[SixPackABS]

I came across this illustration of the new improvement in handling on the Mazda 3 Turbo Hatch. If the "front roll understeer eliminated completely" is there still a use of aftermarket front strut bar? I was about to get the Corksport Front Strut Tower Bar until I got across this info below.

 

[arathol]

The upper strut bar is a chassis brace, not a suspension part. Unless the upper mounts have been changed accordingly adding a proper brace between them can only help.

 

[JShad]

Was wondering the same thing. Car feels rock solid as is but wonder if there’s even more there.

 

[CerealKiller]

Usually you do a top and lower brace in conjunction. The two together make a bigger difference by completing the box (i think that's the term).
CK

 

[494634]

I won’t help a lot, in part because the strut towers are really close to the firewall, but it will still make a difference in adding some steering stiffness.

 

[civiletti]

Front anti-sway bars decrease oversteer. Rear anti-sway bars decrease understeer.

 

[arathol]

Front anti-sway bars decrease oversteer. Rear anti-sway bars decrease understeer.

Yes, but thats hardly relevant in a thread about upper strut mount braces.....

 

[perseus]

This is the Mikstore "Strut Balancing Bar" with their hood damper:

The reversed flange nut is only temporary until a full set of replacements arrive. The damper uses that one bolt on both sides, and the OEM nut is only threaded halfway up, which causes the issue. Otherwise happy and both good products. The red paint nicked a little too easily, but my guess is it's a special paint. I could spray it a machine grey like the exterior if they make fire retardant paint in metallic? Or maybe a flame retardant wrap?

ETA: It does get surprisingly hot.

 

[JShad]

does the strut bar seem to enhance handling or steering at all?

 

[perseus]

does the strut bar seem to enhance handling or steering at all?

I'm having a hard time feeling the difference, but what I may do is go to a parking lot one day and try to come up with a test, with and without the brace since it's easily unbolted.

 

[perseus]

Kermit Green or Chevy Orange?

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(went with GM Blue)

 

[SixPackABS]

Installed the Corksport Strut Tower Bar,,,,,,,,,,worth it.

 

[JShad]

Installed the Corksport Strut Tower Bar,,,,,,,,,,worth it.

Recommend?

 

[SixPackABS]

If you dont have a lot of twisties on fast speed you won't feel it. Like on just regular daily driving you wont feel it. Otherwise I love it.

 

[CerealKiller]

Find some twisty road. Take turns at higher than usual speeds with traction control off and you will notice the difference. Your back tires should stay planted better allowing for less effort to make the turn.

The limited slip brake assist won't kick in if traction control is off, unless you really F up and the car turns it back on for you (Not that I have ever experienced that or anything.. )
CK

 

[minsanity]

Hingeless will be better. Autoexe, UltraRacing & Speedline are all hingeless.

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[hawaiiguy]

here's a youtube video about the Mikstore in the Phillipines:

This is the Mikstore "Strut Balancing Bar" with their hood damper:

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The reversed flange nut is only temporary until a full set of replacements arrive. The damper uses that one bolt on both sides, and the OEM nut is only threaded halfway up, which causes the issue. Otherwise happy and both good products. The red paint nicked a little too easily, but my guess is it's a special paint. I could spray it a machine grey like the exterior if they make fire retardant paint in metallic? Or maybe a flame retardant wrap?

ETA: It does get surprisingly hot.

 

[perseus]

here's a youtube video about the Mikstore in the Phillipines:

They're truly awesome. The cam is amazing and syncs up with what appears to be 2 different iPhone apps. Formats the micro disk. Auto on at accidents. One button push to start recording. Auto lock? Not sure how that works yet but all seems nifty and low profile. G sensor.

Wasn't someone looking for this recently?

 

[perseus]

Hingeless will be better. Autoexe, UltraRacing & Speedline are all hingeless.

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Probably right. I'm happy with mine though, Went with GM Blue for the bar and dampers.

 

[madmarcus1960]

I just put a Corksports strut bar in my 21 2.5T AWD sedan. The way I drive, I notice a difference.