They make a very noticeable difference in handling. I have the MP/X front STB and the DC CS2 rear STB and am loving them both.

 

Just one thing on the STB's. Remember the hood has cooling ducts on the underside to keep that turbo cool. Some of the braces out there do a good job of blocking the airflow. I purchased one from Mod Perf. That is a single solid bar that does not block flow too much. Some people will argue you need a stiffer bar set up, but it's a light car and some improvement is better than none. Just an FYI

 

Heat was a concern for me as well - especially when I saw the way the DC Carbon steel in stalled on my car - It does look like it blocks about 50% of the airflow around the turbo - 6000 miles and no complaints. Heat is the same. Glowing orange turbo after a hard run with it or without it(lol). But seriously - no problems so far - the car stays plenty cool.

 

Oh yeah - and they make a big difference.[sm=goodidea.gif]

 

When didja get that toy???? I don't remember that one. Did you just order it?

 

It helps to prevent ROLL

 

That is why I have the MP/X bar up front instead of the DC CS2 like I have in the rear, the DC CS2 is two round steel poles with a flat peice of metal welded between the poles that will block most all the cool outside air from the scoop from getting to the turbo. The MP/X is a single bar that stays high up out of the way and doesn't block anything, see:


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WELL... I just ordered my MP/X front strut tower brace... go me... yes, yes, I rock I'll be signing autographs and women's bras later... haha...

anyway... ordered it from our unofficial Texas based performance company that so many of us have used (how's that for not naming it - haha)...

only downer... my car is sitting on jack stands in a storage unit till probably April [&o] but when it comes back out in the spring it should handle the twisties better

stuuuuuuuuupied Michigan winters....

 

I'm defnitely gonna get one of these soon also. The Torque oversteer is bad enough, i want swaybars and a HTStrut Bar to make turning a helluva lot tighter, and to eliminate body roll and lean as much as possible. Then I'll drop him a bit to lower the center of gravity, should be golden for turning by then. RoadRunner, how do you like that bar??? I don't like the look of the DC anyhow, but is the MP/X performing well for ya?

 

Let me know what you torque it to...I haven't been able to find the correct numbers anywhere and I don't want to snap off the bolts.....Right now it's on based on eyeballing.....