front strut brace -the fors and againsts

[lauschie]

gday guys,

can anyone tell me the fors and againsts of a front strut brace?? what do they improve in cars handling and what do they wear out quicker(eg tyres). which braces do u guys recommend and how much do they cost??

all the best,

lauschie

[SuperDave]

Some people say the TRD or Cusco strut bars are the better brands. I have a Whiteline one and I found that the front end of the chassis flexes less when cornering, slightly better steering response, slightly better traction. The downsides, I don't know of any but I guess it adds a few kilograms so your power to weight ratio is a little worse.

Not sure on prices though. If you look into some of the group buys there will be prices there, but they might be slightly lower than normal.

[MR22ZZ]

you will wear out your front tyres faster, but that's just because you can corner better :P

[lauschie]

you will wear out your front tyres faster, but that's just because you can corner better :P

any ideas on how to improve handling and feel at high speeds on freeways?? esp in windy coniditions.

all the best,

lauschie

[SuperDave]

I reakon the front strut bar has made my highway driving a lot smoother. Maybe larger anti-roll bars will reduce the effect of the wind? But if there is a strong wind it will still blow your car around.

[lauschie]

I reakon the front strut bar has made my highway driving a lot smoother. Maybe larger anti-roll bars will reduce the effect of the wind? But if there is a strong wind it will still blow your car around.

what strut bar do u recommend and what is the cost of it?? what are anti roll bars and what do u recommend there??

all the best,

lauschie

[lauschie]

I reakon the front strut bar has made my highway driving a lot smoother. Maybe larger anti-roll bars will reduce the effect of the wind? But if there is a strong wind it will still blow your car around.

what strut bar do u recommend and what is the cost of it?? what are anti roll bars and what do u recommend there??

all the best,

lauschie

does a front strut bar change the caster and/or camber??

all the best,

lauschie

[SuperDave]

Nah. Front strut brace just reinforces the chassis a little better to reduce chassis flex. If you want to adjust the camber Whiteline make a camber bolt (#KCA415, but check before buying) which gives an adjustment of +/-1.5*

Pretty sure the caster cannot be changed on our cars.

[MR22ZZ]

you can get K-mac pillow tops that have camber/castor shim plates... that's the only way to change front castor I know of

[MR22ZZ]

I now have a pic of the cusco brace up in my garage...