Cusco/TOM's is stronger, and has better mounting. It's also widely available... Megan's Blitz style can be had for less.

Cusco Strut Tower Bar OS Front for 2019+ Toyota Corolla Hatchback, 1A9-540-A – RCA Garage

Megan Racing Front Upper Strut Bar 17-21 C-HR 20 21 Corolla Sedan Hatchback - BuildFastCar

 

Does the hatchback strut bars also fit the se sedans?

 

Yes they do fit both.

Here's a link for Blitz # 96116. Blitz - Strut Tower Bar - Nengun Performance

 

Id stay away from Megan for quality reasons - its cheaper for a reason

 

If i did not already have Cusco and would give this guy a try:

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www.tbperformanceproducts.com

 

Their Contact Us section is hilarious

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I appreciate all the advice, will probably go with the TOM's one. I prefer the silver look to the blue of Cusco's. Was going to get it with the stimulus check...but who knows when/if that'll happen now.

 

Was on a car meet and had the chance to see the difference between the Toms and Blitz. The Toms bar flexes when you put weight or lean on it and the Blitz is way stiffer, which you’d want for a strut bar.

 

Cusco/TOMs bar is straight, instead of curved like Blitz'... Strut bar are subject to compression and traction (extension) forces.

 

I don't feel like we need the strut bar nearly as much as on the 9th gen Corolla... Our 12th gen already has an integrated stamped steel strut bar. Adding an aftermarket bar adds bulk and weight.

 

Yeah its not on my mod list either. Its good to have for looks but I dont see how any of these bars can help minimize body flex or improve handling.

 

Back when the cars were stiff like wet noodles, strut bars were functional. They are used to reduce the front suspension flex during hard corners. Before spending money on the strut bars tho, look to tires, shocks, springs and sway bars, they are better bang for the $$ to improve corning speed. Car these days are made so much stiffer, the added benefit of the strut bars are getting so small, most of them don't help with any meaningful speed. The TNGA platform is so much stiffer than all the older gens of Corollas, the bars become more a fashion item. If one is racing when every fraction of a second counts, this may still help.

 

I have both the Blitz and Cusco and I absolutely noticed no difference in handling after trying out both... Money wasted but I had to try...

Save your money for a better set of tires

 

I have both the Blitz and Cusco and I absolutely noticed no difference in handling after trying out both... Money wasted but I had to try...Save your money for a better set of tires

I'm wondering is this why TRD doesn't offer one? Perhaps 'Kaizen' dictated that they not bother to sell a FSB because it was just 'for decorations'?

 

I am not a car engineer and tried very hard trying to find that improvement after installing the bars...I couldn't...

 

Hm seems like it won't make much of a difference. I may get one (mainly) for looks then, and probably the Blitz as it's cheaper.

I also emailed Kenji's Garage to get their opinion, as they carry both. Their response: The Blitz and Cusco both does the same to "reduce body roll. Just the Cusco is more rigid than blitz since it has longer mounting points."

I'll move it down my purchase list tho, may get the Eibach front/rear sway bar and lowering springs combo instead...

 

Same! LOL but I don't like the color. I just emailed and asked if they can make it in silver since it's made to order. Glad you brought this up. Been looking for a proper strut bar.

 

If you don't mind report back what they say. I wouldnt mind getting it in black or red myself.

 

I bought mine in white from Ultra Racing. Will post when installed👍.

 

Installed Megan Racing front strut tower bar yesterday. Installation was pretty straight forward, took me about an hour including realigning the wipers. Not sure what the other comments are about re: quality, this FSTB looked robust and well made. The strut plate is thick and goes over all 3 studs:

This is the part I installed:

Toyota Corolla Sedan 20+ Race Spec Front Upper – MR-SB-TCHR17FU-1P – Megan Racing

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Installed Megan Racing front strut tower bar yesterday. Installation was pretty straight forward, took me about an hour including realigning the wipers. Not sure what the other comments are about re: quality, this FSTB looked robust and well made. The strut plate is thick and goes over all 3 studs:

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I like the Megan racing more than Cusco only because the Cusco covers up the fuse box.

 

Blitz/TB/Megan. I would avoid the cusco brace.