I was wondering how this STB changes performance on a G. Has anyone tried this around town or on a track, I know it is extremely new to be tracked but hey Scott is in CA not Idaho right?

Does it stiffin up the front too much or make it more responsive? How is the turn in affected?

I am interested but would like to have some more feedback on driving impressions.

 

The idea of a strut tower brace is to improve chasis rigidity. I'm sure this STB does accomplish that task. The question is how much? Does it make a noticable difference when driving around town? Or is it only noticable on the track/auto-x when pushing the car to it's limits? For $400, I would surely like to know the answers to these questions before I spend my hard earned money. Looking forward to more impressions, info.

 

I have put several miles on this STB now. I felt the difference right out of the driveway. The chassis flex is MUCH better, I knew it was an issue with the G's, but I never knew just how much of an issue until now. This car was needing a STB bad, IMO. Having this brace installed lets the suspension do the work it was designed to do without all the chassis flex getting in the way. If you have a upgraded suspension it really lets you utilize it much more. Turn in is much more sure footed and accurate with this brace. I had a strong feeling that these cars needed a strut tower brace, I just never knew just how bad.

Track testing and impressions are next (Friday) stay tuned.....................

 

so will this work with a z-tube and jwt....and you have to take off the engine cover?

 

I have stillen tower braces on my 99 max - front and rear - much needed in that chasis and it made a world of difference.

The G35 may not need it as much- but after having driven a 350Z recently I am excited about potentially flattening the G's turn-in to come closer to a Z's handling.

do we place orders directly thru wa2good?

Also - is there potential to design a brace for the G's rear suspension as well?

thx

 

also - is this brace for both the coupe and the sedan?

 

I only see only one connection on the strut tower as well. How sturdy is this? If you grab this strut brace, and really bounce it hard are we bouncing the car, or are we flexing the brace?

 

Yes, and Yes.

 

The G needed this brace as much (if not more) than any car I have seen, or driven to date.

and if you are interested in ordering, do it here. wa2good@hotmail.com


Thanks,
Scott

 

Looks good.

If the engine cover could still be used and it was closer to $200 then I'd buy one.

 

Exactly! The car is just so heavy bulky and has alot of flex! Thats why I'm going to wait for a one peice strut bar. Would you ever make a solid one with no hinges?

 

Me too, I wish you luck with that.

 

I have been led to understand that a solid bar would be impossible, or nearly so with the design of our towers. I don't understand why but that is what I have been led to believe. Does anyone know more about the reasons for the hinges etc?

 

wa2good

Can you post a pic of the front upper control arm mounting point? Does the car need an alignment after mounting your STB? Thanks.

 

Props for taking the time/effort to R&D and put this product out. The G community has been needing it for quite some time now. Unfortuanately, due to the price, it's out of my price range. Guess I'll have to wait for one on the used market eventually...lol...