Strong Strut...What Do You Guys Think?!?

[m3f_LiteW8-M3]

what do you guys think about the strong strut? as far as looks go it looks great(IMO). Is it worth the $370 + $15 for shipping? is this strictly cosmetic or does the performance of the brace out-weigh the other brands such as racing dynamics, AA, bavauto, etc...?



heres some pics!!

http://members.cox.net/azz3man/fullstrut1.jpg http://members.cox.net/azz3man/half_strut4.jpghttp://members.cox.net/azz3man/GaryCL1b%20(2).jpg http://members.cox.net/azz3man/GaryCL3b%20(2).jpg

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

It looks good

[m3f_M3AN_5f4dc0ba80]

To answer your question... (which I'm sure Trevor meant to, rather than getting tied up with pw'ing... )



... It does look good, as for performance, I'm sure it's better than hinged designs but in reality, the average to good driver would *never* notice the difference.



With a front brace, go for the best strength, design and looks that match your budget. It's hard to make a call but that ones hardly looks bad...

[m3f_astan100_7ef66fbe89]

All front strut bars really offer the same performance benefit. You don't need to drop huge amounts of money on them.



So, pretty much, just buy the one that is attractive enough for you, but don't spend any more because it won't make your car handle any better than the cheaper alternative.

[m3f_douglee25]

Yes, it does look decent, but for a price tag of close to $400 bones, I'll either make it myself or find a cheaper alternative.



Doug

[m3f_99DakarM3_146594ecf1]

Thats a damn nice brace - heard nothing but good things about that company.

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

Yes, it does look decent, but for a price tag of close to $400 bones, I'll either make it myself or find a cheaper alternative.



Doug



You get/feel more from the x-brace than you do from a strut bar.



Naturally, you would want a non-hinged strut bar also for best affect.

[m3f_LiteW8-M3]

thanks for your input!

[m3f_LiteW8-M3]

some of you guys said that a "non-hinged" strutbrace will work better. why is that?

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

It doens't flex as much as a hinged unit.

[m3f_LiteW8-M3]

Thats a damn nice brace - heard nothing but good things about that company.



yeah i heard the same thing!



have you guys seen the UUC MOTORWERKS magnesium strut brace? they make it for the e36 now.. but it's even more expensive than the strong strut!http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/STB/STBE36_pics/Img_6753.jpg but only weighs in at about 2.5 lbs.!!

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

Thats a nice looking brace.