To Those That Have The Stillen Front Strut Brace

jayman9207 · Sep 9th, 2004, 08:17 AM

I was just wondering if anyone had the Stillen Strut Tower Bar for their 2002+ 3.5 SE and what they thought about it. Was any kind of modification required in order to squeeze it into the engine compartment? Thanks.

http://www.stillen.com/Sportscars_de...d=43823&page=1

eleuthardt · Sep 9th, 2004, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jayman9207

I was just wondering if anyone had the Stillen Strut Tower Bar for their 2002+ 3.5 SE and what they thought about it. Was any kind of modification required in order to squeeze it into the engine compartment? Thanks.

http://www.stillen.com/Sportscars_de...d=43823&page=1

I had to move the A/C line to fit the bar, and I had to trim the washer lines because they were kinking and would not spray.

myoung · Sep 9th, 2004, 09:59 AM

2002+ Altimas are pretty stiff already. Probably won't make that much of a diff.

GregV · Sep 9th, 2004, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jayman9207

I was just wondering if anyone had the Stillen Strut Tower Bar for their 2002+ 3.5 SE and what they thought about it. Was any kind of modification required in order to squeeze it into the engine compartment? Thanks.

http://www.stillen.com/Sportscars_de...d=43823&page=1

We did install it on the Project Altima 3.5. I haven't noticed a huge difference in handling between when I installed and since have put the Nismo suspension on. But I did notice less cowl creak which confirms it definitely stiffened it up. I moved the AC line and grided down the plenup like the directions called for. I can see a line under the bar where the motor is contacting it, but it isn't grooved, so it's barely making contact. OK by my standards.

jayman9207 · Sep 9th, 2004, 10:39 AM

Thanks for the info. So would you rate it as a worth while mod or would you tell someone to spend the $150 somewhere else?

GregV · Sep 9th, 2004, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jayman9207

Thanks for the info. So would you rate it as a worth while mod or would you tell someone to spend the $150 somewhere else?

I would do it. Maybe after I had put an intake and exhaust on. But I think it's a worthwile mod.

Ruben · Sep 10th, 2004, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by myoung

2002+ Altimas are pretty stiff already. Probably won't make that much of a diff.

Agreed.

myoung · Sep 10th, 2004, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GregV

I would do it. Maybe after I had put an intake and exhaust on. But I think it's a worthwile mod.

agreed, once those other performance upgrades are completed. intake and exhaust are much bigger bangs for the buck.

eleuthardt · Sep 10th, 2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by myoung

agreed, once those other performance upgrades are completed. intake and exhaust are much bigger bangs for the buck.

Jayman has a few mods done. I went with mine because of the flex I was getting on these crappy Dallas roads, and I have noticed a bit less creak and a stiffer feel when I turn. Yes, I have a few mods done as well.