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Old 01-13-2008   #1
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Do tower braces actually do anything?

http://www.jdm-option.com/eng/pr_CUSCO/towerbar.html

I guess they do.
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Old 01-13-2008   #2
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

cusco ftw
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Old 01-13-2008   #3
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

It's also best to triangulate the bar to the firewall, however it isn't very easy to produce bolt in products that will do this.

I want to make one for the rear in my car as well.
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

they do work great I have front and rear cusco tower bars in the evo. It also comes down to you get what you pay for.
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

I think that their model needs to visit the Dentist.
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

I put a simple ebay front strut tower bar in my 1G and 2G and it made a significant difference. Turn-in was improved greatly and the car steadied out through corners. Sway bars help even more

Evo VIII & IX come with them as a factory option, great piece.
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

...and i STILL need one of these..arg.

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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

The newer cars won't be as big of a difference, but a DSM isn't very stiff, so they help a lot.
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

My DSM Came with a cheapy. I've been looking for a reputable strut tower bar. Anyone know where I can find such a piece?
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

I like Jakey's idea, I am going to attempt to make a producable one in the future that attaches to the firewall. It may prove difficult to make for production though.
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

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It's also best to triangulate the bar to the firewall, however it isn't very easy to produce bolt in products that will do this.

I want to make one for the rear in my car as well.
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I like Jakey's idea, I am going to attempt to make a producable one in the future that attaches to the firewall. It may prove difficult to make for production though.
I think that was my idea. :P
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

Nope, Jakey put it up in a thread in my section a few weeks ago
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Re: Do tower braces actually do anything?

pssh, I've had ideas of making my own. CNCs and welders help. muahahaha.
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