Opinion on this Strut Brace!!

[99-Boxster-MK]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

I respect your opinion on a lot of topics here, but on this one I totally disagree. Not only does a strut brace on the Boxster improve the handling (not to any stellar degree, but enough to be noticeable and called better), but it increases the chassis rigidity, eliminating a number of squeaks, rattles and cowl shake.

This is the primary reason I want the breace to increase the chassis rigidity.. I would imagine handling is improved in extreme conditions, but on day to day driving I doubt there is a significant difference, as the box is so well tuned.

Thanks for the opinions guys.. keep em coming

Mike

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by 99-Boxster-MK

This is the primary reason I want the breace to increase the chassis rigidity.. I would imagine handling is improved in extreme conditions, but on day to day driving I doubt there is a significant difference, as the box is so well tuned.

Thanks for the opinions guys.. keep em coming

Mike

I'm on the fence on this one. I've installed both front and rear braces. It seems like there is less creaking in the dashboard when going up the curb in my driveway but I don't notice anything in spirited driving.

I was in awe when I installed a front brace on my Rx-7 and immediately noticed an improvement in steering and chassis responsiveness.

There wasn't anything close to that kind of an improvement in my Boxster. Although I'm not really surprised as it's already got triangulation between the struts and the firewall in the front of the car.

[spgribben007]

I bought the same style front strut from maxspeed motorsports and the installation was relatively simple and there was a difference, not a huge difference but a difference. I've had it on for about a year and no signs of stress fractures atleast what I can see.

[Chris C Atlanta]

I added a front brace to my 987 to reduce cowl flex and reduce squeaks and rattles in the long run, particularly since I track my car.

While the boxster shows little cowl shake, I believe it feels a little tighter on speed bumps, driveways, etc.

I added a brace to an M version 2000 Z3 and the difference was night and day in flex! 2002 M3 Cab came with one.

I personally don't expect an advantage in handling, but if I get one than it's a bonus.