What else can I do to stiffen up the front end?
03-09-2004, 06:20 PM
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My "proof" that rear braces have an effect is more anecdotal than sensory. When I first bought my car, the rear window seal would creak when I drove over really uneven surfaces, like driveways and such. It lasted a few weeks before the seal settled. Then, when I added my RSB and stiffer springs, it came back worse than before. However, adding the rear strut brace completely eliminated it.
Also, I forgot to mention strut tops- even with a strut brace, the factory strut tops allow quite a bit of flex. You should do those before a strut brace as well.
Also, I forgot to mention strut tops- even with a strut brace, the factory strut tops allow quite a bit of flex. You should do those before a strut brace as well.
03-10-2004, 08:06 PM
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Probably not too much since I still have stock rear strut tops. But in a few weeks when I add rear STi tops, it will be making more difference in keeping my rear alignment from changing under high loads.
03-11-2004, 09:07 AM
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Thanks for clearing that up. Strut tops it is then...Would it be cost effective to have my shop install and align the Group N tops with my GR2s when it's all ready ($) for the install? I bet my tops are so shot in my '93 w/ 187,000 miles...ouch.
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