GT Spec Strut Tower Brace Installed on G37x

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Old 09-04-2011, 09:18 PM
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Lightbulb GT Spec Strut Tower Brace Installed on G37x

This past week I installed the GT Spec Strut Tower Brace on my G37x after hours of deliberation over what my first upgrade would be. There are two reasons why i went with the strut brace. First, most of the vehicle frames flex and twist when accelerating and turning. The brace helps eliminate this effect, resulting in smoother entry and exit from turns. Secondly was the price that Fred Beans Parts gave me on the brace. I'd recommend this part to any G owner, as it combined with stiffer sway bars (Hotchkis set coming soon) will significantly improve the handling of your ride. I cant speak for the non-AWD trans, but the pros outweigh the cons on this one for X owners. (Est. 15-20 min install time)
Old 09-04-2011, 11:06 PM
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Braces are the only mods I would do on the G, ok may be swaybar.
Old 09-04-2011, 11:49 PM
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Maybe with a FWD vehicle it may help but I didn't notice much difference with mine. I am hoping the Hotchkis will make an impression.
Old 09-04-2011, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rks
Maybe with a FWD vehicle it may help but I didn't notice much difference with mine. I am hoping the Hotchkis will make an impression.
agree, ive had both the GTspec and circuit sports bars. they really should be the very last thing you do to stiffen the car. Hotchkis make the biggest difference followed by gtspec rear under braces.
Old 09-05-2011, 03:14 AM
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True the strut brace doesn't have the largest impact on handling, but it has a noticeable one none the less. Sure sway bars have a larger impact on handling as they reduce body roll, but frame stability is just as important when improving handling.
Old 09-05-2011, 10:16 AM
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Hotchkis sway bars ftw. Always saw the gt spec brace as more of a cosmetic upgrade. Its last on my list of things to get, but still on the list.
Old 09-05-2011, 10:24 AM
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I agree with Bat and rks, i had the car back-to-back on the track with and without the strut bar and you really don't notice much of a difference. They do look good, and in conjunction with every other brace, do have a compound effect.

Try the rest of the GT-Spec braces, the 6-pt made the most noticeable difference for me.
Old 09-05-2011, 12:11 PM
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good stuff hurry up and get sways now
Old 09-05-2011, 01:39 PM
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Sways will be the best mod you will do to the suspension, a FSTB is a good addition as well. But dont expect much out of it.
Old 09-05-2011, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by _ant_
good stuff hurry up and get sways now
Oh trust it's next on the list!
Old 09-06-2011, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JP10501
Hotchkis sway bars ftw. Always saw the gt spec brace as more of a cosmetic upgrade. Its last on my list of things to get, but still on the list.
This^^^^^
honestly not really worth the money, I would rather people save up for the hotchkis.
Old 09-06-2011, 02:23 PM
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Really? Sways are the best thing you can do for your suspension? REALLY?

I have to respectfully disagree. I think coilovers make a much bigger difference.
Old 09-06-2011, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MACS
Really? Sways are the best thing you can do for your suspension? REALLY?

I have to respectfully disagree. I think coilovers make a much bigger difference.
I agree coils would be best. The thing is for some of us that actually like our cars and live in New York (Craterville) sways are #1. lol
Old 09-06-2011, 06:00 PM
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i luv my gt spec strut and hotchkis swaYS!
Old 09-06-2011, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jhenka
I agree coils would be best. The thing is for some of us that actually like our cars and live in New York (Craterville) sways are #1. lol
Which is why Hotchkis sways were my first mod, definitely my favorite mod so far.


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