Does the STB(Strut Tower Bar) hurt 1/4Mile Times?
Does the STB(Strut Tower Bar) hurt 1/4Mile Times?
I never really thought about this, but if removing the front swaybar takes off a couple tenths off your time, then would putting on a STB make me lose a couple tenths at the track!?!
Only from the added weight. 
STBs do the most good on cars with front struts, unlike '93 on F-bodys which are wishbone or SLA (short and long arm) front suspensions, not McPherson strut suspensions.
FWIW, a front anti-roll bar restricts upward movement of the front end mainly because of the friction in the bushings which mount the bar to the chassis. Loosening those bolts and squirting a little silicone lube on the bushings will usually help a little. Losing the front end weight of the bar when drag racing helps a little too.

STBs do the most good on cars with front struts, unlike '93 on F-bodys which are wishbone or SLA (short and long arm) front suspensions, not McPherson strut suspensions.
FWIW, a front anti-roll bar restricts upward movement of the front end mainly because of the friction in the bushings which mount the bar to the chassis. Loosening those bolts and squirting a little silicone lube on the bushings will usually help a little. Losing the front end weight of the bar when drag racing helps a little too.
OldSS and I had a very good post in advanced tech about strut tower braces in 4th gen cars. DO a seach for my user name to find it, prolly about 10 months ago.
Anyways, most concluded the strut tower bars dont do much of anything on a 4th gen other than add weight.
Anyways, most concluded the strut tower bars dont do much of anything on a 4th gen other than add weight.
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