Strut brace for mini one

[pedro3178]

Hi guys ,

I am looking into getting a strut brace for my mini.....

Are these easy to fit? or is this a garage job?

Also i take it OMP is a good brand to go for?

Thanks for any help

[pedro3178]

Is it just a case of undoing the bolts, fitting the bar and bolting it up again? And is it the same for the top and bottom strut brace?

[mab01uk]

Some of them get in the way of the battery box lid on the One and Cooper (battery is in the boot of Mini Cooper S). The top strut nuts should only be done up to the correct torque and not overtightened.

[spikeyadrian]

I fitted the GTT strut brace to my 2004 Cooper.
I cut a slot into the battery cover as i didn't want the battery
showing.
Fitting, other than cutting a slot into the battery cover,
was a piece of cake.....6 nuts!
Looks totally AWESOME and my car is better in the corners!

[harvey94]

I was thinking of doing this very same thing , I looked at lohen and by the looks of the picture it fits over the battery cover.....

lohen.co.uk - Track & Fast Road Performance for your New Mini - Online Shop


I suppose I should invest in a torque wrench

[spikeyadrian]

The OMP one does fit over the battery cover.
However, i think it's sooo ugly, sorry!
The GTT strutbrace is a work of art.

[harvey94]

Quote: Originally Posted by spikeyadrian (original)

The OMP one does fit over the battery cover.
However, i think it's sooo ugly, sorry!
The GTT strutbrace is a work of art.

is this the same strut brace that is £219 + vat

Very nice but for me way over the top on cost , my other half would kill me spending that kind of money to then say she will corner better

[morgi27]

i have a strut brace on my mini cooper s jcw ! looks like a fairly easy job to fit and remove,which i have to do has it covers the airbox and has too be removed to access it
corner really well with it fitted tho

[spikeyadrian]

Quote: Originally Posted by harvey94 (original)

is this the same strut brace that is £219 + vat

Very nice but for me way over the top on cost , my other half would kill me spending that kind of money to then say she will corner better

Yes that's the one!
I have it in Silver Patina....stunning!
The wife likes her shoes & hand bags....don't they all?

[The Nun]

Quote: Originally Posted by harvey94 (original)

, my other half would kill me spending that kind of money to then say she will corner better

You might see her going round the bend, very true

[The Nun]

Quote: Originally Posted by spikeyadrian (original)

Yes that's the one!
I have it in Silver Patina....stunning!
The wife likes her shoes & hand bags....don't they all?

Tell her they do a Jimmy Choo strut brace then she will want one