How many running strut tower brace?

[bannonm]

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

[kenkartasasmita]

mine is not the SS but i am running BMR 4 point strut bar and it handles great.

[bannonm]

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?

[LS3 SS]

Originally Posted by bannonm

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?

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.

[rdblan2]

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.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by bannonm

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?

Pfadt had a video that showed movement but it was on their already very rigid car.

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.

[JamesNoBrakes]

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.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

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.

Thats what I noticed on my 98.May do it for my stock ss for the autox to sharpen inputs around the cones

[Apex Motorsports]

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.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

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.

Agreed. I think the Pfadt video wouldn't show as much movement if their car was otherwise stock and only the strut tower brace but a little movement is still movement. I just can't see it noticeable whatsoever unless you stiffen up the rest first.

Does dress up the engine bay a bit though.

[maroman1138]

Here in H-town, we have some pretty jacked up roads so in
my opinion, here it helps even w/o the upgrades.

[donaldb]

Or use it to hang coils from.

[tys2010camaro]

I love mine nad get alot of compliments. had it chromed.

[tys2010camaro]