Q50 Megan Racing Strut Tower Brace Update and Review

[@Eurolanta6]

I got it for my full locking LSD on my 07 G35S sedan, sliding with More control, and the front end feels stiffer by a lot. I didn’t feel much at all normal driving or curves but when peeling away after fishtailing out a turn it’s way stiffer feeling

[@adamfoo6261]

Do you have an install vid?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I think there is one in the playlist

[@Eyestrain_Studio]

Your videos are always informative, love them ! Just a tip i noticed your braces are bolted on unevenly which is probably why the strut is not lining up

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thanks for watching! There is only one way to bolt the braces. They don’t fit any other way. I tried!

[@Cyclingmasterseller]

Just an added note, I would say you also benefit when say you're driving out of an uneven driveway, where your car necessarily is going over an uneven surface. Hence, the body wants to bend diagonally, thus the top braces front and rear will help hold the chassis, or body, evenly. So you have yet another reason to have them, they help keep your car's chassis stiffer longer.

[@jamesjdm]

"Quick video" 20 mins later...

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Well...when you start getting into details. Too many installation videos don’t show all the steps.

[@julianreveles703]

Was it worth it tho ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@julianreveles703 YES!

[@julianreveles703]

@@SpeedCultureStudios I got one lol it was worth it

[@thaiblkman1]

Yeah I have to return my Megan struck bar because they will not mount up because of the takita intakes

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yep intakes make it difficult/impossible to have a strut bar

[@kndli67]

3:53 thanks for explaining

[@DoomFinger511]

You should of gotten the braces that attach to 3 bolt points, not 2. They work much better.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Not really. The functionality of these is limited anyway because the brace is bolted to each bracket rather than being welded, which is a potential pivot point. That will become an issue far earlier than only 2 bolts for anchor points.

[@DoomFinger511]

@@SpeedCultureStudios The reason is the shape of the brackets on the newer 3 point megan racing structs for the g37. They align the bar easier. In your video it looks like the bar is uneven. The new 3 point brackets also have adjustment points for the bar so you can make the bar level.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@DoomFinger511 that’s a complaint about the Megan bar is that they are not even. But my point is that one is not better than the other in terms of function, because they are not true strut tower braces. When the bar itself is bolted to the mounting brackets rather than welded, a great deal of functionality/rigidity is lost because the bolt is a pivot point. So when the chassis twists, there is potential movement in that bolt point. So sure the 3 point bracket might make the bar look better, but it doesn’t help with function. That’s all I was saying

[@DoomFinger511]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Sure that makes sense that welding would be better then bolting. I wonder if it would be worth getting a 3 bolt mounting brace but then welding it to the frame instead of just bolting it?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@DoomFinger511 you would need to weld the bracket to the frame. The strut bar needs to be welded to the brackets.

[@arvindswatch]

Great informative video!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Arvind Swatch I appreciate that and glad you thought so! Thanks for taking a look!

[@jacksiscavage6265]

Said the same thing 3 x before even getting started.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

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[@birdracer350lie7]

Ur videos are great. I have a Infiniti QX50 that I bought with 2200 miles. Would any of these mods like the strut brace fit? Some of the body and mechanics of the q50 is similar. I did add the intake hoses which was a pain in the ass to install. Just like u I had to take some items a part just to fit the tubes in. Thx

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I’m not sure if measurements for the qx50. U suppose you could measure from strut tower to strut tower and we can compare.

[@jinparkart6341]

I actually bought the exact one, but it wouldn’t fit because of my aftermarket intake pipes. Any tips?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I don’t have any tips. I don’t think they work with intakes.

[@sk8punk318]

Yeah, get a different one

[@edgarguzman2071]

How much was it..? $$$$$

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Like $85 or something like that.

[@torvarrisevans3961]

Hey bro would you recommend strut bar make a difference for daily driving.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No difference in daily driving and you won’t “feel” it even racing around corners. Looks good tho lol. Also won’t fit if you get/have intakes.

[@torvarrisevans3961]

Speed Culture Studios thanks

[@lancehelsten7518]

Apparently this guy wasn't watching the video 😂

[@julianromo2971]

Quick question, do you think I would be able to install the tein lowering springs w/o rubbing? My specs are 20x10.5 35 offset 275 tire in the rear 20x9 in the front 30 offset 255 tire in front

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It might be close. The front will be fine for sure. It’s hard to say about the rear though. I’m at 19x9.5 +35 with a 275/35 tire and it’s damn near flush.

[@hoffheins]

Bro talk less, show more.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Robb Hoffheins This one got a little too talkie I agree. Trying to give people with little to no experience some useful information. As things come together now there will be a lot more showing/doing and hopefully a lot less talking lol. Thanks for the feedback!

[@GhostNinjaTactical]

I know! Gab gab gab! FF 1/2 the vid

[@crod6431]

Does it affect the front end alignment? Does it need to be loosened or removed when doing a wheel alignment?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No, it has nothing to do with alignment.

[@crod6431]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Does it rub against the hood? How does it compare to the Tanabe and Cusco?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It touches the hood insulation only slightly-not really leaving any evidence of rubbing anywhere though. It’s more rigid than the Cusco and I preferred the silver over the red of the tanabe, but I think they are relatively comparable.

[@1LElife]

I think you definitely installed the mounts on the wrong sides, which explains the off-centered badge and the rubbing on your intake

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It doesn’t rub the intake. It just touches it. The mounts only install one way and besides that they are labeled driver and passenger lol.

[@emadalbadi4377]

?is your car steer by wire

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No. That is why I specifically chose the base model.

[@emadalbadi4377]

@@SpeedCultureStudios I'm suffering man :(

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Emad Albadi what’s going on?

[@emadalbadi4377]

@@SpeedCultureStudios it has a noise and knocking sound which is very annoying, I've talked to the dealer regarding this mater and they said they need to replace the whole steering system with a new one :(

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Emad Albadi that seems strange. Where is the noise coming from?

[@jesseprobst5113]

I would recommend to not buy megan racing strut bars, the quality control is really poor. I just got one for a different type vehicle and the brackets weren't even welded on fully. Spend the extra money on something better.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

There aren’t many options for the Q50 and the others are no better honestly. They all have pivot points which sort of defeats the purpose of a strut bar.

[@macx2757]

Looks like it’s not installed properly

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

There’s only one way to install it.

[@sk8punk318]

There are definitely better ones out there.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Not really...

[@sk8punk318]

Speed Culture Studios uh yeah pretty sure your just mad because you bought a cheap ass ebay special STB

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

sk8punk318 what? I’m not mad. Removed the badge. Problem solved. There are only a couple of options out there for strut bars and I tanabe is junk. There literally aren’t any better ones out there. I’m not mad.

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

Looks good, might help. But we have a double wishbone for our cars so we really dont need one. Bet your ass I'm getting one though 🤙🏾 lol.

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

I tried to look on z1 motorsports website and I didnt see it. Do you have a link for the strut tower bar. Thanks.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

shop.redline360.com/products/megan-racing-strut-bar-infiniti-q50-front-race-spec-2014-2017-upper?variant=21272510464080&currency=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fntBRCGARIsAGjFq5GAs3_DRnNSISRtYFEj_TZcd5qcEo-I-tYpKF7aI8PWIa71FkMNcMQaAqLLEALw_wcB

[@timothyserrano6227]

Brace is broken you need to wear one. 😁 Just kidding

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I’m not sure I know what you’re saying...

[@Sleepyq50]

@@SpeedCultureStudios ahahahah

[@tyr180plus9]

Why soo much talking???? we alllll know what a strut tower brace is and we alllllll know what it does... Just put it onnn and make a review.... Point blank ohh my god...

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

tyr180 plus Appreciate your input but the fact is you’d be surprised how many people DONT know what it is and DONT know it’s purpose. I see everyday on the forums and in the Facebook groups people giving poor advice and misinformation. I also get a lot of people asking questions about things a lot of us have known for years-this is why I made it clear in the beginning of the video that I was directing the information toward those that aren’t as experienced. I hope they appreciate the info. Thanks again for feedback.

[@bagmoneydee7294]

@@SpeedCultureStudios I didn’t no wat it was til this video

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@bagmoneydee7294 A lot of people are in the same position. The guy commenting was just being an ass.

[@marioquintanilla3433]

I felt a big difference in mine but I have coilovers suspension upgrade on my G37 made it so much tighter

[@demarcuswilliams4883]

😂😂😂😂😂