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    Strut braces

    Is it worth getting a full underbody strut brace and anti roll bars for my d5 I am getting coilovers at the end of the month, referbing my R wheels to get it sitting pretty and full Polly bushing to improve the handling but is it worth it as I want to do a lot to the car as I fancy doing a lot of track day it already has a ultra race rear strut.

    As this looks like it will strengthen it up a lot to stop movement

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    The p2 body is pretty stiff but I reckon those braces and stiffened Subframe bushes would make a notable difference.
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    Shame there isn't a Group Buy....I'd put my name down for some

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    Quote Originally Posted by stephenevans99 View Post
    Shame there isn't a Group Buy....I'd put my name down for some
    well get one started. You know someone who can make it happen
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    i no from a previous thread P FANDANGO contacted ultra racing directed so it maybe worth speaking to him

    From there site I can only find this for the s60s

    http://www.ultraracingshop.com/tsear...ry=all&x=0&y=0
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    The suspension mods together with the stiffening of the chassis and body will make a real difference to how the car drives. If you go on track with it, you will have to spend a lot of time on the set up, as a few tiny little tweeks can make an amazing difference to your lap times. You don't see enough Volvos on track!!!
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    Yer think it's going to take a lot to get it perfect but that comes with trial and error can't wait to have the suspension on and feel the difference
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