Front Strut Brace Question, Are there any that clear the brake fluid reservoir on a US ST? Options

[ChfNix]

I have a Cusco type OS front strut bar and I don't like the way it pushes down on the brake fluid reservoir, are their any out there that don't have this problem?

I like the TRD one but I don't want to spend that kind of money unless it's gonna solve my problem!

Any US ST guys out there have any input on this?

Yes I did a search but I couldn't tell from the pics....

[cheela]

there's the ebay ones but I don't think they compare to those (TRD, Cusco).

[Culpable04]

I had a TRD for a while, it doesn't push the brake resevoir down but it is on the way, so if you need to add fluid you'll need to remove the bar.

[ChfNix]

there's the ebay ones but I don't think they compare to those (TRD, Cusco).

Ya I'm looking for a higher quality one than those.

I had a TRD for a while, it doesn't push the brake resevoir down but it is on the way, so if you need to add fluid you'll need to remove the bar.

Cool, thanks! I think I will be going with the TRD one!

[RockyMountainCel...]

I'm gunna partially highjack this thread, what are the differences between the 2point and 3point strutbars? Does a 3point actually do that much better than a 2point?

[ChfNix]

I'm gunna partially highjack this thread, what are the differences between the 2point and 3point strutbars? Does a 3point actually do that much better than a 2point?

Its all good!

I would think so, but I don't have any personal experience... (Yet!)

[RockyMountainCel...]

I'm gunna partially highjack this thread, what are the differences between the 2point and 3point strutbars? Does a 3point actually do that much better than a 2point?

Its all good!

I would think so, but I don't have any personal experience... (Yet!)

I have also considered this upgrade for my civic as well but ONLY if someone can somehow prove to me how much better it is.

[hatchy_gt-s]

I'm gunna partially highjack this thread, what are the differences between the 2point and 3point strutbars? Does a 3point actually do that much better than a 2point?

Its all good!

I would think so, but I don't have any personal experience... (Yet!)

I have also considered this upgrade for my civic as well but ONLY if someone can somehow prove to me how much better it is.

It's a yes and no answer.
With a 2point you take the twisting of the struts into the bar, with a 3point you take the twisting in the bar and put it to the car.
Will you notice the diff. no, its like poly bushings they help just not in a noticeable diff.

[RockyMountainCel...]

I'm gunna partially highjack this thread, what are the differences between the 2point and 3point strutbars? Does a 3point actually do that much better than a 2point?

Its all good!

I would think so, but I don't have any personal experience... (Yet!)

I have also considered this upgrade for my civic as well but ONLY if someone can somehow prove to me how much better it is.

It's a yes and no answer.
With a 2point you take the twisting of the struts into the bar, with a 3point you take the twisting in the bar and put it to the car.
Will you notice the diff. no, its like poly bushings they help just not in a noticeable diff.

I am an avid auto-x competitor and a rookie rallycross competitor, if the 3point prevents me from bending a 2point I will probably switch to the 3point, thanks for the info, I will most certainly be considering this change to both my civic and celica.

[Culpable04]

3 point is not recommended for rally driving as the energy transferred to the chassis can crack your windshield, like on a jump / sudden deep etc

Edit. Spelling

This post has been edited by Culpable04: Aug 15, 2010 - 9:48 PM

[hatchy_gt-s]

Yes like Culpable said transferring that amount over a long period of time(racing) to the chasis more specifically the fire wall can have chances of cracking the glass. BUT tempered glass isnt recommended for rally racing(or any racing) either.

[RockyMountainCel...]

lol rallycross is not WRC at all, it's autocross on a gravel parking lot, we also do winter autocross too. As well my celica will not be seeing any competition hours.