Strut Braces!

**Jai-VTi** · 20-10-2004 08:43 PM

Hey Guyz, Im looking at purchasing a Whiteline front strut brace for my EG Civic hatch.
Just wondering if its a mod worth doing?
What sort of handling increase can i expect?(car is currently lowered on 2" King Springs & i think it has aftermarket shocks)
How much are these brand new?

Thanks for any help!

Jaiza

**jackosimm** · 20-10-2004 08:53 PM

yeh it is an improvement to the handling, quiet reasonable ive found one some cars, a trader selling one at the moment
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...t=strut+braces

**Jai-VTi** · 20-10-2004 09:22 PM

wasnt quite looking that upmarket1

**Terry** · 20-10-2004 09:48 PM

shocks, springs, strut bar, sway bar........u wont go wrong with these kind of mods.......if u got all that, u will be the fastest car in the round about!

**aznsiko** · 20-10-2004 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Terry

shocks, springs, strut bar, sway bar........u wont go wrong with these kind of mods.......if u got all that, u will be the fastest car in the round about!

lol true dat.. umm.. u can purchase stru braces from like.. auto joy.. xracing.. car mate etc.. but dats if ur in sydney.. and yeah u do notice the car handles alot better.. u will find that the car doesnt tilt as much wen u turn.. cos the strut levels out the struts.. and keeps them even..

**PhatSol** · 20-10-2004 11:29 PM

*bennjamin edit* Keep the replies on topic and answering our questions !!!

**Astro** · 21-10-2004 08:59 AM

i have whiteline front and rear strut braces and it does improve handling for sore...remember that it will also make your car more stiff and u can feel the bumps more aswell...

great investment if your after handling.

**egSi** · 21-10-2004 09:08 AM

hey jai::::::::::::::::::::::::::

look here man:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10245

**Muckafutha** · 21-10-2004 12:28 PM

i tink dun go for front unless u getting the rear as well
but its just my opinion cos i tink front drivers tend to understeer and a stiffer front might make it worse. a stiffer rear on the other hand may correct the understeering and give it a more neutral feel.

anyone correct me?

**bennjamin** · 21-10-2004 01:03 PM

a frotn strut brace - will stiffent up the chassis and let the frotn suspension work more dependant of each side - but it will tend to make the front understeer more. A front "chassis brace" jsut stiffens up the body alittle bit more.
Front is more for show methinks...IF i was you - i would get a rear brace and rear swaybar upgrade for a good enhancement in handling.

**newbie** · 21-10-2004 04:23 PM

ive been thinking about gettin a sway bar for the rear for some time.. was wondering if a rear strut bar is also needed? (cause i got subs at the back) or is just gettin a rear sway bar ok?..