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25th April 2013, 10:01
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Lower slut brace
Been looking at these recently and wanted some input from people that have used them on track...
Worth buying? I think im lowered 40-60mm
Well thats the spring against a std one... Im reluctant to change suspension as its like 500 quid and im happyish with it atm...
The cage extents forwards to the front turrents so wont need an upper was thinking of a lower...
Whats everyones experiences??
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25th April 2013, 10:09
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what bushes are you using in the wishbones?
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25th April 2013, 10:21
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Polybush in the front
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25th April 2013, 10:27
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Think it should make a bit of difference then depending on how tough the bushes are. Its my next mod I think, even though my bushes are new
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25th April 2013, 10:49
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Lower strut made a huge difference to my car. Feels much more planted in the twisty s.
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25th April 2013, 10:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baker556
Lower strut made a huge difference to my car. Feels much more planted in the twisty s.
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You run poly wishbone bushes?
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25th April 2013, 11:03
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Looks like its the next step then... Are they fairly stiff?? Only dont wanna muller a kerb and bent it... (Possible other damage...)
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25th April 2013, 11:08
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I managed to dent and bend my OMP one so when I came to refit it after a 'box change it wouldnt line up but a bit of manhandling in a vice sorted that mind you. I dont think the OMP ones are too strong, perhaps the gauge of the steel isn't too thick
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25th April 2013, 12:01
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They are a sacraficial part
Better to bend that on a curb than your chassis....
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i passed over 5 years ago now. 3 points no crashes. I'm too good to crash...
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oh really.....
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25th April 2013, 13:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexB
They are a sacraficial part
Better to bend that on a curb than your chassis....
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6 point cage extended to the front turrets.... If i bend that ive got bigger problems than a bent chassis lol but i know what you saying....
Looks like its on the shopping list then!!
Easy to fit? As in like a 10 min job? Can back to back it at the track then
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25th April 2013, 13:19
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Yea ive had mine on and off at track
2 bolts dead easy
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i passed over 5 years ago now. 3 points no crashes. I'm too good to crash...
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oh really.....
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25th April 2013, 13:52
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Highly recommended from me too...
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25th April 2013, 14:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greyjasper51
6 point cage extended to the front turrets.... If i bend that ive got bigger problems than a bent chassis lol but i know what you saying....
Looks like its on the shopping list then!!
Easy to fit? As in like a 10 min job? Can back to back it at the track then
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If its an OMP one just remember you might need to use a socket to get at the bolt as when its done up it sits in a recess. Other than that absolute childs play
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25th April 2013, 14:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandi699
If its an OMP one just remember you might need to use a socket to get at the bolt as when its done up it sits in a recess. Other than that absolute childs play
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Cheers ill test fit it in the workshop but i always take more tools than needed... Me being abit of a poof that if anything happens i can fix it... I normally take a spare gearbox with me just in case lol....
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25th April 2013, 14:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greyjasper51
Cheers ill test fit it in the workshop but i always take more tools than needed... Me being abit of a poof that if anything happens i can fix it... I normally take a spare gearbox with me just in case lol....
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haha awesome, most people would pack up from a days racing if their box blew up!
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25th April 2013, 15:15
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Becomes an expensive day if you go home at lunch time.... Hour to change a box so only an hour wasted... Lunch hour lol
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25th April 2013, 15:31
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Stop fucking about with the rubber OMP ones and get a satchell one.
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25th April 2013, 16:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandi699
You run poly wishbone bushes?
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Nope, however i do have new wishbones not 10 year old rubber put it on and it made a difference.
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Originally Posted by greyjasper51
Becomes an expensive day if you go home at lunch time.... Hour to change a box so only an hour wasted... Lunch hour lol
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Change a box within an hour? on ramps with two people possibly.
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25th April 2013, 18:13
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The satchell lower brace for me wasn't a straight fit, but offers much better build quality and thew design is far superior... can't feel any noticeable difference mind you!
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25th April 2013, 18:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baker556
Nope, however i do have new wishbones not 10 year old rubber put it on and it made a difference.
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I've got new wishbones and bushes too but I think there'll be too much flex in them so ordered polys for when I can be arsed to fit them
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