A year in review : My 2010 Subaru Outback

[Darkanion]

Think you'll be able to feel a difference?

No clue! Every now and then it seems like it flexes or leans a little more than I think it "should." So, maybe..!

If it helps, cool. If not, at least it was only $140 + shipping..

Some folks have claimed to notice a difference. Other folks have claimed it doesn't help a bit. But, I've heard the same claims about the rear swaybar upgrade, which I did notice a difference from.. So, we'll see!

 

[Darkanion]

The way I see it.. Worst-case, there's no improvement in handling, but maybe it reduces some flex in the unibody chassis, which should help cut down on creaks, rattles, etc., miles & years down the road..

 

[Zembonez]

Even if you can't feel a difference, the extra rigidity should make the car more responsive. I'd think the most felt difference would be in lesser cars... maybe older less rigidly built cars.

 

[Darkanion]

Even if you can't feel a difference, the extra rigidity should make the car more responsive. I'd think the most felt difference would be in lesser cars... maybe older less rigidly built cars.

Yeah... We'll see!

I know the CTS my dad has as a loaner a few months back at a strut tower brace on it. So, if they're putting 'em on new Caddies, maybe it'll help my Subie a little.. Time will tell!

 

[drperry]

Even if you can't feel a difference, the extra rigidity should make the car more responsive. I'd think the most felt difference would be in lesser cars... maybe older less rigidly built cars.

Yeah... We'll see!

I know the CTS my dad has as a loaner a few months back at a strut tower brace on it. So, if they're putting 'em on new Caddies, maybe it'll help my Subie a little.. Time will tell!

It'll make a smaller difference with the rear sway bar, but there should still be something noticable...

On an older car, it makes a HUGE difference... I put one on my old Lumina Z34
I could see the body flex in corners until I put that thing on

 

[Darkanion]

It'll make a smaller difference with the rear sway bar, but there should still be something noticable...

On an older car, it makes a HUGE difference... I put one on my old Lumina Z34
I could see the body flex in corners until I put that thing on

We'll see how it goes..

 

[Darkanion]

Alright, I finally had time to install the front strut tower brace. I know how you fools are about pictures. So, here are a few "crappy cellphone pics."

And, no, I haven't had a chance to "test" it yet.. I thought I had plans tonight.. But, I guess I was wrong. So, after traffic dies down a little, I may go driving instead!

 

[drperry]

Looks good!

Way better installation setup than my bastardized Z34 install

 

[JOEGMC]

Looks good Micheal.....did it make a difference yet??

 

[Texas Jim]

is waiting...