done to death no doubt,
have a lower one on the front of my pug 205 gti - stiffened it up beautifully.
what about scoobs? if so which and what type? feel the urge to modify, but lowish on funds.
cheers
weava

 

People seem to be split 50/50 on this
Some say they're a waste of time , others think they do make a difference
I fitted an OMP brace to my scoob and noticed a big difference to handling immediately
However I also fitted Eibach lowering springs at the same time so It would prob be more down to them !!
IMHO get one , they don't cost an arm and a leg so take a chance and see what you think

Niall

 

get one (or even two); if no good why does STi have them?

 

i do not doubt the benefits as the 205 improved a great deal. i was advised to get the lower one for it, as it provided more benefits than the upper, turret mounted brace.
as i may not buy them in a pair for the scoob, any idea which one is the best one to go for- front or rear?
weava

 

I would say definately go for the front one, especially if you have a later car/STI model as they have solid rear bulkheads..
I fitted front and rear strut braces at the same time as they were cheap but given a choice i would have fitted the front one first.
The front strut turrets are under more stress under hard cornering than the back.
Rob

 

i have cusco front and back, top and bottom - I have noticed an improvement - even though I am not driving that fast though.

 

Got one fitted to the front of my wagon and has made a slight difference ( i think ) .... plus insurer didn't want any extra for this mod

 

Used to have a CF STi Front Top & it was a beautiful piece of workmanship

Dunno if it made much difference though

Then bought an STi solid rear upper & that did PTMW! felt so much more stable & planted through corners. Also a good camera mount

So went & sold CF front top & replaced with alloy Cusco one & added Cusco lower front at the same time. The front seems to be very controlled and less roll through corners & again is solid.

Definately worthwhile IMHO but not sure what difference a rear lower will make - yet to fit it