I would like to know you're personal preference on a front strut tower brace. I have a 98' SE. Most I've seen are hollow, tubular in design, except for Stillen. Are there any solid tubular ones? Is the weight a concern?

 

Go with Stillen.

 

I don't think anyone can notice a difference between the Courtesy/Matrix or Stillen unit. Especially not one worth the huge price difference. If you're going for looks, get the Stillen, otherwise get the Courtesy or Matrix bar.

 

Yup. If performance is important to you, invest in a set of KONI shocks. These will probably make tons more difference than any solid strut bar will. I think the price difference between the solid "stillen" and the hollow "Courtesy" bar is about the difference between a front set of Tokicos and a front set of Konis??

 

Save your money, and get a Freedom Design.

 

Your bones are hallow and are sturdy. Think of a long metal rod like the ones used in construction, those bend and flex. Then think of a hollow pipe, you can't bend a pipe as easily. My biology teacher told me that one.

 

Buy the stillen if you want the looks.
Buy a courtesy (or other) design and spend the saved money on a RSB if you want handling.

 

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