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21st July 2011, 10:36
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Location: queensbury
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strut brace
thinking about getting one but do the actually do owt or are they just for show?
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21st July 2011, 10:38
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L-plater
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Derby
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They stiffen up the front abit m8, if you want to make a real difference then you are better of getting a upper and lower brace.
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21st July 2011, 10:48
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Lower strut braces make a noticeable difference. the front end feels tighter and more precise when driving round corners at speed.
Upper brace makes no noticeable difference. but apparently does help when on track etc.
I sold my upper strut brace ages ago as it did nothing noticeable. After selling, the car felt the same as it did with the brace on.
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Originally Posted by lee_saxo
some lad pulled up a type R, and had a sticker on the back. If it ain't jap it's crap. I thought what a bender
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21st July 2011, 11:02
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ok how much are the lower ones?cheers
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21st July 2011, 11:03
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Not sure new. they go for around £20 second hand though.
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some lad pulled up a type R, and had a sticker on the back. If it ain't jap it's crap. I thought what a bender
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21st July 2011, 11:35
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ah right nice one will keep a look out for one cheers
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21st July 2011, 11:42
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Saxperience Forum Bum
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford
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if your car is lowered, welcome to hitting your lower brace on every bump you go over. it sits very low, mainly meant for track use, for a daily i wouldnt get one mate 
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21st July 2011, 11:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Delboy
if your car is lowered, welcome to hitting your lower brace on every bump you go over. it sits very low, mainly meant for track use, for a daily i wouldnt get one mate |
i never hit a thing with mine 
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Originally Posted by lee_saxo
some lad pulled up a type R, and had a sticker on the back. If it ain't jap it's crap. I thought what a bender
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21st July 2011, 11:56
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its only lowerd 40mm i think never caught on a speed bump or owt
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21st July 2011, 12:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashleyp
i never hit a thing with mine |
same ive never had a problem on either of mine, 1's down 40mm and the others down 60mm
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21st July 2011, 12:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rorz_vts
same ive never had a problem on either of mine, 1's down 40mm and the others down 60mm
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how big are you speed bumps  my mate down 50 at the front hits everything round here! all lower braces i see for sale too all have damage from countless hits on bumps, you lucky people! my manifold hits a few things let alone getting a lower brace lol
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