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Richard22b · Apr 14th, 2006, 07:57 PM

Just collected a strut brace and ignition leads from a nice man in Swindon.
Bought them on ebay.

Strut Brace : £15

Ignition leads : £11.50

Picked them up got home and installed them.

Before:

After:

What an improvement. And handling is so much better now.

obehave · Apr 14th, 2006, 08:02 PM

Looks like the OMP bar but it's hard to tell with all the sticker bling on there.

Glad to hear you like the change.

Richard22b · Apr 14th, 2006, 08:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

Looks like the OMP bar but it's hard to tell with all the sticker bling on there.

Glad to hear you like the change.

Stickers are being removed.

Richard Crofts · Apr 14th, 2006, 08:27 PM

Tis the OMP one from looks. Looks good..just some red bling needed for your caps and stuff!

Richard22b · Apr 14th, 2006, 09:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts

Tis the OMP one from looks. Looks good..just some red bling needed for your caps and stuff!

Im slowing buying as i find stuff now

Jim Ray · Apr 14th, 2006, 09:53 PM

Very nice!

greyghost2004 · Apr 14th, 2006, 10:52 PM

I notice many people feel the front strut tower does not make a differance. I feel it does and am happy to see you do as well.

Mark

obehave · Apr 15th, 2006, 12:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b

Im slowing buying as i find stuff now

I recommend getting the matching lower OMP bar. You'll be happy I'm quite sure.

I think Lohen can get them.

Widgey · Apr 15th, 2006, 01:26 AM

I'd remove all the decals, then strip it and re-paint it yellow or black.
Just a thought

What induction kit have you got in there?

Richard22b · Apr 15th, 2006, 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

I recommend getting the matching lower OMP bar. You'll be happy I'm quite sure.

I think Lohen can get them.

Already on my to do list as well as a rear strut brace.

Richard22b · Apr 15th, 2006, 08:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Widgey

I'd remove all the decals, then strip it and re-paint it yellow or black.
Just a thought

What induction kit have you got in there?

Theres an idea. Whats the easiest way of painting it though

Induction is SUPA-RAM INDUCTION KIT by RAMAIR FILTERS.

Its a great sound. will try and do a vid clip

Wooly · Apr 15th, 2006, 01:42 PM

Does the strut brace REALLY make a difference in handling, im a bit skeptical about it but i want one!!

Richard22b · Apr 15th, 2006, 07:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly

Does the strut brace REALLY make a difference in handling, im a bit skeptical about it but i want one!!

Lets say before hand i was leaning like anything around bends. now its just so flat and controlled.

I really recomend it.

Plus a rear strut brace will help loads

Richard22b · Apr 17th, 2006, 12:57 PM

do we think that a rear strut brace is good or bad. has anyone got one

Apr 14th, 2006, 07:57 PM	#1
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Few engine bay mods Just collected a strut brace and ignition leads from a nice man in Swindon. Bought them on ebay. Strut Brace : £15 Ignition leads : £11.50 Picked them up got home and installed them. Before: After: What an improvement. And handling is so much better now.

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Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly Does the strut brace REALLY make a difference in handling, im a bit skeptical about it but i want one!! Lets say before hand i was leaning like anything around bends. now its just so flat and controlled. I really recomend it. Plus a rear strut brace will help loads Last edited by Richard22b : Apr 17th, 2006 at 08:17 AM.

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Apr 14th, 2006, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:05 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Looks like the OMP bar but it's hard to tell with all the sticker bling on there. Glad to hear you like the change.

Apr 14th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave Looks like the OMP bar but it's hard to tell with all the sticker bling on there. Glad to hear you like the change. Stickers are being removed.

Apr 14th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 3,180 Offline	Tis the OMP one from looks. Looks good..just some red bling needed for your caps and stuff!

Apr 14th, 2006, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts Tis the OMP one from looks. Looks good..just some red bling needed for your caps and stuff! Im slowing buying as i find stuff now

Apr 14th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 05:05 AM Posts: 1,551 Online	Very nice!

Apr 14th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
greyghost2004 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 95 Offline	I notice many people feel the front strut tower does not make a differance. I feel it does and am happy to see you do as well. Mark

Apr 15th, 2006, 12:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:05 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b Im slowing buying as i find stuff now I recommend getting the matching lower OMP bar. You'll be happy I'm quite sure. I think Lohen can get them.

Apr 15th, 2006, 01:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Widgey MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SE England Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 520 Offline	I'd remove all the decals, then strip it and re-paint it yellow or black. Just a thought What induction kit have you got in there?

Apr 15th, 2006, 08:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave I recommend getting the matching lower OMP bar. You'll be happy I'm quite sure. I think Lohen can get them. Already on my to do list as well as a rear strut brace.

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Apr 15th, 2006, 08:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Widgey I'd remove all the decals, then strip it and re-paint it yellow or black. Just a thought What induction kit have you got in there? Theres an idea. Whats the easiest way of painting it though Induction is SUPA-RAM INDUCTION KIT by RAMAIR FILTERS. Its a great sound. will try and do a vid clip

Apr 15th, 2006, 01:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Does the strut brace REALLY make a difference in handling, im a bit skeptical about it but i want one!!

Apr 17th, 2006, 12:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 524 Offline	do we think that a rear strut brace is good or bad. has anyone got one