Strut braces all opinions welcome

[mat411]

Has anyone tried strut braces on a phase 2 172? I have been recommended them to improve handling and sharpen up the steering.

It would be great to hear from anyone and all opinions are welcome.

thanks,

Matt:rasp:

 

[Pete.]

Got a K-Tec strut brace on my 182. Handling does appear a bit sharper but mostly looks cool as fcuk.

 

[santoz]

Q's!

Does it interfer with topping up/checking brake fluid?

I take it you have to drill holes and mount it too the top of the suspension mounts?

Much difference in handling too pay the extra premium?

thx!


Engine bay looks cool as fuk btw :approve:

 

[Martin_172]

wont make any difference on a mk2 clio when bolted in with self tappers! mine was welded in on my old 1.2 16v, i didnt feel much difference at all tbh! , does make a difference on some other cars though

 

[Neil G]

Cosmetic

As I always say...suspension turrets far too close to bulkhead to make much of a difference on a road car

 

[David Ramsey]

Purely for looks, I like the look of them and will be getting one myself soon

 

[john lloyd]

had upper and lower on my old 106gti and i did feel a difference, but on the clio they seem pretty stiff and i dont fancy drilling and tapping so im not going to bother with front i have got a rear one in anthracite but to be honest the only diff that makes is that it sqeaks a bit with passengers in and means we have to use the wifes car when going shopping as it gets in the way. so for that alone its worth it, no more car aprk dings at tesco.

 

[Sean.]

would benefit from a lower one i think but i havent seen anyone that makes em

 

[john lloyd]

looking at the layout dont think they will do a lower brace, you could always buy a sumpguard ?

 

[homer simpson]

give yozzasport a call they have got a new strut brace in the pipe line or so i have heard it supposed to be quite a bit better than the standard ones you can get

 

[john lloyd]

upper or lower mate?

 

[homer simpson]

upper the lower ones can be sorted by yozzasport to as they sell the white line stuff but i could not tell you how much or how long as they are a australian company

 

[d4ve86]

I think a set of solid top mounts will be a lot more effective than a strut brace.

 

[mat411]

Ive heard about these, how much does mark fish charge?

cheers

 

[homer simpson]

Ive heard about these, how much does mark fish charge?

cheers

lots and lots there is a company that supplied gdi with there ones http://www.blackartdesigns.com/ they are quite good and are 1/3 the price of the ones that mark sells

 

[mat411]

Wow Black art seem really cool, but not that cheap!!!

 

[homer simpson]

Wow Black art seem really cool, but not that cheap!!!

what do you mean by not that cheep ?