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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Next week I am putting progress tech springs, a rear sway bar and poly bushing on the front sway bar on my xB. would it be a good tie up to put on a strut tower brace or am I just wasting my money. I am trying to decide between a perrin pulley or a brace. Thanks for the input.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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A front strut bar enhances body ridgidity and slightly increases turn in. I was able to feel a slight difference in cornering ability. Mine is a Hotchkis. Looks good too. A lite pully will help power...hmmm...decisions decisions.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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i couldn;t feel a difference but theory it does help , other cars I've owned it did help
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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all it really is good for hiding the empty space under the hood i like it like that...
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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It looks nice and shiny under the hood, that's about it
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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I think I will be going the way of the pulley.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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I would suggest going ahead and completing the suspension setup with a front strut brace. then it will be a done deal. You can then move on to the pulley. A strut brace will be cheaper, considering installation of the pulley.
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