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Strut Tower Brace...useless or worth it?

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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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Does any one with Vortech S/C run the spoon STB? Will it clear all the plumbing? I am curious if I will have to sell mine when we do the S/C install. I hope not as it looks great and works well.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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Just wanted to add to the Fan Fair, I can't speak for just the STB, but my spoon STB and Xbrace made a world of differance..

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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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I wouldn't be without my Whiteline STB and Lower Brace. I removed them from my car to test out some swaybars recently and couldn't wait to have them re-installed. Once I removed the swaybars and temporarily took the car back to stock configuration it (the car) felt 'loose' and less responsive in comparison. I know some owners won't like hearing this but I can say unequivocably that there is room for improvement in the S2000 as far as handling and stability goes.
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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Is the STB in the S2000 a strut tower brace or a shock tower brace?
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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Originally posted by njtripface
One question; How are you handling that one long wire that dips under the right side of the strut bar?...

--John
John, I'll let airgate answer for himself, but I believe I'm correct in assessing that the "one long wire" that you speak of is in some way part of the speedo cable. Only reason I say that (and I may be wrong ) is that when I installed my Cusco, I noticed that the cable you speak of was forced into a slight angle/"pinch" at the bracket on the driver's side. Only reason I associate it with the speedo cable is that when I was initially setting my cruise control with the STB installed I'd notice a "pop" when I'd apply the brake or clutch (which would disengage the cruise control). Given the timing of the install with my hearing the "pop", my assumption is that the "pinch" [was] placing some pressure on the cable assembly. Over time (for good or bad , that "pop" has dissipated).

Here's my Cusco. BTW, I have Muz's Whitelightning lower "X" brace as well. I really appreciate the added stability offered from both of these items.

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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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It's the cruise control cable. That black unit it goes into is the cruise control.


[QUOTE]Originally posted by w1ngman
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John, I'll let airgate answer for himself, but I believe I'm correct in assessing that the "one long wire" that you speak of is in some way part of the speedo cable.
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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i just got my spoon stb in the mail today. i am going to put it on now and then go drive the ca around my fav turns! i like you guys know what i think when its done!
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Old Jan 26, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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Can anyone comment on the Comptech X brace that they released?
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Old Jan 26, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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no question, get all the braces, your car will feel new longer, besides girls like it stifffffffff and you will have less squeeks from the hard top too
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