strut brace? whats the difference
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hi,
looking at the scooby shop there are a few different strut braces
E-TECH Strut brace - £ 64.99
TSL Alloy Strut Brace - £170.00
Alloy Strut Brace - £105.69
IS the E-tech worth having, i'm working a seriously tight budget here, is there really that much difference?
I have a MY97 Uk Catalunya.
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Paul
looking at the scooby shop there are a few different strut braces
E-TECH Strut brace - £ 64.99
TSL Alloy Strut Brace - £170.00
Alloy Strut Brace - £105.69
IS the E-tech worth having, i'm working a seriously tight budget here, is there really that much difference?
I have a MY97 Uk Catalunya.
Thanks
Paul
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Paul, imo, not a lot.
I have Whiteline braces, back and front (in a wagon) and they do a great job.
Of course, if you're using the car competitively, or do track days on a very regular basis, then the cast one-piece items will undoubtedly be a little more rigid at the margin.
But you have to be a damn good driver to notice the difference.
If you're on a budget, the cheaper options will do the job 95% as well.
I have Whiteline braces, back and front (in a wagon) and they do a great job.
Of course, if you're using the car competitively, or do track days on a very regular basis, then the cast one-piece items will undoubtedly be a little more rigid at the margin.
But you have to be a damn good driver to notice the difference.
If you're on a budget, the cheaper options will do the job 95% as well.
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Well you could put an add in the wanted section for somthing second had as there are some VERY generious people out there
however there are also people that replyies or thanks, so what can you do
as for the differance between braces I think realy on the performance side there is not much differance (the differance between nothing and a brace is noticeable but between different braces I would doubt it) so it is only the looks and price which if you repaint and polish a second hand one can end up being GOOD :cool
If I get a camera you WILL get pics
Ali G
however there are also people that replyies or thanks, so what can you do
as for the differance between braces I think realy on the performance side there is not much differance (the differance between nothing and a brace is noticeable but between different braces I would doubt it) so it is only the looks and price which if you repaint and polish a second hand one can end up being GOOD :cool
If I get a camera you WILL get pics
Ali G
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well, i've ordered one, it was another 10 or 15 quid for a polished one, but as my engine is filthy I didn't see the point.
Hopefully get it fitted at the weekend with my HKS induction kit
thankyou all.
Hopefully get it fitted at the weekend with my HKS induction kit
thankyou all.
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