UMT Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Been looking at replacing front/rear struts on Ye Olde 99 Subaru Impreza Outback with 210,000 glorious miles and ran across 'strut tower braces' in my search for parts. What's up with a 'strut tower brace?' Is this simply a racing deal or would it be beneficial to add to 'the beast?' Thanks, UMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Been looking at replacing front/rear struts on Ye Olde 99 Subaru Impreza Outback with 210,000 glorious miles and ran across 'strut tower braces' in my search for parts. What's up with a 'strut tower brace?' Is this simply a racing deal or would it be beneficial to add to 'the beast?' Thanks, UMT If you drive on bumpy roads or such, it prevents the struts from flexing inwards at the top. I have one on both front and rear since I do a fair amount of rallycross. If you don't go off road much you really wouldn't need the added rigidity. Good for added stability if you go track racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulwnkl Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 A strut tower brace is a rather clever way to extract cash from those of us who drive our cars on the road each day (or week, or month, or whatever) for absolutely nothing other than a psychological effect, and _maybepossiblyperhaps_ a slightly harsher ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMT Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 A strut tower brace is a rather clever way to extract cash from those of us who drive our cars on the road each day (or week, or month, or whatever) for absolutely nothing other than a psychological effect, and _maybepossiblyperhaps_ a slightly harsher ride. Ha. Thanks, my friend! UMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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