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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Madness lower strut brace

Just installed the Madness Lower Strut Brace today on my '06 and I am truly impressed! A significant improvement in handling, comfort and interior noise. For the money, it seems tough to beat - I recommend it highly!

Also installed Madness strut tower reinforcement plates just to be on the safe side... I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of installation of both items.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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I was looking at that piece too. Does Madness provide instructions for installation? I noticed they didn't provide instructions for the lower engine bushings when I received them. I had to go on their website and print them off.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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They don't provide instructions, since it's pretty self-explanatory. If you hold the brace under the vehicle, you can see where and how it attaches. I had the same concern when I received the parts and a CD with installation instructions for virtually every other product they sell - except this one!

It was really quite easy in the end.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer
Just installed the Madness Lower Strut Brace today on my '06 and I am truly impressed! A significant improvement in handling, comfort and interior noise. For the money, it seems tough to beat - I recommend it highly!

Also installed Madness strut tower reinforcement plates just to be on the safe side... I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of installation of both items.
Couldn't +1 this enough. Love the under strut brace and am looking forward to installing the plates sometime soon. The little bonus CD they throw in with instructions for most parts, screen savers, articles, etc., is a stroke of genius by George, IMO.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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where could I pick up these strut top plates and upper and lower madness pieces?? thanks.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Mini-Madness
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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tanks

thank you!
 
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