Front Strut Tower Brace (FSTB) install
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Front Strut Tower Brace (FSTB) install
So, I couldn't find any info about it, so I'll post up here, and add pics tomorrow.
I already upgraded the rear anti-sway bar, and I went for the FSTB, to minimize body roll.
It wasn't 'easy' as I had read on this forum. 4 out of 10 of degree of difficulty.
You will need a 14mm sockt, and 10mm. To undo the plastic apron/shroud where the wipers attach, you should:
1) take off the wiper blades, the driver's side was really stuck. so I left it on, but it was a PITA.
2) the apron is attached by 2 plastic push pins, and plastic tabs, maybe 4-6 use a flathead screwdriver to release the tabs, it's on the engine, down side. On each end of the apron there is a small rub grommet which attached with a rubber male dealy bob. just pull it out to undo it.
3) you then have to undo 5 or so 10mm bolts that hold down whatever contraption that is there, I don't know what it is, but it's in the way. facing the car, driver's side on your right, I could not get to the last bolt, because I couldn't undo my driver's side wiper, so I just had to suck it up and wiggle it around so I could manuver the FSTB below and get it by it.
The windshield glass edge is exposed so be careful not to chip it.
4) undo the 3 14mm nuts on each side, insert FSTB and reverse the order.
I haven't driven it yet so I'll post up if I notice anything different.
I already upgraded the rear anti-sway bar, and I went for the FSTB, to minimize body roll.
It wasn't 'easy' as I had read on this forum. 4 out of 10 of degree of difficulty.
You will need a 14mm sockt, and 10mm. To undo the plastic apron/shroud where the wipers attach, you should:
1) take off the wiper blades, the driver's side was really stuck. so I left it on, but it was a PITA.
2) the apron is attached by 2 plastic push pins, and plastic tabs, maybe 4-6 use a flathead screwdriver to release the tabs, it's on the engine, down side. On each end of the apron there is a small rub grommet which attached with a rubber male dealy bob. just pull it out to undo it.
3) you then have to undo 5 or so 10mm bolts that hold down whatever contraption that is there, I don't know what it is, but it's in the way. facing the car, driver's side on your right, I could not get to the last bolt, because I couldn't undo my driver's side wiper, so I just had to suck it up and wiggle it around so I could manuver the FSTB below and get it by it.
The windshield glass edge is exposed so be careful not to chip it.
4) undo the 3 14mm nuts on each side, insert FSTB and reverse the order.
I haven't driven it yet so I'll post up if I notice anything different.
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more info about what you purchased?
Did you do any other suspension upgrades? I'm replacing all 4 struts on the RX w/ the KYB's. I'm hoping to restore the ride to at least new quality.
Did you do any other suspension upgrades? I'm replacing all 4 struts on the RX w/ the KYB's. I'm hoping to restore the ride to at least new quality.
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I have both on my car, ultra racing. stock suspension. lighter wheels (17x8s -16 lbs per corner) and the two brace pieces, FSTB and anti sway bar 19mm.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...acing&_sacat=0
It now corners pretty flat, almost no body roll, pretty sweet.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...acing&_sacat=0
It now corners pretty flat, almost no body roll, pretty sweet.
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