathered it's the LAST thing you'd buy. Without the rest it's useless. If you don't plant the base what good is bracing the roof. |
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04-13-2012, 09:52 PM | #7 |
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Running a black hotchkiss on my black monster, like the way it looks. Sharpens up the steering a little bit, but not a dramatic improvement.
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04-22-2012, 11:19 AM | #8 |
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04-22-2012, 11:50 AM | #9 |
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Like PQ said, as part of a full package it has it's place but I wouldn't go so far as to say it is useless otherwise. There are a lot of things that should really be higher on the upgrade list though, at least from a bang for your buck stand point. Of course you can't over look the cosmetic aspect of it.
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Does dress up the engine bay a bit though. |
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04-22-2012, 01:09 PM | #11 |
Here in H-town, we have some pretty jacked up roads so in
my opinion, here it helps even w/o the upgrades.
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04-22-2012, 07:48 PM | #12 |
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Or use it to hang coils from.
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06-02-2012, 08:33 PM | #13 |
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I love mine nad get alot of compliments. had it chromed.
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