I need to get some strut tower bars, and I was just wondering if the Spoon strut bars are worth the money. Alot of other brands look too flimsy, and probably don't actually help that much in theway of body flexing. The Mugen bars off course look real solid, and so does the comptech upper front bar (I don't think they offer the rear). I don't mind paying a little money for something that's well made, and will last. I know the Neuspeed bars are popular, but their strut tower bars don't look that strong IMO. So, are the SPOON components just alot of hype, or are they solid performers?

 

I just ordered a rear Spoon tower bar. It will be in this week. I was split between DC and Spoon for the rear, and I'm still not sure about the front yet. Neuspeed bars offer that split support, which looks like it would be better but I can't find any side by side comparisons. I might end up going Spoon just because of the name (Spoon = quality…….right?)

 

>>I need to get some strut tower bars, and I was just wondering if the Spoon strut bars are worth the money. Alot of other brands look too flimsy, and probably don't actually help that much in theway of body flexing. <<

Depends on the type of strut tower bar. I dunno what the Spoon design is, but if it's like 99% of them, it basically has 2 attachment points. Even the Neuspeed bar has 2 attachment points, even though it "looks" like 4. They're simply too close together to qualify as seperate points of attachment. The SCCA also sees it this way. For example, in order to have a really effective chassis brace, that strut tower bar would need to attach somewhere near the center of the firewall or something. That said, nearly all "2 attachment point" strut tower bars are created equally. They can only accomplish so much anyway because the chassis is still able to flex quite a bit around two points of attachment. Some are "prettier" than others though...

EG chassis' flex a bunch. A subframe brace up front, coupled with strut tower bars front and rear will help. However, for EK chassis Hondas, it's been my experience that they generally accomplish very little, especially in the rear. My suspension is built, and I run 13 x 9 in. race wheels with Hoosiers (autocross). I bought my front strut tower brace from a friend for $20 (used Autozone special...). Due to the rules in my class, I had to remove my rear strut tower bar that I had installed "illegally". After removal, I could tell absolutely no difference. And, street tires certainly won't produce the grip necessary to flex the chassis much.

My suggestion would be to find the cheapest strut tower braces you can and spend your hard earned $$$ on sway bars or shocks. That's where you'll tell a difference. "Noname" strut braces really are a substantial savings for identical performance gains.

 

I have them and they sure are purdy.
very light too.
I agree with the above post too.... wont notice much difference unless your car is tweaked already and needs a stiffening once in a while

 

I haven't seen any prices on the Spoon strut tower brace, but having seen other Spoon prices, I'd say HELL NO! If you buy a Spoon strut tower brace, you are paying out the a$$ for a name. I just recently put the neuspeed on my civic, and it made a very noticeable difference.

 

I put a mugen rear strut bar on my type r and had no regrets. The piece was pricey but well worth it in my mind

 

u guys have to remember that u are paying more for a spoonsports bar
but will be able to get it almost all back when u are gonna sell it back ..so

 

Spoon strut bars there like around 175-185 each . one thing that there very light , but if you have the money go with the mugen all the way around . there very stiff and there really nice .