Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?

Started by HFB, March 22, 2016, 15:30

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HFB

March 22, 2016, 15:30 Last Edit: March 22, 2016, 17:19 by HFB
OK, I now have the Miesters fitted   s:D :D s:D  
Mattperformance brace
New set of AD08R's (on 15" PFL wheels)

So how much more do I really need to make noticeable improvements to the handling for trackday driving?

Looking at the Ultra Racing Front Strut Brace for £101.00 (+£10 delivery)

edit - Or should I go for the lower Front Brace £121.00 instead

Worthwhile or no?

HFB
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J03

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March 22, 2016, 15:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Change the bushes on your anti roll bars to polys  s;) ;) s;)
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jvanzyl

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March 22, 2016, 15:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
YES you want a Front Strut Brace... my car was stock and I fitted it after having all the front Polys done and the difference was frankly amazing... way less  scock cock scock pit "rattle", far more composed over the potholes, and the understeer was massively reduced.

MR TWO

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March 22, 2016, 17:39 Last Edit: March 22, 2016, 21:14 by MR TWO
I like the look of my strut brace on the odd occasion that I open the Frunk and see it. - perhaps 3 times per year.

I have under braces front and centre. They work brilliantly.  If I remove the front strut brace, there is no difference whatsoever.

I can't recommend not having since it would be hypocritical,  but I bet you could spend the £100 on much more fun or useful things.
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1979scotte

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March 22, 2016, 19:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
It makes less difference than a mid brace but i felt a difference when i fitted my TRD.
What suspension are you running? The money could be better spent on new spring shocks or coilovers.
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shnazzle

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March 22, 2016, 19:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Would reckon it makes a difference when you've got coilovers Scott?
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1979scotte

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March 22, 2016, 21:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Only fitted after coilovers.
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mr-ed_smt

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March 22, 2016, 22:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I found that it made a considerable difference - IMO more than the Cusco underbrace I also has fitted. Goes to show its subjective.
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