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Just did the mod, thanks 9ine Deuce, its page 5 on 'KDM Performance' topic. Very easy, all I used was a drill and hand file. Just pull out rear seat, deck, strut covers (under deck), measure, drill/cut strut bar/tower, and put on. The original strut bar/tower was $20 on ebay. I used a pretty flat strut bar, some are sorta arch-shaped, might want to watch the clearance with those. Also, watch the round center that sticks up.
As for performance gains: my rear springs are shot, but not my struts. My tires are cheap and pretty tall, probably 195/55/15 or so and running out of tread. Been testing out freeway ramps, the tires squeal less and only right before the rear end starts to slide. Speed gains: Easily 5-10 mph faster on a 45 mph 90 degree curve. I'm sure those w/ better struts, lower cars, better/wider tires could fare better.

(not actual pic of my car)
As for performance gains: my rear springs are shot, but not my struts. My tires are cheap and pretty tall, probably 195/55/15 or so and running out of tread. Been testing out freeway ramps, the tires squeal less and only right before the rear end starts to slide. Speed gains: Easily 5-10 mph faster on a 45 mph 90 degree curve. I'm sure those w/ better struts, lower cars, better/wider tires could fare better.

(not actual pic of my car)