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01-07-2015, 08:23 AM | #1 |
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Strut Bar: worth it or snake oil?
For track days. I want proper suspension eventually but can I get at least some improvement from the bar or am I better off putting the money toward the kit?
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01-07-2015, 09:15 AM | #3 |
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Coupes are pretty stiff, but even with that in mind, I have yet to install a strut brace on any car without a noticeable improvement, and that number is north of twenty by now. I sort of look at it as a bit of help to "keep" the chassis tight. I wouldn't say it was first on the improvement list, but it would be there somewhere. I can say it made my roadster feel much more solid with my spirited mountain driving.
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01-07-2015, 10:31 AM | #4 |
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don't be like me... save your money and put it towards the kit.
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On my 3 series sedan however, it made a noticeable difference.
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01-07-2015, 11:15 AM | #6 |
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I have the OE bmw one in my M Roadster and difference is little or nothing. Maybe getting a harder strut bar might work no idea. But for tracking i would totally would just save up for a KW V3. Just my opinion.
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01-07-2015, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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personally, from someone with a track based coilover setup and lots of track time, definitely get one...... its certainly not hurting and combined with the under turret strengthening plates IS cheap insurance... i wouldn't run my car without it, I'm glad its been on since like 4k miles!!
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01-07-2015, 03:24 PM | #8 |
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A brace can prevent roll and further the steering response, however, a brace is one of the last suspension mods you need. It's the cherry on top you put after getting a nice kit and some anti-roll bars.
You'll be well off without it but if you've set your mind on getting a brace, stay away from hinged design. |
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