I received today two strut braces, one front, on rear.

Bought from J (aka. Firefox), they look the absolute nads!

They shall be fitted tonight.

Dan

 

Sounds nice.

Please tell me more.

Ian

 

Good because there’s nothing better than a braced strut

 

Danny,

I'm getting mine fitted tomorrow! Or later tonight if I can get hold of a deep socket set!

Ian,

They are Cusco strut braces. The front is polished metal, the rear one has a carbon fibre finish.

They look incredible!!!

Photos will follow!

Andy

 

Cheers Andy,

Look forward to 'em

Ian

 

Andy, just spoken with GOD himself (Lawson!) You will need a spanner and 12mm deep socket.

Dan

 

Danny,

My car is in for a new clutch tomorrow, so I'll get them to throw in the strut braces as well!! How lazy am I???

Andy

 

****!! The front strut brace catches the intercooler!

 

Andy.
If it's really nice I may have it off you.
Top mount not a problem for me see?
I can even px my rare Sparco one.

Stef.

 

Andy Hi,

Hope you get that strut sorted, I would
like to ask about the fitting side of the matter . Do I need to use a torque wrench?

And if so what is the required amount?

I will be getting A momo front item next week .

Thank You
Aziz

 

Aziz,

About 20lbs, according to

 

Andy

(Not wishing to do anyone out of a deal )

Is not the S/Brace adjustable? My STi one I thought would never fit round the i/c but it does

 

Puff, there is a difference between the STi one and these. These are BIGGER, STRONGER and look a hell of a lot better.

But then this is my own opion, and I have been known to be wrong. Start that bandwagon...

Dan

 

Danny

Not disputing that (yet to see one but if it's OK for J... ) but is it the same mounting concept as the STi one - where once in situ you tighten up the bolt that attachs the strut mount to the brace - or is it one piece through-out with no ability to adjust anywhere?

 

J,

Do you think that the std STI one is cr@p or would you include the ooh so expensive carbon one as well?

I was contemplating spending some of my hard-earned dosh on a nice carbon STI one, but if they ain't up to it then I won't bother.

How much are the Cusco ones?

Stefan

 

Hi there,

The STI brace in its own right is crap... I can flex that end to end myself...

Not singing the praises of the Cusco ones, but the front is 40mm diameter (alloy) tube. The adjustment is at the end, the same principle as the STI items.

The rear bar is carbon fibre, again 40mm tube.

J.

 

J,

You've been on your Bullworker again haven't you?

 

Ozzy, the STi brace is skinny against the cusco unit. Carbon sharmgon! What the carbon is stuck to is more important. With the bigger diameter brace, the stronger it should be.

Dan

 

Hi again

The STI carbon one is crap.. thats the one I can flex (even without using the bull worker)

The design principle is poor... using seperate carbon sections like that.. and the crap joints.

The cusco front bar itself is made out of one piece of metal... ideally a straight or triangulated design onto the bulkhead would be best (but isnt feasible on our cars).

I believe the Cusco is one of the strongest bars around (I have used the STI carbon, sparco, omp and now cusco)

The rear bar is a straight single tube design made of carbon which offers great strength. If you really want that extra rigidity (ooer) Cusco offer a rear triangulation bar.. that you bolt down onto the boot floor.

J.

ps - Most STI parts are crap. u just pay for the name

 

Firefox, was thinking about changing mine,some useful opinions,thanks.

 

I have had a mail from one of the suppliers on this bbs. They have pointed out that STi also make an up-rated group N alloy unit.

Plus J, please check your mail.

Dan