Strut Tower Brace, just for looks?
04-25-2008, 10:43 AM
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RE: Strut Tower Brace, just for looks?
ORIGINAL: torch red
They work..It really helps with the turn in..i have alot of suspension pieces, but i decided to try it with out it and again with it on..
I definitly felt a difference in a tight turn ..Front of car stays nice and flat..it works.. I mean its not a must...but when i do something i go all out..
My car can hang with anything out there...a little more wight yea..but worth it IMO
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They work..It really helps with the turn in..i have alot of suspension pieces, but i decided to try it with out it and again with it on..
I definitly felt a difference in a tight turn ..Front of car stays nice and flat..it works.. I mean its not a must...but when i do something i go all out..
My car can hang with anything out there...a little more wight yea..but worth it IMO
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04-25-2008, 11:21 AM
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RE: Strut Tower Brace, just for looks?
They aren't there for handling improvement, they are there for ride improvement. Bumps have higher frequency input than steering inputs. That higher frequency stuff does shake the towers, and the bracing helps stiffen it and let the shock do it's job of absorbing bump energy.
04-25-2008, 11:34 AM
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RE: Strut Tower Brace, just for looks?
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They aren't there for handling improvement, they are there for ride improvement. Bumps have higher frequency input than steering inputs. That higher frequency stuff does shake the towers, and the bracing helps stiffen it and let the shock do it's job of absorbing bump energy.
They aren't there for handling improvement, they are there for ride improvement. Bumps have higher frequency input than steering inputs. That higher frequency stuff does shake the towers, and the bracing helps stiffen it and let the shock do it's job of absorbing bump energy.
BTW, look at SlideWRX's avitar.
It speaks loads.
04-25-2008, 04:17 PM
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RE: Strut Tower Brace, just for looks?
ORIGINAL: sandy
Sounds great. Where's the best place to buy one?
Sounds great. Where's the best place to buy one?
www.mustangsunlimited.com
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This Shelby one actually uses 4 mounting bolts per side and the
bracket is formed to fit the OEM top strut tower stamped steel
and lock into place placing no sideways load onto the upper strut
bearing mounting bolts. This is the only one I would even consder
for price and functionallity if I was ever wanting to purchase one.
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