Which Rear Strut Bar is BEST? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dragonboy221 · 02-12-2015, 05:48 PM

Hey guys, im still researching and trying to find out which rear strut bar is the best of the best. Money isnt an issue for me, but i do like it to be under $300.

Things im looking for are: quality/material, thickness, well known brand name, performance wise. I do prefer it to be made in Germany, Japan, or USA (since they are better built than the ones in China or Taiwan), but as long as it is a good quality bar and well known brand, then it shouldnt really matter.

Here are some bars im looking at, but im not sure which one is the best. Hopefully my fellow 86'ers can help me out.

thanks!!!

1. GTSPEC Rear Strut Brace

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/gtsp...brace-323.html

2. Beatrush Rear Strut Tower Bar

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/beat...-bar-1355.html

3. Carbing Rear Tower Brace - Steel / Aluminum

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/carb...#ixzz3RZdCIXF7

4. Cusco Rear Strut Bar Carbon

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/cusc...rbon-1076.html

5. Cusco Strut Bar Type OS Rear

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/cusc...-rear-113.html

6. DC Carbon Rear Strut Tower Bar

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/dc-c...-bar-1917.html

swarb · 02-12-2015, 05:50 PM

none is best.

dragonboy221 · 02-12-2015, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by swarb

none is best.

please feel free to us. include a link too if possible

thanks

Bobblehead · 02-12-2015, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swarb

none is best.

Rumor has it that they just take up room in the trunk and don't do much for handling.

If you absolutely need to buy one, get the DC Sport one. Its not a hinged design, so because of scientific reasons I can't put in to words right now, its better.

Gunman · 02-12-2015, 05:57 PM

No struts in the rear to brace, and the floor ties the top of the shock mounts together already.

I vote "none".

dragonboy221 · 02-12-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobblehead

If you absolutely need to buy one, get the DC Sport one. Its not a hinged design, so because of scientific reasons I can't put in to words right now, its better.

i was thinking the same thing bro.

i heard a long time ago, that it is better if it is "one" solid piece, rather than hinges.

Bobblehead · 02-12-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonboy221

i was thinking the same thing bro.

i heard a long time ago, that it is better if it is "one" solid piece, rather than hinges.

Don't forget the first half of what I said. There's been no evidence of them making a lick of difference.

dragonboy221 · 02-12-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Don't forget the first half of what I said. There's been no evidence of them making a lick of difference.

are you sure it doesnt do anything? ive seen alot of track cars having it.

Bobblehead · 02-12-2015, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonboy221

are you sure it doesnt do anything? ive seen alot of track cars having it.

Unless you're taking your car to the track every day, its not worth it.

dragonboy221 · 02-12-2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Unless you're taking your car to the track every day, its not worth it.

i am going to build my car for canyon runs.

i do know that you need to install more bars into order to feel a difference.

these are the bars im going to get: front strut bar, rear strut bar, and sway bars (front and rear). 4 bars total

i already know which brand (Hotchkis) i am going to buy for the other bars, but havent decided yet on the rear strut bar.

Decay107 · 02-12-2015, 06:42 PM

Another vote for none, it is not an area prone to deflection.

Do bushings.

Bergen23 · 02-12-2015, 06:57 PM

Seems as though the general consensus is none from everything I've read about it. If you must get one, get the prettiest looking one and call it a day. Or spend the money on an OFT. Or spend the money on track days. Or spend the money on cocaine and hookers.

2much · 02-12-2015, 07:39 PM

more bars = more feels

Tcoat · 02-12-2015, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonboy221

are you sure it doesnt do anything? ive seen alot of track cars having it.

If those cars were hatchs yes you saw them with bars as the hatch reduces rigidity by quite a bit. That was why they built the FRS with a trunk to maintain that rigidity. You do not need a rear bar on these cars.

Now, if you are going to ask our opinion and then argue when you get it then don't ask in the first place.

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02-12-2015, 05:48 PM	#1
dragonboy221 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: n/a Location: ?? Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which Rear Strut Bar is BEST? Hey guys, im still researching and trying to find out which rear strut bar is the best of the best. Money isnt an issue for me, but i do like it to be under $300. Things im looking for are: quality/material, thickness, well known brand name, performance wise. I do prefer it to be made in Germany, Japan, or USA (since they are better built than the ones in China or Taiwan), but as long as it is a good quality bar and well known brand, then it shouldnt really matter. Here are some bars im looking at, but im not sure which one is the best. Hopefully my fellow 86'ers can help me out. thanks!!! 1. GTSPEC Rear Strut Brace http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/gtsp...brace-323.html 2. Beatrush Rear Strut Tower Bar http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/beat...-bar-1355.html 3. Carbing Rear Tower Brace - Steel / Aluminum http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/carb...#ixzz3RZdCIXF7 4. Cusco Rear Strut Bar Carbon http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/cusc...rbon-1076.html 5. Cusco Strut Bar Type OS Rear http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/cusc...-rear-113.html 6. DC Carbon Rear Strut Tower Bar http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/dc-c...-bar-1917.html

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