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Old 06-26-2008, 08:08 AM   #1
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Default Suspension Parts --If you could only buy one?

If you could only purchase one of the following parts, which part would give you the "best bang for your buck" for handling improvement?

- Chassis stiffening plate
- Strut tower brace
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Old 06-26-2008, 06:17 PM   #2
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I guess none based on the response.
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Old 06-26-2008, 07:40 PM   #3
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Default Re: Suspension Parts --If you could only buy one?

I would GUESS strut tower brace, but only because the arguments for it are more convinicing. A l-o-o-o-o-o-ng thread on the BT plate left me unconvinced, and I own one.
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:18 PM   #4
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Default Re: Suspension Parts --If you could only buy one?

I agree with Doc Willie.

From the many posts on the Stiffening Plate and Strut Tower Brace, and from what I've read about strut tower braces on other cars, you will notice the most improvement in handling -- especially on turns -- with the Strut Tower Brace.

Why don't you pose the question on the Strut Tower Brace Install thread?

BT Tech Strut Tower Brace install pictures and Text
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Old 06-27-2008, 08:14 AM   #5
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Thanks Boo, I just might do that.
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Old 06-27-2008, 10:52 PM   #6
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Default Re: Suspension Parts --If you could only buy one?

Swaybars would be my choice, but nobody makes them.
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Brian/BT Tech is currently working on a beefed up front sway bar. He should be formally announcing it soon.
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Yeah, I read one of Brian's posts from earlier this month saying that we should expect to see it towards the end of June. One more toy to add on!
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