jster28

I have the front strut tower bar, and was wondering if there was any rear strut tower bars available for a 2000 protege? thanks

rustychops41

Someone makes one for the P5, but as for the sedan, there's no reason to add one, the likelyhood of the rear deck structure "flexing" is about nil.

kuuligan

your wish has been granted

check out GT SPEC's new handling products for the protege

http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...328#post292328

Regards,

Chris

rustychops41

IMO, I dont see what those GTSpec trunk parts can do other than add some weight to the back of your sedan. I could see adding a cross brace to the P5, but the sedan, no.

Roddimus Prime

i had rear subframe connectors in my Taurus SHO and it really stiffened up the ride a lot. It made it much harsher but it was an auto-x demon. It's a compromise but if you're serious about performance I would surely get one.

kuuligan

2nd that.

GT SPEC trunk parts will add some excess weight, but it stiffens up the car noticeably. This has all been proven in their test vehicles.

Regards,

Chris

Roddimus Prime

I doubt the weight will be a factor. Those pieces can't be more than 10lbs.

kuuligan

For your reference:

Front ladder bar = 2lbs

Trunk Bar = 4lbs

4pt extension = 4lbs



Regards,

Chris

Roddimus Prime

I was right!! 10lbs!

kuuligan

haha

Roddimus Prime

i dont use smileys but some of these are just funny!

rustychops41

Well, they'll look nice and all. But unless you make a habit of driving off of the loading dock at the local Wal-Mart or jumping barns in Hazard County with "those Duke boys" I still can't see what they'll accomplish. Have fun!

goldstar

rustychops41 is correct.

There is absolutely no point in installiing a rear strut tower bar in the 3rd gen sedan since the towers are already tied together by the frame. No additional stiffening is necessary.