what does the strut tower brace do?
02-15-2001, 09:57 AM
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They provide some additional structural stiffness by tying the two strut towers together and thus reducing flex during hard cornering. They also look really cool! Some users report better turn in response. I had one on my 1996 Integra and it really made a difference.
My opinion on a strut tower brace for the S2000; just look at the huge crossmember that your air box sits on. Your front upper control arms are mounted about right on it, rendering another brace just a few inches above it useless. I think a strut brace on an S2K is just added weight...but it definitely would look cool. One man's opinion.
My opinion on a strut tower brace for the S2000; just look at the huge crossmember that your air box sits on. Your front upper control arms are mounted about right on it, rendering another brace just a few inches above it useless. I think a strut brace on an S2K is just added weight...but it definitely would look cool. One man's opinion.
02-15-2001, 03:58 PM
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There was a lot of skepticism when these braces were first introduced because everyone was convinced that the car was too stiff to need one. I hesitated until a few first hand reports came back regarding it helping on rough surfaces.
I have tested the STB on my car, installing and removing several times with back to back rides on various surfaces. The bar noticeably (although not dramatically) reduces shake and improves tracking on very rough roads. By itself it does not make any noticeable difference on smooth surfaces.
The xbrace (bracing either side of the structure across the open area under the engine) in combination with the STB made a very notable difference, further aiding rigidity, and notably increasing steering responsiveness
I have tested the STB on my car, installing and removing several times with back to back rides on various surfaces. The bar noticeably (although not dramatically) reduces shake and improves tracking on very rough roads. By itself it does not make any noticeable difference on smooth surfaces.
The xbrace (bracing either side of the structure across the open area under the engine) in combination with the STB made a very notable difference, further aiding rigidity, and notably increasing steering responsiveness
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02-15-2001, 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by Utah S2K
Fully agree with C....and they do look good too
Fully agree with C....and they do look good too
. BTW, I have both STB and front X brace. They really help in hard cornering.
02-15-2001, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by s2ktaxi
I'm wondering why Honda did not include them in the design of the car - they did on the ITR and on the most recent 91-95 Legend.
I'm wondering why Honda did not include them in the design of the car - they did on the ITR and on the most recent 91-95 Legend.
02-15-2001, 06:00 PM
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I asked this before but never got an answer...
What do they do to the crashworthiness of the chassis?
I mean, all cars have built in crumple zones. Wouldn't stiffening the chassis reduce their effectiveness?
Not that any of us want to crash, but hey, it happens.
Just ask Greg Stevens
What do they do to the crashworthiness of the chassis?
I mean, all cars have built in crumple zones. Wouldn't stiffening the chassis reduce their effectiveness?
Not that any of us want to crash, but hey, it happens.
Just ask Greg Stevens