Strut braces?

[jotter22]

Morning guys....is a strut brace a worthwhile addition or just a waste of time?
And are they all alike or are some better than others?

Tony.

[M-R-P]

Genuine Volvo ones are about 60 quid, they do make a difference when you throw it into a corner.

[jotter22]

I am waiting for Lipscomb to ring me about stock at the moment!

Tony.

[stephenevans99]

Probably the best & possibly cheapest mod you can do....a real noticeable improvement on my 850 T5.

[stephenevans99]

I am waiting for Lipscomb to ring me about stock at the moment!

Tony.

Lipscomb have got them listed on eBay at the moment....

eBay Link to Genuine Volvo Strut Brace £64.95

[jotter22]

Lipscomb have got them listed on eBay at the moment....

eBay Link to Genuine Volvo Strut Brace £64.95

They are only 5 minutes down the road from me so waiting to see if they are in stock then i will go pick 1 up ;-)
Cheers guys,

Tony.

[jotter22]

They are only 5 minutes down the road from me so waiting to see if they are in stock then i will go pick 1 up ;-)
Cheers guys,

Tony.

I pick it up today after 2.30pm £61.40........Result

[stephenevans99]

Nice one.


tip....don't ask if it's mean't to be bent!! lol

[M-R-P]

When I fitted Graham's brace, I pointed out the flat section that goes round the fuse box and said "look, it must've been damaged in transit..."

His face was a picture lol.

[jotter22]

Nice one.


tip....don't ask if it's mean't to be bent!! lol

I thought they was straight? If i get it on tonight i will post a pic!
And cheers for the responses guys.

Tony.

[jotter22]

When I fitted Graham's brace, I pointed out the flat section that goes round the fuse box and said "look, it must've been damaged in transit..."

His face was a picture lol.

Graeme the speed demon?....

[M-R-P]

No, Graham the bus driver -

[V70 Graham]

Bloomin 'eck I do a couple of hours work and find your all ganging up on me again lol

I'll let you know how it handles when (if) I throw it into a corner, after all it's only been on about 9 Months !!

[M-R-P]

You're turning into a full-blown bonnet magpie mate

[jotter22]

Graham.... Slow and steady wins the race!

Tony.

[Brett855tdi]

I see rust on your car Graham

Strut brace is a must have if you ask me ive got a volvo one.

[jotter22]

Do they do a rear one for the C70?

What size are the nuts on the strut?

[M-R-P]

The strut brace uses the 3 nuts that hold the bearing plate to the turret mate

[oblark]

The strut brace uses the 3 nuts that hold the bearing plate to the turret mate

Which are M8, 13mm spanner

Poly bushing the suspension helps the handling

[jotter22]

The strut brace uses the 3 nuts that hold the bearing plate to the turret mate

Sorry thats what i meant to say couldnt remember what it was called ;-).

Thanks oblark