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Jan 12, 2010 | 09:16 PM

fast?yea

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strut tower brace

the only thing i've done to my bird is a catback exhaust and i am thinking of getting a strut tower brace as one of my first mods. is this a good idea or should i wait on it. what brands are the best?

Jan 12, 2010 | 09:19 PM

Gordon0652

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Personally i would just do engine mods...

Jan 12, 2010 | 09:24 PM

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If you decide you want one, I have one for sale.

Jan 12, 2010 | 09:30 PM

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is it worth getting in ya'lls opinion?

Jan 12, 2010 | 09:32 PM

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Eh, I enjoyed it while I had it, got a new nitrous kit, and it wouldn't clear the brace. I did the stb and subframes at the same time, and car felt alot tighter.

Jan 12, 2010 | 10:25 PM

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if i did decide to get it from you how much do you want for it? what color is it red or black?

Jan 12, 2010 | 10:27 PM

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I'm trying to get 75 for it, and it's the black triangulated one.

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Jan 12, 2010 | 10:44 PM

jdiddyws6

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Under the cowl via provided backing plate.

Jan 13, 2010 | 05:14 AM

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get it, it made a difference for me and it makes the engine bay look a lot better

Jan 13, 2010 | 06:58 AM

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agreed it adds stability, and dresses up the engine bay.

Jan 13, 2010 | 07:01 AM

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Hello
I noticed that you are looking into a strut tower brace. And I just wanted to leave you know that UMI Performance offers a 2 point brace that will help with reinforcing your strut towers and tightening up the front end. Below is a link to show you what we have to offer.

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...ttrm777cd0l284

If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad

Jan 13, 2010 | 08:25 AM

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And also if you have the slp lid you could go with the slp brace, it brings the bay together nicely.

Jan 13, 2010 | 09:51 AM

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is it worth getting in ya'lls opinion?

I would get SFC before a STB. I have UMI and would recommend them.

Jan 13, 2010 | 10:14 AM

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It makes a great thing to lean on while you work on or detail the motor, LOL

Jan 13, 2010 | 05:51 PM

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I would get SFC before a STB. I have UMI and would recommend them.

What he said!! SFC first, it makes a bigger difference for the money spent.

Jan 13, 2010 | 06:03 PM

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get it ...look on the brite side i have one

Jan 15, 2010 | 05:24 PM

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Whats your goals?

If I was you I would say and put that money towards Konis

The STB does help a very small amount IHMO, but I do have one and its "cheap"........but I think a panhard bar is lot better and only 150 for a good one.

Jan 15, 2010 | 06:58 PM

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I was in the same position as you, I had a catback and lid and was looking to do some suspension/chassis mods, and I ended up going with a STB but let me tell you it didn't do a damn thing, but its cheap, looks good and I have used it to lean on when working on the engine

If your looking to make the car more stable, planted and solid don't waste your time on anything else but good shocks (*cough* koni *cough*). These cars feel like they are flexing because of how the stock shocks are valved, gives that disconneced, loose and jarring/jittery feel.
Konis are easily my favorite mod and I would never own another fbody without them.

Jan 15, 2010 | 07:29 PM

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get a black one...they look cool but it's not a night and day difference for performance-subframe connectors would be a better investment IMO...but u could just do both too lol