What's more beneficial for us...strut tower brace, or subframe connectors?
02-21-2013, 08:51 AM
#21
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Not that I wouldn't like to sell some strut tower braces and subframe connectors (because we sell those at www.uprproducts.com) but 908SSP is correct in his assessment. He simply chose not to elaborate.
For those of you who don't know 908SSP, this is his car:
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/fea...n/viewall.html
Read the article and it'll explain his take on S197 suspension setup.
My opinion: I'm not saying NOT to buy a strut tower brace or sub frame connectors, but they would be among the LAST mods I would do. (after several other useful mods)
For those of you who don't know 908SSP, this is his car:
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/fea...n/viewall.html
Read the article and it'll explain his take on S197 suspension setup.
My opinion: I'm not saying NOT to buy a strut tower brace or sub frame connectors, but they would be among the LAST mods I would do. (after several other useful mods)
02-21-2013, 09:32 AM
#22
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 348
I have both front and rear strut/shock tower braces, and I do feel enough of a difference and get less NVH, especially turning in and out of steep driveways...If I got another S197, would I do it again...yes.
And to be fair...for the folks that say these components don't work or aren't worth the money...my question is: Have you actually had them on your own vehicle to test out? If the answer is no, I'd recommend that you try them out before you discount them.
And to be fair...for the folks that say these components don't work or aren't worth the money...my question is: Have you actually had them on your own vehicle to test out? If the answer is no, I'd recommend that you try them out before you discount them.
02-21-2013, 07:40 PM
#23
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Utah
Posts: 730
Wow, what a bunch of good info! I always wondered if my front strut brace and lower control arm brace worked. Seeing actual engineers and machinists say they aren't really needed is all I need. I'd go over and see what Sam is running on his car also.
02-21-2013, 08:37 PM
#24
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Location: Orlando FL
Posts: 13,373
I have both front and rear strut/shock tower braces, and I do feel enough of a difference and get less NVH, especially turning in and out of steep driveways...If I got another S197, would I do it again...yes.
And to be fair...for the folks that say these components don't work or aren't worth the money...my question is: Have you actually had them on your own vehicle to test out? If the answer is no, I'd recommend that you try them out before you discount them.
And to be fair...for the folks that say these components don't work or aren't worth the money...my question is: Have you actually had them on your own vehicle to test out? If the answer is no, I'd recommend that you try them out before you discount them.
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