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olliejones8
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   4th Apr 08 at 13:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi guys, just wondering what a front strut brace would add to my car, how easy are they to fit and how much do they go for?
Matt L
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4th Apr 08 at 13:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
edited as i misread the question

[Edited on 04-04-2008 by Matt L]
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They stop the suspension turrets from flexing and stiffen up the cars front end.
Nick-S
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Originally posted by Matt L
apparent its better not to have on on the front it handles better with out one (this is if we're on about a corsa)

get the rear arb and take the front off
he never mentioned arbs
Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
apparent its better not to have on on the front it handles better with out one (this is if we're on about a corsa)

get the rear arb and take the front off
he never mentioned arbs


oops got confused *leaves*
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Lee Wilson
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I think their around £100 +

I had one and I noticed the difference. Front end felt a bit tighter when braking and round corners etc
Nick-S
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4th Apr 08 at 14:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i payed 60 for mine
olliejones8
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ohright, iv just lowered it 40mm on PI shocks and springs and im pretty happy with it really so i might leave it, will it put my insurance up puttin one on?
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no if u dont tell the,m
Fro
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Originally posted by markb1234
no if u dont tell the,m


Obviously
fazza
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naughty lol
olliejones8
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haha, classic. well all my other mods are declared, alloys exhaust lowered etc so i think if i fit one i would declare it, i was just wondering if anyone else added one and how much it went up?
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i hope you aint got a 8v

[Edited on 04-04-2008 by mobby]
olliejones8
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nah mate 16v
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quote:
Originally posted by olliejones8
haha, classic. well all my other mods are declared, alloys exhaust lowered etc so i think if i fit one i would declare it, i was just wondering if anyone else added one and how much it went up?


did it make your insurance go up much?
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I've just put one on mine. Not sure if I can really tell the difference or not tbh. I think paired with a front arb, the front end should be nice and rigid.
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1.2 16v?
Very limited on getting one for them, but i think sparco now do one specifically for 1.2 16v.

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any one got pics of theres fitted?
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My garage, i have a front one fitted.

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in my garege front and back pal

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Marklawton had good pictures of his fitted on Smokey

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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
apparent its better not to have on on the front it handles better with out one (this is if we're on about a corsa)

Even so, this does make a really positive difference. With a strud brace to lessen the suspension turret flex, it should be really positive turning into the bends!

 
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