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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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what is the best strut tower brace?

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I am beginning to consider getting a front strut tower brace for my '93 touring. I was wondering if the brace is worth the money too get...and if so, which is the best one? Thanks in advance for your help!


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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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Most people like the stock R1-R2 STB. but it's a little expensive and more difficult to find. However, the cusco STB are just as good and you can pick one up for about $150.
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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thanks for the advice. I have heard goos things about the stock r model brace. If anyone has one gimme a PM. If not, I will probably go out and buy a Cusco one soon.
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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Most people like the stock R1-R2 STB. but it's a little expensive and more difficult to find. However, the cusco STB are just as good and you can pick one up for about $150.
HAHAHAHA ... I never thought I'd live to see the day that someone would say that a CUSCO product is only "just as good" as something else.

CUSCO hands down, above all else.
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 03:26 AM
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If/when RE Amemiya starts pawning the 3point strut braces, I'm buying one.
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 03:59 AM
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If/when RE Amemiya starts pawning the 3point strut braces, I'm buying one.
NO JOKE MASTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want one of those bad. i hope they offer it here. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm.. ...... haha.

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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 04:04 AM
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If/when RE Amemiya starts pawning the 3point strut braces, I'm buying one.
me too
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 04:40 AM
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Cusco.

you can honestly shake a car violently just by holding onto the bar. that cant be said about other cheap STB-equipped cars, where you can actually feel the bar flexing.
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 08:07 AM
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I went out and tried that. Grabbed on to the bar and waited. Nothing. Not even "bar-flex".
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 09:25 AM
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The stock "looks" the coolest not doubt....I have a GAB and it's very study !...
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by Johnny
The stock "looks" the coolest not doubt....I have a GAB and it's very study !...
I hope so Tom
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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Hey do any of you know about the GAB brace? I am considering one of thse very seriously right now. Any insight or advice would be vey helpful! Thanks alot guys!


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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 07:12 PM
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Mazdaspeed makes one that is much stronger than the srock r1 type also.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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As Johnny said,
The stock one looks the coolest. However, everybody I asked said the Cusco was the stiffest.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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I assume this is the one you mean?



Is there any issues with the top/back of it clearing stuff?
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