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CC07ERS · Dec 21st, 2006, 01:15 PM

has anybody fitted the new jcw strut brace to there r56 has it made a difference to the cornering of the car got any pics of it on iam thinking of getting one for my new s

ayilar · Dec 21st, 2006, 05:46 PM

Second the question. Also, what about behavior on rough roads?

Lucky Dave · Dec 22nd, 2006, 09:32 AM

Also is it any better than the old JCW brace?

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 22nd, 2006, 12:38 PM

I've removed the bickering posts, feel free to start your discussion again if you wish but remember discussions stay non personal else they get removed, thanks

CC07ERS · Dec 22nd, 2006, 05:14 PM

well done that man now whos got one on plz

CooperS-indiblue · Dec 27th, 2006, 06:44 PM

I ordered a JCW strutbrace for my Lightning Blue Cooper S, so I am realy curious too! Please, does anyone got some info of pictures from the new JCW strut?! Thanks!

KenL · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

Also is it any better than the old JCW brace?

My question is, does anyone actually feel ANY improvement in handling with one of these fitted?

I may be cynical but they seem like a cosmetic modification to me

rec · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:56 AM

exactly what i said in one of my so called "bickering" posts that was removed. a lower brace will make so much more difference than an upper one !

CC07ERS · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

exactly what i said in one of my so called "bickering" posts that was removed. a lower brace will make so much more difference than an upper one !

here we go again moderators only kidding

-=cHiLli=- · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:24 AM

I would be interested in this too...

Not to provoke, but i am one of the rare few whom actually found that it did make a difference on the mk1 mcs....

Core2Duo(

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rec · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:25 AM

but it does make a hell of a lot of difference over an upper one.

ScottieCoop · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:34 AM

I bought one for my husband to fit to his Cooper S. It's nice I like the new curved shape.

We both have no idea if it improves the handling never drive a car to it's limits to find out.

Anyway it looks way cool more so than the old shaped on.

With no under bonnet sound proofing to rub on to the bar this time it shouldn't get so damaged.

So if you can afford the extra £££ and not to worried what exact thing it will or will not do for you car then buy it.

KenL · Dec 29th, 2006, 11:13 AM

How much is one anyway? Is it easy to fit yourself or do you need special torque tools to make sure you fit everything back together correctly?

Please post a pic ScottieCooop

miniXL · Jan 16th, 2007, 07:26 AM

popey · Jan 16th, 2007, 07:54 AM

Cant see our mean insurance company liking it

CC07ERS · Jan 16th, 2007, 07:59 PM

iam not tellig if you dont

hein · Jan 19th, 2007, 04:35 PM

fitted my own designed strut brace today after a day of measurement and building, its from lasercut 4 mm stainless steel, and tig welded, I only have to polish the mountingbrackets but I cannot wait to try it. I feel some difference in the handling

here is the pic

CC07ERS · Jan 19th, 2007, 04:52 PM

looks good well done that man

Dec 21st, 2006, 01:15 PM	#1
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	r56 strut brace has anybody fitted the new jcw strut brace to there r56 has it made a difference to the cornering of the car got any pics of it on iam thinking of getting one for my new s

Dec 22nd, 2006, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 706 Offline	Also is it any better than the old JCW brace? Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Dec 22nd, 2006, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 32,818 Offline	I've removed the bickering posts, feel free to start your discussion again if you wish but remember discussions stay non personal else they get removed, thanks Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 27th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
CooperS-indiblue www.NewMINIclub.nl member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bergen op Zoom Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 24 Offline	I ordered a JCW strutbrace for my Lightning Blue Cooper S, so I am realy curious too! Please, does anyone got some info of pictures from the new JCW strut?! Thanks! Let's burn some serious rubber! 2007 MINI Cooper S (Lightning Blue), what a great little car!

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	exactly what i said in one of my so called "bickering" posts that was removed. a lower brace will make so much more difference than an upper one ! Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Dec 21st, 2006, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
ayilar MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 12:17 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Second the question. Also, what about behavior on rough roads?

Dec 22nd, 2006, 05:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	well done that man now whos got one on plz

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) Also is it any better than the old JCW brace? My question is, does anyone actually feel ANY improvement in handling with one of these fitted? I may be cynical but they seem like a cosmetic modification to me

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) exactly what i said in one of my so called "bickering" posts that was removed. a lower brace will make so much more difference than an upper one ! here we go again moderators only kidding

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
-=cHiLli=- Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: land of the nerds... Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 229 Offline	I would be interested in this too... Not to provoke, but i am one of the rare few whom actually found that it did make a difference on the mk1 mcs.... Core2Duo()

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	but it does make a hell of a lot of difference over an upper one. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
ScottieCoop Shopping Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 773 Offline	I bought one for my husband to fit to his Cooper S. It's nice I like the new curved shape. We both have no idea if it improves the handling never drive a car to it's limits to find out. Anyway it looks way cool more so than the old shaped on. With no under bonnet sound proofing to rub on to the bar this time it shouldn't get so damaged. So if you can afford the extra £££ and not to worried what exact thing it will or will not do for you car then buy it. Cooper D (2007)

Dec 29th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 5,210 Offline	How much is one anyway? Is it easy to fit yourself or do you need special torque tools to make sure you fit everything back together correctly? Please post a pic ScottieCooop

Jan 16th, 2007, 07:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
miniXL Small + Car = Big Smiles Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 383 Offline	Pictures from Outmotoring.com 2007 Detroit Auto Show Attached Thumbnails

Jan 16th, 2007, 07:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Cant see our mean insurance company liking it Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 16th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	iam not tellig if you dont

Jan 19th, 2007, 04:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
hein MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: sliedrecht Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 145 Offline	fitted my own designed strut brace today after a day of measurement and building, its from lasercut 4 mm stainless steel, and tig welded, I only have to polish the mountingbrackets but I cannot wait to try it. I feel some difference in the handling here is the pic Attached Thumbnails

Jan 19th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	looks good well done that man

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