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Title: Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 20 November 2003, 17:52

Ok not that much effort, but is it worth it?  Do you feel the difference straight away, or does it only come into its own during hard driving.  I wouldn't be adding it for looks.  Any feedback greatly appreciated, cheers..

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: jedi16v on 20 November 2003, 19:52

hello mate i have got an OMP one fitted to mine it was on the car when i got it thinking about taking it off though coz a mate of mine rekons there should be a little bit of play for the chassis to stop things splitting ?!!! (like the chassis) dunno how true this is . i cant really feel a difference with one on or off my 8v didnt have one and that seemed to handle ok. personally mate i wouldnt bother unless you get a nice shiny one for shows!! 8)

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 20 November 2003, 21:24

Should get an uprated Anti-roll bar. Heard they better off

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: golfvr6 on 21 November 2003, 00:13

Up rated anti roll bar is better.

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: Gambit on 21 November 2003, 09:05

yes, keep an eye out for a set of Eibachs, they are bout ?220 new, but you can pick them upi for about 110-150 2nd hand

best thing i ever done to my car

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: jedi16v on 21 November 2003, 13:20

have to agree about the anti roll bar will make all the difference obliviously with uprated bushes :)

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: Helios_Blue_Valver on 21 November 2003, 14:22

Anti roll bars are definatly the way to go. The strut braces seem to tighten up the chassis but you would have to use both a front and rear to notice the full difference.

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: modulater on 22 November 2003, 15:54

Strut braces on a MK2 are more show than go and to be honest the money would be better spent on anti roll bars and new bushes.

One thing is if you do like the magpie shiny effect then keep an eye out for an eibach strut brace as they stopped making them and they do look awesome.

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 22 November 2003, 19:56

three quarters of my drivers side door is a dent !
i'm not after looks ..

up-grade the anti-roll bar, thats where my cash will go
thanks for the info guys..

(i will get a new door one day)  ;)

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: Dizzie on 22 November 2003, 20:05

a deer didn't run into your door did it?

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 22 November 2003, 20:22

I've no eyed deer,  it came like that  ;D

Title: Re:Strut Brace - is it worth the effort?
Post by: modulater on 23 November 2003, 01:10

Try the breakers, you might get one in the same colour