STRUT TOWER REINFORCEMENTS - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SlammedSilly · 06-09-2016, 11:42 AM

whats going on guys, currently trying to figure out what is the best bracing i can purchase for the car, ive read a few reviews and cant get the answer i want really....

so with that said, im building the car more towards time attack/grip runs. anyone wanna give me some insight

gramicci101 · 06-09-2016, 12:31 PM

If you're talking about the front strut bar, there's not a whole lot of point until you've done nearly everything else you can do. They're already close to the firewall and they're already braced, so they're pretty sturdy. You'll see much more improvement per dollar with bushings, suspension, and alignment bits.

That said, all the strut tower bars do the same job, so it's not like one is significantly better than another.

OkieSnuffBox · 06-09-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

If you're talking about the front strut bar, there's not a whole lot of point until you've done nearly everything else you can do. They're already close to the firewall and they're already braced, so they're pretty sturdy. You'll see much more improvement per dollar with bushings, suspension, and alignment bits.

That said, all the strut tower bars do the same job, so it's not like one is significantly better than another.

This.

And stop using "grip"

LOLS2K · 06-09-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

This.

And stop using "grip"

Grip

SlammedSilly · 06-09-2016, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

This.

And stop using "grip"

dont like the word grip?

TEAMETR · 06-09-2016, 01:29 PM

I got a good deal on a set of front and rear Megan Racing Bars. They are easy to install. Don't see any improvement in my times. If I leave them on it puts into STX if I take them off I can run CS. It's a good thing they can be removed in 10 minutes but like I said nothing to get excited about they look good.

Racecomp Engineering · 06-09-2016, 01:33 PM

GRIP!

Okie is probably gripping his keyboard really hard right now.

But yeah, strut bars are pretty far down the list in terms of worthwhile mods.

Start with alignment, tires, brake pads, and fluid. And driving instruction.

- Andrew

mav1178 · 06-09-2016, 01:37 PM

You can put strut bars on if you feel that it makes you faster.

-alex

OkieSnuffBox · 06-09-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

GRIP!

Okie is probably gripping his keyboard really hard right now.

But yeah, strut bars are pretty far down the list in terms of worthwhile mods.

Start with alignment, tires, brake pads, and fluid. And driving instruction.

- Andrew

It just sounds ridiculous.

At least it easily identifies the figure skaters.

Toyarzee · 06-09-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

At least it easily identifies the figure skaters.

Lolol I just burst out laughing in a library-silent office

nickmerronesucks · 06-09-2016, 02:14 PM

Pj, why do you make your thread titles in capital letters?

renfield90 · 06-09-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

You can put strut bars on if you feel that it makes you faster.

-alex

If someone prefers feeling like they're going faster instead of actually going faster, I've got an overpriced stance setup I'd like to sell them. Strut bar included.

SlammedSilly · 06-09-2016, 03:40 PM

sorry my caps lock was on and didnt feel like changing it, haha. but im just trying to get the car planted to the ground as best as i can, they probably would be one of the last things id do honestly.

gramicci101 · 06-09-2016, 03:43 PM

Have you done any suspension work? There's a big difference in requirements between being slammed and tucked and having a racetrack worthy suspension.

06-09-2016, 11:42 AM	#1
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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	If you're talking about the front strut bar, there's not a whole lot of point until you've done nearly everything else you can do. They're already close to the firewall and they're already braced, so they're pretty sturdy. You'll see much more improvement per dollar with bushings, suspension, and alignment bits. That said, all the strut tower bars do the same job, so it's not like one is significantly better than another.

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SlammedSilly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2015 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 382 Thanks: 550 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sorry my caps lock was on and didnt feel like changing it, haha. but im just trying to get the car planted to the ground as best as i can, they probably would be one of the last things id do honestly.

06-09-2016, 03:43 PM	#14
gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Have you done any suspension work? There's a big difference in requirements between being slammed and tucked and having a racetrack worthy suspension.

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