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Offline the_stink

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Front Strut Brace
« on: 16 February 2009, 10:27 »
So anyone running a front strut brace?

Am i right in thinking that the point of the strut brace is to stiffen the front end up? I guess when would be the right time to consider this? Does it depend on what setup you ahve at teh moment pwer etc ?

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Offline ben1.8T

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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #1 on: 16 February 2009, 10:30 »
Stops the suspension turrets flexing when cornering hard etc will make a difference to even a standard car mate will obviously make more of a differnce when combined with other mods such as suspension, anti roll bars etc. 
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #2 on: 16 February 2009, 10:31 »
exactly wot ben said, i been told that the s3 front strut fits straight on
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #3 on: 16 February 2009, 10:37 »
ask Ivor about it Stink - think he's just fitted some to his car :afro:
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #4 on: 16 February 2009, 10:47 »
just chuck some viagra in the fuel tank that will stiffen things up nicely  :grin:
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #5 on: 16 February 2009, 10:48 »
 :laugh:
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #6 on: 16 February 2009, 10:48 »
Yes, both the lower & upper S3 braces are a direct fit, but you will need to drill 3 x 10mm holes in each turret for the upper brace.

The holes are already in place for the lower one, so that goes in in 5 mins, LOL.
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #7 on: 16 February 2009, 10:50 »
I wouldnt trust myself drilling holes in my suspension turrets  :shocked:
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #8 on: 16 February 2009, 10:51 »
Quote from: dai-cymru on 16 February 2009, 10:47
just chuck some viagra in the fuel tank that will stiffen things up nicely  :grin:

PMSL  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Front Strut Brace
« Reply #9 on: 16 February 2009, 11:07 »
Quote from: ben1.8T on 16 February 2009, 10:50
I wouldnt trust myself drilling holes in my suspension turrets  :shocked:

get someone at your local garage to do it if you dont trust yourself shouldnt cost very much.
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