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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: RossyB108 on 30 March 2011, 09:52

Title: OMP MA1559 Lower strutbrace
Post by: RossyB108 on 30 March 2011, 09:52

Hi,

I've just ordered this lower strut brace:

(http://www.ybracing.co.uk/images/medium500px/MA1559.jpg)
http://www.ybracing.co.uk/images/medium500px/MA1559.jpg

It bolts onto the front horizontal pivot bolts on the subframe/wishbones and then comes forward onto the crossmember bolts near the front bumper. 

I've googled and found a couple of old threads in various forums say it really stiffens up the front end and makes a huge difference.

But since ordering it I have found a couple of websites that say it wont fit a Mk2 with PAS?

Has any got one of these fitted to their MK2? Just wondering how close it gets to the power steering pump/pulley's?

Thanks

Title: Re: OMP MA1559 Lower strutbrace
Post by: Horney on 30 March 2011, 10:03

Not sure, best bet is offer it up and have a look when it arrives. I might take it off your hands if you're local to me and it doesn't fit.

nick

Title: Re: OMP MA1559 Lower strutbrace
Post by: RossyB108 on 30 March 2011, 10:12

Ok thanks Nick, although I should be to return it if it doesn't fit as they haven't stated on the site that it's not for PAS fitted MK2's.

I'll update when it arrives!

Title: Re: OMP MA1559 Lower strutbrace
Post by: RossyB108 on 17 October 2011, 13:15

Just giong back through some old posts to update.


It didn't fit - power steering pump get's right in the way. I sent it back and got the 2 point one instead. Slight improvement in front end stiffness from 2 point lower brace - worth buying once you've done your bushes and top strutbrace.