Can anyone tell me if the M7 strut tower brace AND CravenSpeed understory can be used together? To me it doesn't look to be enough threading, however on the OutMotoring site in the underators tab it says to think about doubling up.

It's even been mentioned that I don't even need a strut tower brace, front or rear, as they tend to do less than an under brace. I however don't want the M7 under brace because of the need to drill holes.

People with experience, advice, and knowledge are much appreciated. My birthday is tomorrow and I want to get myself a present.

Side Note: I was looking at getting Stagg shocks and struts and Vogtland springs. Thoughts? I was offered a pretty good package from M7 for front and rear strut bars, plus sprigs so I was considering that option...

 

Hippy Burpday for tomorrow!

 

Thanks for the bday shoutout.

However I slightly depressed that no one has responded...

Been unable to make up my mind so I'm still bday present-less

 

Anybody have an answer on this for me?

 

M7 is a sponsor on the site so maybe PM and reach out to them to see what they have to say? Here is a thread that they posted in so you can send them a PM.

 

NO the studs are not long enough. Also you don't need to do both.

Also don't bother with rear strut bars as they don't do anything, but make putting anything in the back of the car hard.

 

Can longer studs be purchased and if so where?

The rear bar would be used for harnesses eventually as the Mini is only a spring and summer car for me. Would eventually like 200+ to the wheels, and a stiff suspension to keep it down on the road. No track time tho.

 

No the stock strut mounts are not designed to have the studs swapped out. Save your money and get either camber plates and no strut brace, a better strut brace that wouldn't need under tower plates with it, or just the under tower plates. All of those options would be cheaper than buying both parts and putting them together.

Also those rear strut bars are NOT designed for harnesses and would be a safety issue to try and use them as harness mounts.