I have recently updated the rear sway bar on my MINI and I'm looking for the next mod. I would like to add a front strut tower tie-bar but can't convince myself it's worth the time and money. The question to anyone who has added one, did it improve cornering performance? I'm considering the NM Engineering 2 point tie-bar. Any installed out there?

 

We sell them, but you won't notice any improvement with it. Save your money for other mods that will be better money spent.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-engi...r-f55-f56.html

 

Forget the strut tower bar. Get the Big Pair from Cravenspeed.

http://www.cravenspeed.com/the-big-pair/

 

Random trivia. The new platform mate BMW X1 uses a simple strut-tower bar with square tubing to connect the strut towers. Apparently BMW thought it helpful with that cars extra mass.

 

Isn't the X1 also wider?

I did a little searching today and found a company called Ultra Racing they make a strut tower bar for the F56 at a more reasonable price.

 

Noticeable improvement with these? Been eyeing them for a while.

 

Definitely a big difference. More rigidity and steering response.

 

+1 on the Big Pair. But, I'll still be adding the strut tower brace after I finish all the other suspension mods.

 

Hey Ryephile,

I found what you are talking about. It seems they are adding a lot of bracing. The Ultra Racing site has been real helpful.