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Jaseb77
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 11:06
I'm thinking of buying a Strut brace for my 98 C70 T5 GT

Can I ask what maybe a silly question, ?

Are the OMP Strut Braces offered for 850 T5's etc the same ?
would it fit a C70 ?

I know that there wasn't much structure changes between an 850 and a S/C/V70

or should I buy a genoowine Volvo one ??

Azza
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 11:08
Can't answer the question specifically but i know most people on here say that the Volvo one is not usually a good price straight from a dealership but it also performs pretty well too.

Azza

fraz13
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 11:19
Go get one from Volvo Jase about £70

Get an 850 one as its half the price of the S/V/C70 brace but fits perfect

Azza
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 11:29
I was quoted around the same for a brace for my C70, didn't specifically ask for an 850 one though...

Azza

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 11:32
the floor pan for the 850 and 70 series is all the same - namely the distance between the turrets and the layout of the RHD car's brake servo is all the same. Save yourself the hassle and just get the standard Volvo SB (I believe VT will have them in stock).

Azza
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 11:33
Hehe, looks like we're all in agreement then :)

Azza

hamish
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 11:49
Azza,

We keep the Volvo Strut brace in stock ! It's really nice in brushed aluminium. Fraz is about right with the price. If you give me a call at VT before 2pm I can have it delivered to you by tommorrow .

Regards,
Hamish.
Chip Tuning Ltd
01527 577710

Azza
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 12:27
Well i wasn't initially requesting one, but thanks for the offer :)

How easy/hard are they to fit, considering i've never really done anything to a car before!

Azza

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 12:35
Well i wasn't initially requesting one, but thanks for the offer :)

How easy/hard are they to fit, considering i've never really done anything to a car before!

Azza
Dead easy assuming you have a torque wrench and appropriate sockets/spanners.

The SB comes with fitting instructions

Azza
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 12:51
So that's a "not easy" for me then ;)

Azza

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 12:52
where are you in the world?

Azza
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 13:05
Leafy Surrey...

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 13:09
Sadly this will probably mean that I am unable to fit yours for you - my arms arent long enough! Do you possess any tools?

siamblue
Wednesday 1st March 2006, 13:10
whereabouts in Surrey? I have to take my other halfs coursework down to Epsom soon, she won't mind me popping in o fit it, or you can meet up with me in the surrounding area :)

Gary

Jaseb77
Thursday 2nd March 2006, 11:30
ordered from VT, will fit it this weekend

Cheers

Guys

Jaseb77
Friday 3rd March 2006, 16:30
done and dusted,

rec'd from Vt, today fitted in twenty minutes.

Feels a bit difference

sharper at the front.