Shinji

I'm planning to buy the Spoon STB, X-brace, and rear tie bar soon.

Do I really need the rear tie bar? If I just put on the STB and X would I be changing the way bumpy roads twist my car. Because I'm worried that I might twist the chassis the wrong way, if I don't reinforce the rear end, while I am tightening the front. I know some ppl. say the STB is useless, but I want it mainly for looks. I just want to make sure I'm doing this right before I mess with the stock chassis setup.

I'm also thinking about the Spoon radiator cap, but I've heard different views on this. Is it true it has long term effects?

Can anyone elaborate on this subject? Thanks for any input.

RWD_RCKT

Strut Tower Brace.
The reason that people say the Spoon strut tower bar is useless is because it has pivots on either side that will flex as the chassis does. I think that this is true, but a strut tower bar that sucks is better than no strut tower bar at all.
People seem to like the Comptech Strut Tower Bar because it is a single piece. I originally had an RM Racing STB and replaced it with Comptech and felt no difference except that my wallet was lighter.


Lower Cross Brace.
Get it. It is the best handling improvement for the money.


Rear Tie Bar.
Absolutely useless. It does nothing to strengthen the rear of the car. But it looks cool. If you were referring to a rear tower brace... the S2000 comes with one stock. Look under your spare tire.