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EDacIouSX · 05-12-2008, 02:28 AM

i have these for my s14, i noticed a big difference. this coupled with a 3 point strut bar made a huge difference.

and about that 4 point roll cage.... think about it. if you divide the car into three parts, front (a pillar and forward) middle (between A pillar and C pillar) and the rear, everything after C pillar, 4 point roll cage only strengthens the center of the car. most people think that slapping on a roll cage will strengthen the chasis so much that they don't have to bother with other mods. but think about it, after stiffening up the center, then now you have a weak front and rear which will flex while the center stays planted.

also BTW

STRUT TOWER PLATES prevent the strut towers from moving up and down. So when you are driving and going over bumps, the tower plates will prevent the shock tower from bending down at the fire wall point as well as bending up. it does a lot more than just stiffening under hard breakin.

damnit, don't have pix of my setup, will post it later.

05-12-2008, 02:28 AM	#1
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 4,566 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	i have these for my s14, i noticed a big difference. this coupled with a 3 point strut bar made a huge difference. and about that 4 point roll cage.... think about it. if you divide the car into three parts, front (a pillar and forward) middle (between A pillar and C pillar) and the rear, everything after C pillar, 4 point roll cage only strengthens the center of the car. most people think that slapping on a roll cage will strengthen the chasis so much that they don't have to bother with other mods. but think about it, after stiffening up the center, then now you have a weak front and rear which will flex while the center stays planted. also BTW STRUT TOWER PLATES prevent the strut towers from moving up and down. So when you are driving and going over bumps, the tower plates will prevent the shock tower from bending down at the fire wall point as well as bending up. it does a lot more than just stiffening under hard breakin. damnit, don't have pix of my setup, will post it later.