SamUK

iTrader: (1)

How can i tell the original from a Fake?

How much do they cost new? and how much should they codt 2nd hand?


Thanks for any advise...


--Sam

AlexT

I'd imagine the original would weigh less than any fake.

loads of money new and to be honest any strut brace from scooby world etc... would be just as sufficient and cost about 60 - 70 quid. They'll just be a little heavier.

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Genuine ones have STi stamped in the metal on either side, where the bracing is, next to the bit u bolt to the top of the suspension.

Like Alex says i've got a Scoobyworld one on mine and it looks the same and seems to do the same job and costs £'sssssss less

SamUK

iTrader: (1)

Does the Scoobyworld on have STI stamped on it...


Juts that i have bought a Original STI Strut, and it has STI written on the ends...and have been told it is really light....Just waiting on Delivery of it....

Cost me £51...so was wondring if that was a bargin or not...

*AL*

I very much doubt a copy will have 'STi' stamped on it, sounds like you have bought an original!

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Nope Sam the Scoobyworld one does'nt have STi stamped on it.

Did u get the prodrive gearknob off of Ebay?? Or was it not u asking questions about it ??

SamUK

iTrader: (1)

Cool...

Nope i did not see any reason to spend so much money on a ****!...

Looking to get some Tein Springs though...

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

LOL Lovely looking **** though Sam

Y the Tein springs instead of Prodrive ones ??

SamUK

iTrader: (1)

Tein's have more of a drop on the front of the car, and i am hoping it will sit flat rather then raised at the front...


On another note...

I have today recieved the Strut Brace... (at a bargin price)

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

only thing to watch out for Sam if it's lower at the front is if your gonna be fitting a lip, will it get over speed humps ? ?

SamUK

iTrader: (1)

true...but i just can't stand the gap between the front arch and the tyre...

The splitter i may just give a miss...though depends on what the cash flow is like....as i still have to get the tunning part sorted...

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Your rolling in it Sam admit it

AlexT

I run a splitter with Whiteline springs on board and find no problems with speed humps. Carpark ramps are the one to watch out for.

Granby

iTrader: (5)

Or where you have to park in a field for events, split mine when leaving Lydden after the Rallycross

AlexT

Downer!

Granby

iTrader: (5)

Repaired and refitted now

SamUK

iTrader: (1)

I used to Own a Corrado...had a RS4 Bumper brought over from Germany..the whole car was also resprayed in the Audi RS2 Blue...2 days later i went to a petrol Pump...and on the way out i got stuck...

I have to find some guys who lifted the car up so that i could reverse out and drive out the way i came in... Bumper was kinda destroyed on one corner.!