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strut brace question
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:49 am
by Raivis
im interested in getting a strut brace for improved handling do u need to lower your vibe for it to really help and where can i get one somewhat cheap perfer a red one someone please fill me in on where everyone gets there vibe gt parts!!!
Re: strut brace question (Raivis)
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 10:22 am
by ragingfish
In this thread:
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=6537MadBill, our resident gearhead, pretty much provided enough evidence (for me anyway) that a strut tower bar provides minimal to NO added stability. IMHO, they are purely cosmetic on this car.
Re: strut brace question (ragingfish)
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:58 pm
by Flip-Side
I agree. On some cars the strut towers are far from the firewall, and may actually gain cornering ability from the added stability. The vibe/matrix towers are darn close to the firewall, and have enough support stock. I'm backing RagingFish on this one.I've heard other members talking about the Megan Racing STB because of its sharp looks. Comes in red as well. Many ebay sellers have them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...=WDVW
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:14 pm
by Raivis
i apreciate the help guys i know my stuff about engines i know nothing about suspension....anyother parts yall know of to gain either stability or power???
Re: (Raivis)
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:18 pm
by nismo
I would recommend the rear sway bar by Progress Technology. I hear that thing is really nice. It helps a lot.Inder
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:01 pm
by Raivis
where can i find the rear sway bar and is it difficult to install???
Re: (Raivis)
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:16 pm
by damronjr
Quote, originally posted by Raivis »where can i find the rear sway bar and is it difficult to install???Got my Progress RSB on Ebay. Very easy to install! The hardest part is getting the 2 whole bolts you have to remove to come loose!
Re: (damronjr)
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:22 pm
by Flip-Side
Quote, originally posted by damronjr »Got my Progress RSB on Ebay.Hotchkis also has a front and rear sway bar set. Much more expensive than the Progress rear bar alone. Many people have noted that the main gain is in the rear bar anyway, but I have yet to see it for myself. Biggest gain in handling will come from new springs. Eibach, Hotchkis, Tein, and H&R are some spring brands. Majority of top performance guys go with the lower drop and stiffer Teins. More moderate daily drivers go with the Eibach Pro-Kit, or the Hotchkis springs for bearable ride comfort.