OT: Strut Brace?

[Rob]

Howzit all.

Could someone please explain the point of a strut brace. I know it goes in the engine bay. Well I think that's what it's called. It goes across from one side to the other. Is it to stop the engine ....no, wait. I'll just wait for one of you guys to answer this.


Thanks all

[Bill R.]

structure, when cornering the car the side loads on the tire and wheel assy. cause the entire strut and body/subframe to flex in and out, the addition of the strut brace ties one side to the other forming a box making the entire assy much stiffer and less flexing is evident.

Howzit all.

Could someone please explain the point of a strut brace. I know it goes in the engine bay. Well I think that's what it's called. It goes across from one side to the other. Is it to stop the engine ....no, wait. I'll just wait for one of you guys to answer this.


Thanks all

[Rob]

Explains all. Thanks Bill.