Strut Brace effective on 5th Gen?
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Strut Brace effective on 5th Gen?
Hi All,
On my '96 DX I've already installed 16 X 7 alloys, H&R springs, Tokiko shocks, a Progress rear sway, and now I'm researching strut braces. Do these provide a noticeable improvement in steering response and are there any other brands besides Neuspeed you suggest I look at?
The car won't see any autocross events; I mostly just use it as a daily driver and have some fun driving it through the canyons here in SoCal. Thanks for your help!
Sorry for the double post.
On my '96 DX I've already installed 16 X 7 alloys, H&R springs, Tokiko shocks, a Progress rear sway, and now I'm researching strut braces. Do these provide a noticeable improvement in steering response and are there any other brands besides Neuspeed you suggest I look at?
The car won't see any autocross events; I mostly just use it as a daily driver and have some fun driving it through the canyons here in SoCal. Thanks for your help!
Sorry for the double post.
Last edited by AmericanPie; Nov 12, 2005 at 10:08 PM. Reason: Double Post
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It'll make a difference...but you might have to drive it hard to see the difference. But might as well get one, because they do work. Just make sure you get one that is fixed/rigid, no movable joints or hinge points, etc.
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Originally Posted by jschmid
It'll make a difference...but you might have to drive it hard to see the difference. But might as well get one, because they do work. Just make sure you get one that is fixed/rigid, no movable joints or hinge points, etc.
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I have a set of obx front, rear top and bottom and I really feel the difference when taking turns at speeds higher than suggested. The braces look and weigh just like the dc sports. One thing thats great there adjustable with moveable joints and the still do justice. It all depends on the brand I guess. Just make sure its thick.
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Originally Posted by bighavic
I have a set of obx front, rear top and bottom and I really feel the difference when taking turns at speeds higher than suggested. The braces look and weigh just like the dc sports. One thing thats great there adjustable with moveable joints and the still do justice. It all depends on the brand I guess. Just make sure its thick.
Wouldn't the moveable joints negate the purpose of the piece?
