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Old 20 November 2003, 10:10 PM
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Anything? Or just eye-candy?
Old 20 November 2003, 10:16 PM
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Stiffens up the front end, better for handling !


Old 20 November 2003, 10:30 PM
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Increases rigidity between the strut tops to avoid body flexing under hard cornering etc.
Old 21 November 2003, 09:21 AM
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Braces the front struts.
Old 21 November 2003, 09:25 AM
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LOL!

It does help, but if you only ever drive on motorways it would be a waste of money. For track days you'd definitely notice the difference.

In my experience, being a wagon owner (with no back seat, obviously), the rear strut brace made a *far* more noticeable difference. Couldn't recommend them highly enough for all the 5-door owners.
Old 21 November 2003, 09:31 AM
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I was very impressed with the effects on the handling on mine.. reduced the understeer and the steering remained more uniform through the bend.. no need to correct mid-bend etc.. never noticed how much it flexed at the front until I fitted the brace.

JGM
Old 21 November 2003, 09:35 AM
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Works well with rear upper & lower brace and front lower
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