I'm looking for upper tower braces (front and rear). So what's the deal, I mean, are they just pieces of steel or is one company superior to others?
Your thoughts...

 

well if you want it for dress-up, get whatever cheapie you like. As for actual utility, not all designs are equal. You'll notice the bar bolts to the mount in one place on some, and two on others... So inherently, the ones that bolt up to each mount twice will eliminate flex, whereas the ones with only one bolt will reduce flex in a linear plane, but wont reduce "twisting" motions, which are more likely to be a problem while driving.

I got the neuspeed one. Its just one solid piece of steel, no bolts, no brackets... pretty much no way to bend the fawker. I'm happy with it.

 

ok, so with that said, what brands would be the best for look and functionability. I have comptech lower tie and anti-sway. I like the red/gray/metal/black look.

 

neuspeed and cusco are good... there are others, but those are the ones I'm familiar with.

 

what about materials used. like some are cf and some are titanium, steel. what are the stronger of materials.

 

well, it depends more on design than material. Steel is strong but heavy, cf is strong, light and expensive, titanium is even more expensive, aluminum can be strong enough if the design is good.

Buy it for the design, not for the material... I'd let this thread sit for a few days, see what people have to say about theirs, and choose based on others' experience.

I personally would recommend neuspeed. I really noticed the difference when I put it on, and the design is very good.

 

I too would recomend the Neuspeed bar...:goodjob:

 

stock gsr front upper works for me.

 

would like to get one of those or a neuspeed front upper strut bar myself

 

I Need The Rear Upper Bar Too, My Interior Is Sitting In A Pile In My Garage. Oh, also, I saw a "c-pillar" brace. I think it goes where the rear seatbelts would bolt on top... are they useful or just used to plug open holes...

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