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are strut tower braces really helpful?

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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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BMR did the same thing with their strut tower brace. It is either a 3 point or 4 point. Don't remember without actually going to the web site and looking at it.
its only two-point, and has a trianglulated look to it to fill out the engine bay a lil more

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/05Mustang/STB-large.jpg
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Will it be noticed? Only way you are going to notice any difference is if you do autocross. If you drive your car in a manor that justifies having a strut tower brace, you will notice it and it is useful. If you do not drive your car in a manor that justifies having a strut tower brace, it is merely cosmetic at that point.
Even if you autox, you still might not notice it. They don't do too much these days. Back in the late 80's, they did help more, but todays cars are tighter and more rigid than ever. Saleen tested their new car with a STB and noticed zero difference. Unless your car is outfitted with lots of suspension mods, and is designed for maximum performance, it is basicly a cosmetic piece.
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