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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 01:21 AM
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strut tower braces

I own a 95 Firebird Formula convertible. I was thinking about adding a strut tower brace. How useful is this for normal street driving?
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 02:00 AM
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It is not a necessary suspension upgrade, but it will help when weaving in and out of traffic. I would get SFC's before you get a STB. They will help out with handling and also traction.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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I would get SFC's before you get a STB.
Me too. But a stb is a worthwhile mod, it sharpens up the steering a bit.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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BMR the best to go with?
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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BMR the best to go with?
yes! check out the cardomain page in my sig.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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BMR is good.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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got mine off the ebay, same thing as any other brand and has worked great for $40
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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Yes, the STB will help with body flex / cornering. It will not help your drag times, in fact, it will add weight to your car. Not preferred for drag racing. Good for corners.

Many different styles. I went with Hotchkis. BMR is good too.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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They will also lessen dash rattles and such. I made mine out of aluminum which only weighs 2.5 pounds. Check it out at the webshots link.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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Hotchkis on mine ...

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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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strut tower braces

Pardon my ignorance, but what does "SFC" stand for?
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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SFC = sub frame connectors

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