bought a strut brace, help, also need jcw trims - MINI Cooper Forum

checkmatechris · #1 (**permalink**) Apr 12th, 2007, 08:15 PM

hiya

bought this strut brace shown in the pic off ebay, i thought it looked a little cheap but couldnt resist incase i got a bargain, from what ive been reading i need some new bolts, glad i saw that earlier nearly fitted it when it came today. as i right on this?

also what you do you all reckon to the brace, is it a cheap piece of mas produced rubish that will proabably break and ruin my car or should i fit it, opinions please....

been watching jcw exhaust trims for ages for when i finally get round to modding my exhaust for them to fit cause i dont want to have any warranty issues, but now im ready cant find any... any body got any or know anyone where i can get two trims and a good price..

cheers for your help and views everyone

chris

Rakey · #2 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 07:23 AM

I've got the JCW brace, it does improve the car, but its not as good as the GTT brace, the JCW is more for looks than function

As for exhaust tips, they are not a straight swap on the standard MCS exhaust, speak to Damo, he gave up in the end and sold them on instead of modifying them to fit

roland2003 · #3 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 07:32 AM

Hi ,I cant help you on the JCW tips but the new GTT Slash Cut Tips (to fit stock exhaust) will be available in around 2-3 weeks. They look similar (better finished ) to the JCW ones. Shouldnt be any warranty issue as the tips dont effect anything .
Best Regards Roland GTT

Japper · #4 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 07:34 AM

As Rakey says this will be more for looks than function. Certainly not a patch on the GTT Aerobox brace. If funds are tight I would just get the lower two braces ( OMP front £45 and GTT Mid £85 ) and be amazed at the increase in front end grip and overall balance.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · #5 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 08:24 AM

Put it down to experience and, more practically, back on eBay

Buy the GTT strut brace or, if funds won't allow, wait until they do.

Following on from what Rakey said; some strut braces look good (the JCW is a case in point), but the GTT item looks good AND it works!

Tigger.

PS: Yes, you'll need some new mounting nuts as well.

CC07ERS · #6 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 09:04 AM

Fit it as it will be better than nothing , & youve paid for it so why not

Aberdeen Al · #7 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 10:53 AM

As mentioned above - save up & buy the GTT strut brace - you could always re-sell the brace you have on eBay to raise some of the funds.

The GTT one not only looks fantastic but it also works especially if you have all 3 x fitted

!

(Should be photos in my profile somewhere!)

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · #8 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cco7ers (original)

Fit it as it will be better than nothing , & youve paid for it so why not?

In answer to your question: Because it will do nothing, other than clutter the engine bay up and someone may pay some cash for it, which can then be put to good use

Tigger.

checkmatechris · #9 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 11:54 AM

where would i get a gtt upper brace from and how much?

next month will be the gtt brace, bluefin and some new exhuast tips for me i think, its my bday might as well treat myself

.

cheers

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · #10 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2007, 12:00 PM

The strut brace will be direct from GT Tuning:

GTTUNING

Tell Roland we sent you

The price was £225+VAT last time I checked. A lot of money, but wait until you see it

Tigger.

Paul_T · #11 (**permalink**) Apr 15th, 2007, 09:51 PM

Holy **** that's one hell of a strut brace!

checkmatechris · #12 (**permalink**) Apr 16th, 2007, 07:13 PM

that brace does look good but be a while till i can stretch to that price without any ear ache.

is there any cheaper braces that look good and work:

like omp, forge, jcw etc....

any advices, prices and web links would be great as im purchasing at the end of this month.

cheers

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · #13 (**permalink**) Apr 16th, 2007, 08:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by checkmatechris (original)

is there any cheaper braces that look good and work

Sorry, I don't know any others that do both

Tigger.

Aberdeen Al · #14 (**permalink**) Apr 16th, 2007, 09:22 PM

I was £270 inc VAT & delivery for my black GTT brace - worth every penny!

Rakey · #15 (**permalink**) Apr 16th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by checkmatechris (original)

that brace does look good but be a while till i can stretch to that price without any ear ache.

is there any cheaper braces that look good and work:

like omp, forge, jcw etc....

any advices, prices and web links would be great as im purchasing at the end of this month.

cheers

You get what you pay for, so don't do a half measure, just save up longer