strut braces- any good for scoobs?
12 November 2002, 06:27 PM
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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.
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weava
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
12 November 2002, 07:07 PM
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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
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
12 November 2002, 07:16 PM
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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
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
12 November 2002, 07:39 PM
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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 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
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12 November 2002, 10:55 PM
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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
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
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