According to Greasemonkey in a recent thread "no".

[Edited by 7 Foot - 10/7/2003 8:41:35 PM]

 

can somebody also tell me if a strut brace actually makes that much difference if you are just road driving and not track daying etc.thanks

 

yes, definately.

Depends mainly on what sort u have, i have a c/f & alloy sti brace.

They are adjustable, and if it is set up correctly it makes a huge difference whilst hard cornering.

sly

 

What MY car?
If you own a <MY01 Impreza then yes it makes difference, otherwise only if you have uprated suspension worthwhile a strut brace as the new age WRXs have about 250% stiffer chassis from the classics.
JIM

 

I have a My94 UK, Front Top Strut brace, 4 point lower Brace & rear Top brace & believe me it drives like it is on rails It feels so taught round the corners its unbelievable..

Well worth it in my opinion especially if your fitting Eibachs Etc

Dean

 

I guess Greasemonkey is right if the brace cannot be tensioned on fitting. It'll slop around until the strut tower distorts enough to take up the slack.
Best get a 3 piece item so that the bar can be loaded up on fitting.
I can't find the thread but didn't Greasemonkey refer to the STi carbon brace?

Anyway, I have noticed such a difference on a Forester with a front brace that the back end feels quite flexible and now needs a brace in the boot.

Nick
1997 Forester S/tb