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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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Front Strut Brace????

Hi, guys do you know anything about this??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2438501141
Anyone bought this and does it make a difference??
Is this anything like the Front Sway Bars?
My car feels kind of floaty at times especially at high speeds..and I'm wondering if this will help!
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BTW, I got a 93 GXE
Old Oct 22, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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Its one of the best bang-for-buck mods you can do. The sway bars connect underneath the car, rather than on top of the struts. They helps also, but are more expensive.
Old Oct 22, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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The strut tower brace may be a good mod, but it isn't likely to do anything for your hi-speed float. The payoff will be in the corners - more rigid and stable when cornering hard. Look at your strut/spring combo for floating feelings.
Old Oct 22, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Yea, he's right. I got one of those and my car seems to handle fine at top speed.
Old Oct 22, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Originally from MaxFAQ's
What does a front strut tower brace (FSTB) do?
It bridges the gap in the engine bay between the mounting points of the front struts. The FSTB will strengthen the structure of the car and will help the handling characteristics of the car. Some people will argue that FSTB's do not work. This maybe be true in other cars, but in the Maxima it helps tremendously. Get it!
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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have one myself - workd great - but strut, spring, sway bar combo is just on the horizon !!!
Old Oct 22, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Thanks guys....

Thanks for the replies, I will definetly get one then!!!
Since on the Topic, my shock or struts are a little worn because the car bounces a little too much....
Where would be a good place to get these struts/sway bar???
Are the OEM struts a good buy or best to buy Tokico or something like that???
Thanks, again!
Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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Addco is a pretty good sway bar. check here for inquiries on springs/struts.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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Hey I have, eibach springs, st sways, that same strut tower brace, and my kyb struts will be here this week. But my car handles great, personally I think the sway bars helped the most, When i put those on it was a big difference.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by el guapo
Thanks for the replies, I will definetly get one then!!!
Since on the Topic, my shock or struts are a little worn because the car bounces a little too much....
Where would be a good place to get these struts/sway bar???
Are the OEM struts a good buy or best to buy Tokico or something like that???
Thanks, again!
You can also check out this thread http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=257707
Someone listed some prices for struts.
I wonder who?
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