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Old 02-19-02, 06:13 PM
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Exclamation strut tower braces

does anyone have strut tower braces? Does it cause an understeer? Does it corner better. How does it make your car feel? Can you have camber/caster plates on with it? What about clearance problems?
My main thought is that it will effect my ability to use my camber/caster kit?

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i have a front tower bar. it makes the car feel a lot stiffer. i feel more comftorable taking turns fast now with it. good purchase to make.
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Mine came fitted and I’ve never run without it so I can’t directly compare but I’ve read enough to know they’re definitely worthwhile. Mazda must’ve thought so coz they fitted one to the FD. Mine clears the alternator by about 1mm!
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no offense, but there's TONS on this one - including lots of info I don't feel like typing again. SEARCH.
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mazdacomp rubs a little on mine but i don't sweat it.
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If you're thinking of getting a strut bar, you should definitely look into getting one from JIC Magic. It is a well established and proven company in Japan and their main focus is the suspension. Their suspension is used in Japanese Touring Car circuit racing. If you want more info, ask ARD T2 on this forum.

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you can get a pretty much universal one from carparts.com (chikara makes one I believe, I have 'em for my '92 Civic EX, front and rear, stiffens it up on the autocross track real well, doesn't plow like a biotch anymore now that the rear isn't Jell-O).

In general, chassis stiffening is a good thing.




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