ortiz11b

Hi there was wanting to get a poll on what people thing on the different brand strut tower braces that are out there... if the more expensive brands are worth the extra scratch... like Hotchkis... or just get a umi or bmr... have a local guy selling a hotchkis strut tower brace for 120... and input would be helpfull.. thanks

mjs1012

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there all basically the same imo. i went with a company named founders who makes suspension parts for a good price. welcome to the forum

ortiz11b

Thanks,,, yha ive seen them on ebay for a good price,, and they say made in the U.S.A. too!

AwsmGy

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Honestly, it's mostly an appearance mod. If you want one get a cheap one and call it a day.

The biggest advantage I got from mine was it provided a great handle while I was installing my headers. I felt 0 change in the way the car handled.

ortiz11b

Lmao... well i do plan to do long tubes in the fall!... thanks

Element

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That is the only reason I got mine. I call it the "short man's bar" - gives me something solid to grab on to when I'm working in the engine bay.

ortiz11b

Think im put this mod off till i find a cheap one... Gona get the Founders panhard bar and LCA's .. better bang for my buck ...IMO

98cherrySS

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Probably a good idea to go with the adjustable PHB. If you run 315 in the future you'll want that little bit of adjustment.

myk

iTrader: (4)

I'm gonna have to disagree with the criticisms of the strut bar. I put one on my '97 Vert, a car that's more loose than a cheerleader in a locker room, and my door mirrors lost most of their wobble. I didn't get the same feel or visible results when I put one on my '99 T/A but being a coupe it didn't have the wobblin goblin problems of the 'Vert. To each their own, it's probably just me, but I'd be curious to see what you think 'OP...

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

I have one but I honestly dont think it does anything..looks cool though.

ortiz11b

One thing I noticed in this thread is there are a few variables to consider.

1) body type -- hardtop,t-top,ragtop = different result for each
2) driving style

I think to each there own,,, but sometimes it the old saying comes into play.."you get what you pay for" ....