New GTT 2nd Gen (R56) Strutbrace Now in! +pics

[FunkyMunky]

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Remember to keep all 8 fixing bolts tight, retighten after a couple of days...this mkes a big difference.

interesting to read your feedback having driven the car for a while with it fitted... but do you need to keep checking the 8 fixing bolts or is this something you do just after fitting?

[rogan200]

Hi roland. I've sent you an email through your website to order one of these stunning braces. Cheers, Rogan

[roland2003]

thank for the order Rogan....will be with you tommorow.
Retightening only needed once .
Fitment is very easy..
1) With car on the ground remove the 2 nuts (13mm socket) either side forwardmost on the strut towers, and also the 2 bolts (13mm) socket, that hold the black subframe.
2) Place strutbrace in position (may need a light push /tap with butt of hand)...NB the large jubilee lip that holds indution hose to MAF may need rotating round 90 degrees to put the 'buckle' to one side.
3) Replace the 2 original nuts either side (but do not tighten yet)
4) Slide the GTT long spacers into position under the brace and insert the new Allen head bolts supplied. Use a 6mm allen key/ socket bit to do up.
5) Finally tighten all the nuts and bolts (8 in total).
6) Job finished.

[R99]

Roland I will definitely be having one of these from you - but I've been hit for new tyres this month so my plans and funds have been scuppered somewhat.

[rogan200]

Received and fitted the brace today to my R56 JCW. It s FANTASTIC! I has the JCW one but this is so much better. I didn't expect this, but accelerating hard in the JCW on a bumpy b-road, the steering tug is all but eliminated. It shocked me how much better the steering is with this thing. That and the look of it more than justifies the price.

[roland2003]

r99....no worries.it will be worth the wait
ROGHAN....glad your loving it.

[roland2003]

Hi Guys, just 6 left now at special introductory price.

[MiniOne]

Hi Roland GTT, just sent you a email ordering your new GTT 2nd Gen Strutbrace.

[Nick_from_Suffolk]

Just a quick note to say that if you have a diesel R56, the original design of strut brace does not fit. I ordered one and GTT were surprised that it did not fit. But, they are looking at what is needed to re-design it and I am hoping to get a new version in a week or so. I am expecting the re-design to fit and to see the benefits in cornering that come from tightening up the front end. If it works half as well as the fitting of (non-GTT) strut braces on my Z4 and M3 I shall be very pleased.

And here is the Dooperised GTT brace, fitted to my car today. Instant improvement in steering feel (and looks pretty good!).

[adam_Randell]

omg. that strut brace is so sexy. i saw one on a clubby at Bingley this weekend and i must say, its the nicest strut brace i have ever seen. on any car, enywhere! it really dominates the engine bay and is totally worth the money! ill have to save my pennies for one coz after seeing it in the flest i HAVE to have one

[clubster]

aahhhh that will be mine

well pleased with it, gives more precise turn in and it feels a lot tighter through the steering wheel. It also helped win me the pride of ownership at bingley

heres a couple of pics

[markc]

Hi Roland,

Just wondering what the current price is on these?

Cheers!

[roland2003]

Hi, we can still offer them at £229+vat...just mention Mini 2 offer. We have in stock.
Regards Roland GTT

[markc]

Any chance of a picture of the strut brace in red please Roland?

Will be ringing you this week to order one...just need to decide on the colour!

Thanks!