[tucker217]

Just thinking about Strutbraces!!!! Do they actually make a difference to the handling of the car?

I've seen that there are 3 available, the engine (Front upper), Front lower and rear, what are the differences between them all?

I was thinking about the engine (front upper) brace, but again I'm not sure which one to go for. The one I like is the Forge brace, does anyone have any pictures of it? and I've seen it priced at £126 is this reasonable?

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

As long as the brace is substantial enough (many are purely cosmetic) it WILL make a significant difference.

For ones that are known to work, check out the GT Tuning website:

GT TUNING PERFORMANCE Brakes/Suspensions etc

They do improve the handling and they do massively decrease any squeaks and rattles in the car. There are 4 available: top brace, front and mid bottom braces and a boot brace. All are good.

Tigger,

[Hartge210]

GTT for me as well

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

Quote: Originally Posted by tucker217 (original)

The one I like is the Forge brace, does anyone have any pictures of it? and I've seen it priced at £126 is this reasonable?

Here's a picture for you.

Please check the width of the cross brace and also check the way the cross brace is simply bolted (as opposed to seam welded) to the plates that attach to the suspension turrets. Now compare this to the GT Tuning item and make your own mind up!

[captint]

Although I am getting my GTT 3 braces fitted this week (boot brace already done). If you can't stetch to the price (not the cheapest, but the best never is). I would suggest the OMP

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

And here's the OMP one

The GT Tuning top brace is as expensive as it is good If funds don't run to it (and you are looking for genuine handling improvements, rather than just pose value), I'd suggest getting the much cheaper (and equaly effective) bottom braces from GT Tuning. Only you will know they are there (no pose value here ), but they will significantly improve the handling of the car You can then add the top one as funds allow....

Tigger.

[tucker217]

Bought the Forge one.... It's in the middle in terms of price but looks very substantial in chunkyness....!

Hopefully it will arrive today so I can fit it tomorrow before driving to Himley Hall.

[tucker217]

Saw the GTT one on Snowies GP at Himley Hall yesterday. Have to agree it is a beautiful piece. Looks really strong and is machined to a work of art.

Unfortunately, my budget wouldn't stretch that far...! So I bought the Forge one.

I think this looks good. I'll get some photos when I get home and post them tomorrow.

Only thing is, it is tight on the sound proofing under the engine. I presume that this will change once it makes it's own imprint.

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Quote: Originally Posted by tucker217 (original)

Saw the GTT one on Snowies GP at Himley Hall yesterday. Have to agree it is a beautiful piece. Looks really strong and is machined to a work of art.

Unfortunately, my budget wouldn't stretch that far...! So I bought the Forge one.

I think this looks good. I'll get some photos when I get home and post them tomorrow.

Only thing is, it is tight on the sound proofing under the engine. I presume that this will change once it makes it's own imprint.

Has enyone fitted an upper & lower omp brace to a convertible & if so does it help as much as you expected..
As these are around £99 delivered as apose to £400 for the GTT versions which i would love to own but at 4X the price it's beyond my budget..

[Snowie]

If budget is tight then do it in stages

GTT Top brace is the best by far and well worth the extra cash.

You get what you pay for.

Talk to MiniCabrio he was really impressed with the GTT ones within 200 metres of leaving Roland's premises and flinging Minx MK 1 around a couple of corners and a roundabout.

After Himley Hall I am sure that Roland will be getting a few orders - I need to be on commission