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Cross Brace

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I am thinking about having the cross brace on my ST powder coated. Is it ok to take this off long enough to bring it to be done?
 

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The strut tower brace? It’s just a cosmetic piece…you don’t need it at all.
 

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That’s what I thought but wanted to be sure. Thanks!


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So am I to understand that a strut brace does nothing for the suspension/handling?
Doesn't the ST come stock with them or is that an upgrade?
 

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It comes stock as a cosmetic piece.
 

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That is kind of funny. They install extra weight that is only seen with the hood open, but remove a structural bolt to save money. It must serve some purpose, even if only when the vehicle is pushed to the limits.
 

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Big Turk said:
That is kind of funny. They install extra weight that is only seen with the hood open, but remove a structural bolt to save money. It must serve some purpose, even if only when the vehicle is pushed to the limits.
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It does not. The real bracing is under the plastic shrouds along the cowl.
 

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Big Turk said:
That is kind of funny. They install extra weight that is only seen with the hood open, but remove a structural bolt to save money.
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That is too funny but too true! lol Who's runnin' this show anyway?
 

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It may add stiffness, but it is rare to be able to feel any changes with one -- on any car. It is noticeable on a Miata because the dash rattle is markedly reduced but I'd be hard pressed to notice any handling benefit.
 

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Vehicle manufacturers are very weight conscious, so I really do not see them adding an engine bay part for cosmetic reasons. It likely only comes into play under heavy loading and does not normally carry any load.
 

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It's just because if it weren't there, someone would bitch.

My thoughts here
 

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