Strut Brace. Pros and Cons?

Ollie82. · Oct 11, 2006

Considering an OMP one for the Cup.

Opinions for and against?

Subway · Oct 11, 2006

How do you consider buying a strut brace?

Dude there cheap & chips, go buy 2! Front & Rear.

And yes there worth it, but you need the complete package i.e coilovers & cage.

Adam

Gaz_ · Oct 11, 2006

rear does naff all, waste of ££

Mark E-J · Oct 11, 2006

stops chassis flex aparently!

Ex-User (19928) · Oct 11, 2006

gt_gaz said:
rear does naff all, waste of ££

Since when ?

Subway · Oct 11, 2006

Yea since when?

You have clearly never used one before!

Dave · Oct 11, 2006

Cons. When your car gets whacked on one side the one gets fucked too.

Subway · Oct 11, 2006

Good point, but is that comment actually true? Proven fact?

Neil G · Oct 11, 2006

Looks nice but that's about it

For an all out track machine I bet it's worth it but for normal road use the difference is negligable

RichMcc · Oct 11, 2006

Join the go-kart bar revolution! It stiffens up the front end and if your lowered as well it will feel more solid and tight and very good through the bends.

Munson · Oct 11, 2006

Ok if you want to drill holes in a protected structure and pour salt water in. Great.

makavelli · Oct 11, 2006

they look good

whether they work is debatable

Neil G · Oct 11, 2006

The suspension turrets are so close to the bulkhead though I'd be surprised if it would make that much difference

Subway · Oct 11, 2006

Roy Munson said:
Ok if you want to drill holes in a protected structure and pour salt water in. Great.

Classic Roy Fun-stopper Munson comment lol

Munson · Oct 11, 2006

Fun? Drilling holes in a sealed car body is fun?

Subway · Oct 11, 2006

Grumpy? Grumpy old man who has odd socks on?

Munson · Oct 11, 2006

Sure, why not.

Neil G · Oct 11, 2006

Roy Munson said:
Ok if you want to drill holes in a protected structure and pour salt water in. Great.

Mmmm that's another reason not to bother with one

RichMcc · Oct 11, 2006

If you used your noodle when fitting the brace you would have taken the arch liner out, covered the bottom of the bolt and the hole in sikaflex

Neil G · Oct 11, 2006

I haven't fitted one

RichMcc · Oct 11, 2006

Just saying... if exposing bare metal anywhere it should be sealed/painted afterwards...
They would work better if welded on but that would cause problems. They do make a difference. I'll admit my car seems no faster with a different filter or zorst (just louder) but I "could" feel quite a difference in handling after fitting the brace.

ollie · Oct 12, 2006

Neil G said:
I haven't fitted one

same... im lazy... may do one day :dapprove:

Ollie82. · Oct 12, 2006

Cheers for the feedback people.

Im not totally convinced by the benefits but its good to hear what everyone thinks.

I agree with NeilG....turrets so close to the main bulkhead that im sure any movement is minimal

Lucas · Oct 12, 2006

Roy Munson said:
Ok if you want to drill holes in a protected structure and pour salt water in. Great.

^^^The main reason why I wouldn't mess about with one. If the process of fitting one was completely reversible i.e. without taking a drill to your car, then I might be tempted to try one.

R( )YLE · Oct 12, 2006

Clio Chassis Are Really Ridged And There Isn't A Great Deal Of Movement In The Had Front And Rear Fitted On My Last Clio And I Did Like The Look Of Them.

But To Be Fair Thats About All They Were Good For. Looking Pretty!!!

Lol

RichMcc · Oct 12, 2006

You only really notice the difference if you drive your clio on a track or like your on a track, squeeling around a corner pushing the car to its very limmits....
Obviously any movement would only occure when its put under high levels of stress

You dont need a strut brace for pootling around ASDA car park...

If you track your car or your just a bit of a loony sure get one

John D · Oct 12, 2006

LOL at Roy and Subway

And R()yle: Where Did You Learn English?

R( )YLE · Oct 12, 2006

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

England. havin a conversation and typin at the same time doesn't always work.

No one is perfect and i'm so glad that grammer is my only down side lol

fizzy_drink · Oct 12, 2006

I fitted one to my 182 (which I later sold).

It was quite good IMO - a nice solid front end, and some nice stable braking.

I sprayed sealant onto all the drilled bits (in and out), job done.

This was last year, and there's absolutely no indication that they're corroded.

TheCake · Oct 12, 2006

R( )YLE said:
Clio Chassis Are Really Ridged And There Isn't A Great Deal Of Movement In The Had Front And Rear Fitted On My Last Clio And I Did Like The Look Of Them.

But To Be Fair Thats About All They Were Good For. Looking Pretty!!!

Lol

Wtf?

R( )YLE · Oct 12, 2006

R( )YLE said:
Clio Chassis Are Really Ridged And There Isn't A Great Deal Of Movement In The Had Front And Rear Fitted On My Last Clio And I Did Like The Look Of Them.

But To Be Fair Thats About All They Were Good For. Looking Pretty!!!

Lol

put an m and a full stop on the first "the" and should kinda make sense.

insert your own full stops and commas!

John D · Oct 12, 2006

It was'nt your grammar that got my attention, it was the unusual use of capital letters. Surely its more hassle to hit shift every word?

R( )YLE · Oct 12, 2006

caps lock mate. left it on. :S

John D · Oct 12, 2006

That still don't make sense. IN THAT CASE IT WOULD BE LIKE THIS

R( )YLE · Oct 12, 2006

No Cause When I Put It On Only The First Letters Are Capitals???

Dont Know Why, But When I Post It Changes To The Half And Half Thing? :S

stevenb · Oct 12, 2006

I have mine forsale. It took up too much space in the boot for me to get all my camping kit in. Well i put one side on and thought this is going to get in the way so took it off.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&item=320036841048&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

TheCake · Oct 12, 2006

R( )YLE said:
No Cause When I Put It On Only The First Letters Are Capitals???

Dont Know Why, But When I Post It Changes To The Half And Half Thing? :S

Yes because the forum realises you have your caps lock on and changes the word from caps to non-caps.

Turn it off FFS. How many times today!

Caps lock off. Ok?

Maz · Oct 12, 2006

Pmsl @ Si loosing his rag .. Ad will spank you grumpycake

I have a strut brace on my car and didn't notice any differnce tbh, it just looks nice

R( )YLE · Oct 12, 2006

Its off and since you made me aware f**k knows how many posts ago it ain't been on. now if you look at times and read upwards you'll hopefully notice that i was explainin that when caps is on it puts every first letter as a caps. someone didn't really understand so i'd surgest that you send them a msg explain the ways of whateva you wanna talk about dissapear you freaky stalker!!! lol

thanks

f**ckin followin me around checkin if i've got caps lock on. wtf! :S

Ollie82. · Oct 12, 2006

Maz said:
I have a strut brace on my car and didn't notice any differnce tbh, it just looks nice

Well funnily enough, the reason i asked was because i have been offered a brand new OMP one for £40 and having seen pics of your engine bay with yours, i thought it looked pretty good.

I'd be more after the handling benefits rather than the cosmetics mind you but i have to say the red effect looks pretty trick :approve:

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