strut tower brace: is it worth it?

wingnut · 05-05-2002, 06:12 PM

Anybody who has added a strut tower brace: did it really help? I'm not planning on any actual racing anytime soon, but I wondered if it made a difference in normal (say faster than the average sunday driver) around-town and highway driving. Just wanted to find out before I plunk down the cash.

By-the-by... NOPI online has strut braces for $35 for the Saturn S series. Had anybody tried these specific ones? Are they all the same?

thanks

Abe95SC2 · 05-05-2002, 06:19 PM

Yep the strut bar helped esp. after the installation of the wider rims/tires.

Save your cash and get an APC bar from http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...349&prmenbr=76

They are strong and fit right the first time. The only bad thing is the paint on the end brackets sucks. Just strip them and put on some good quality latex spray paint and you are golden.

Abe.

MaliceRacing · 05-05-2002, 07:47 PM

you will notice a difference.

the car seems to steer better and just fell stronger in turns.

i only spent about $60 shipped for the SPS one. i would recomment putting one on. and brace is better than no brace.

eRic 02sc2 · 05-05-2002, 11:40 PM

a strut tower brace is worth it if you have lowered your Saturn the brace will reduce bump-steer. the one that I got is the original SPS one that's adjustable and fits correctly.

josh93sc2 · 05-07-2002, 11:02 PM

The brace definitely makes a difference, even if just doing daily driving. I'm selling mine (see Classifieds) but it was the best and most noticeable mod I ever made. I don't know anyone who regrets putting a strut tower brace on their car. Good luck!!

05-05-2002, 06:12 PM	#1
wingnut Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 408 wingnut's Photos	strut tower brace: is it worth it? Anybody who has added a strut tower brace: did it really help? I'm not planning on any actual racing anytime soon, but I wondered if it made a difference in normal (say faster than the average sunday driver) around-town and highway driving. Just wanted to find out before I plunk down the cash. By-the-by... NOPI online has strut braces for $35 for the Saturn S series. Had anybody tried these specific ones? Are they all the same? thanks

05-05-2002, 11:40 PM	#4
eRic 02sc2 Super Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Closed Course. Professional Driver. Posts: 14,542 eRic 02sc2's Photos	a strut tower brace is worth it if you have lowered your Saturn the brace will reduce bump-steer. the one that I got is the original SPS one that's adjustable and fits correctly. ... eRic 02sc2 DR SCCA Solo 2001,2002 1st DSP WHRRi 2007,2010 Fun Run 1st DR SCCA 2008 Triathalon 1st PF DR SCCA Solo 2009 2nd ST DR SCCA Solo 2010 1st ST Crutchfield: pkeqe-6j8e3-d2qqe

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05-05-2002, 06:19 PM	#2
Abe95SC2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,483	Yep the strut bar helped esp. after the installation of the wider rims/tires. Save your cash and get an APC bar from http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...349&prmenbr=76 They are strong and fit right the first time. The only bad thing is the paint on the end brackets sucks. Just strip them and put on some good quality latex spray paint and you are golden. Abe.

05-05-2002, 07:47 PM	#3
MaliceRacing Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fern Park, Florida Posts: 118	you will notice a difference. the car seems to steer better and just fell stronger in turns. i only spent about $60 shipped for the SPS one. i would recomment putting one on. and brace is better than no brace.

05-07-2002, 11:02 PM	#5
josh93sc2 Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 120	The brace definitely makes a difference, even if just doing daily driving. I'm selling mine (see Classifieds) but it was the best and most noticeable mod I ever made. I don't know anyone who regrets putting a strut tower brace on their car. Good luck!!

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