Questions for front and rear strut bars

[Back2DTM]

Originally Posted by jmatta

The car already as more chassis stiffness than 98% of the drivers have ability. However, if it gives you more confidence and you don't mind spending the money, go for it. Otherwise, a stock chassis has all the reinforced stiffness you'll ever need.

Thank you ALL for your helpful info. I am very glad to hear that the stock chassis is good. My last convertible is a BMW Z3. Man, Z3 have REALLY bad chassis issue. I kept hearing Z3 owners complain about subframe failure and all. Luckily mine didn't have that problem but all those pictures and stories are still in my head.
Whenever my 986 goes over a dump or driveway, the center console makes a little squeaking noise, that got me worry about the chassis isn't reinforced enough... I guess I worry too much. Thanks agian guys!

Kit

[rick3000]

I have a related question.
With my hardtop on, the body flex over bumps is more noticeable, because it causes some creaking. Would a rear strut brace reduce the flex, therefore eliminating the creaking?
It's not a big deal, just something I've been thinking about.

[steve00s]

I found that the hardtop creeked the same with or without the braces.

[HB.]

I installed both bars two weeks apart from another. I noticed a difference with them installed, there isn't a WOW! difference, but as noted before you will definitely have more confidence taking some high speed corners. As for the install, it's pretty straight forward, the front bar came with instructions, rear did not As long as you have a '98 or newer, the rear should be easy to install.

[Back2DTM]

I just installed the rear strut bar tonight. It was easy but I took some time to make sure everything is very tight. Looking forward to feel the improvement tomorrow. I will probably install the front after Christmas.

[cvhs18472]

Is there any reason not to have only one strut bar? Front & not rear or rear & not front? Thanks

[Back2DTM]

Originally Posted by cvhs18472

Is there any reason not to have only one strut bar? Front & not rear or rear & not front? Thanks

sway bar maybe but not strut bar

for example, my MINI does not have a front sway bar upgrade because it will not make any difference. My WRX does not have a rear sway bar upgrade because it will not make any difference.
front or rear strut bar always makes a difference.
I can feel the rear is stiffer when i was making a few aggressive turns. Very nice. I like it.