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Strut Tower Braces, what's the deal?

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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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Strut Tower Braces, what's the deal?

I just got a strut tower brace, mainly for looks, but it really seems to have helped the car in general. Much more stiff and quiet. One thing that I have noticed is that the back end of the car seems to bend a lot more now in slow turns. Any solutions to this or am I crazy? The hatch seems to be creaking under pressure when turning. I would like to fix this for a generally stiffer chassis. Will SFC's really benefit me that much?

I know they will benefit, but does everyone else feel that they have gained a lot from the Strut Tower Brace? Like I said before I got it mainly for looks
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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I'd suggest you post in the Autocross, Road Racing Section.
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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SFC and STB work together nicely, i got my SFCs b4 my STB
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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I am soon to get a Hotchkiss STB, so your handling got better in the turns right? My friend added one to his Camaro and said is did wonders for his car in the curves.

Oh, I think this is an appropriate spot for this post since we dont have a strict suspension area. Just my opinion. If not a mod will tell you.

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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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i believe it's a 'shock' tower brace and not a strut tower brace
strut tower braces are for 3rd gens because, well, they have struts whereas 4th gens dont
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by unvc92camarors
i believe it's a 'shock' tower brace and not a strut tower brace
strut tower braces are for 3rd gens because, well, they have struts whereas 4th gens dont
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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My STB made an improvement in the cornering of my car. SFCs are definitely worth it too.
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