Fitted a strut brace yesterday...

[Filterlab]

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[jonno12]

i do like that i recon you should get some hoses in there i was thinking yellow might look pretty good

[C70Dan]

Does it really make that much off a difference? I have a C70 and it does seem a bit wobbly for such a sporty car. I gunned mine down a slip road last week and when I realised I was going a bit fast and should brake (95mph), I could feel the back end trying to step out, It got a bit exciting and I haven't done it since. If this thing really does tighten it up then it might be worth investing in one, while we are both in one piece.

[jonno12]

i guess that was a no then lol

[Dacvolvo]

Yellow hoses?! I'm 32 mate, not 19.

Ah... 32... So it'll be the blue hoses you'll be needing then

[cegc70t]

Looks good m8. need to put one on the wanted list lol.

[Wombatbomb]

Definitely one of the best mods per £ for these cars.

[Tomcat]

A strut brace should always be one of the first mods you do, for the amount it costs it's well worth it.

[Wombatbomb]

Nope, should be fine as is.

[Rufe]

i cant believe there are actually still some people out there with T5's without these! lol

very reasonable price for a genuine item if you ask me (we sell them at less than £72 delivered), and they are easy to fit too, and they do make a difference to the handling of the car. There was a time a couple of years back that i was selling at least one or two of these a week to people over the internet.

[y2blade]

Yellow hoses?! I'm 32 mate, not 19.

that would have been my answer too except i'm 33


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how easy was it to fit? i keep toying with getting one for mine, if they make as much differance as you say i'll get on and order one

[paullus]

In reply to your question re the tracking the answer is no it doesn't need checking. The reason the strut brace is so effective is that it almost eliminates the twisting movement of the suspension in the strut towers and the top mounts. It is this twisting of the body which cause misalignment of the wheels on the road and therefore sloppy handling. With a strut brace fitted the suspension is made altogether stiffer and wheel alignment during cornering is maintained so handling and tyre wear improves.
Not a particularly scientific answer but the principle is correct.
Have fun, I think it was my first mod after buying the car. It really does inspire a far greater degree of confidence in the handling and driving pleasure is enhanced no end.
Cheers.

[y2blade]

how easy was it to fit?

[BlackC70]

it's only 6 bolts out of the strut tops, drop it on, do em up, done...

I really should buy one soon like...

[Wombatbomb]

It's a 15 min job, including putting tools away and making/drinking the cup of tea afterwards. 8 bolts actually You have to put the strutbrace together (one bolt each end), then there are three nuts to undo on each strut mount, then do back up.

[BlackC70]

pedant hehe!

[y2blade]

It's a 15 min job, including putting tools away and making/drinking the cup of tea afterwards. 8 bolts actually You have to put the strutbrace together (one bolt each end), then there are three nuts to undo on each strut mount, then do back up.

thanks guys


i will get on and order one

[PNuT]

i dont recall it making any difference when i fitted mine.....

[PNuT]

Does it really make that much off a difference? I have a C70 and it does seem a bit wobbly for such a sporty car. I gunned mine down a slip road last week and when I realised I was going a bit fast and should brake (95mph), I could feel the back end trying to step out, It got a bit exciting and I haven't done it since. If this thing really does tighten it up then it might be worth investing in one, while we are both in one piece.

my back end was always a lit lively before i changed the rear pads & realised one pad on each side was seized solid..... will pass an mot as its even but rear braking is ****e

[Jimmie]

I might throw my one off unless i fit the rear one then it might work as everybody think's they do.