Perrin vs. GrimmSpeed strut tower braces - differences?
 

I'm thinking about buying a front strut tower brace and have narrowed my choices to the Perrin and the GrimmSpeed models. What if any differences are there other than the cost? Has anyone used both? I'd love to read a comparison of the two. :D

Thanks!

Why not TRD?

Do they make a strut tower brace? Haven't seen it yet.

OK, I found the TRD strut brace; very nice carbon fiber, but more than twice as much as the GrimmSpeed brace. Is the benefit that much greater than with mild steel? I don't do any track racing, strictly street driving. I'm looking to improve handling around some twisty roads near Lake Travis (in Texas).

No- CF is a strong, lightweight material. Will you benefit from the slight decrease in weight between the two models? Yes, but so insignificantly that it will realistically have no effect on you, making the dollar per utilty aspect dismal for the TRD. It's much more a bling factor

You should also consider the Hotchkis brace. It's very light and quite sturdy. I have it on my car and I love it.

Pics (not mine):
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=13

Old thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=781531

+1 for Hotchkiss

If you are looking for the Hotchkis @Maximal is about to activate our Holiday Sale tomorrow. 10% off everything in the Sales section and free shipping on $50+ orders. The Hotchkis bar is in there.

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All are a waste of money :P IMO

People buy, so we sell haha

Reasons to buy a strut tower brace:

1. You already have wheels, tires, springs/struts or coilovers, sway bars, etc, etc, etc...and are just looking for something else to throw on the car.

2. The last import you modded was in the early '90 and you think this is your only suspension mod option.

If this is one of your first mods go with a front sway bar instead...it will make a bigger difference. If you just want some eye candy spend your money how you want! :)

This all day^^

I am very happy with my Grimmspeed strut bar but have not tried the Perrin one. Both are quality companies so I doubt you could go wrong either way. The biggest difference I can see is the Grimmspeed one is one piece so would inherently be stiffer.