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daveyc2k8 · Apr 14th, 2008, 01:23 PM

Hi guys anyone here that has got the OMP upper strut brace can you tell me how much difference it has made and also if you have had any issues with closing the bonnet??

Please don't tell me not to go near it and to get the GTT one as I don't have the money for that!!

Thank you!!

Fu Manchu · Apr 14th, 2008, 01:54 PM

I have the JCW upper brace and OMP bottom. I can't tell you how much difference the top brace made as it was on when I picked the car up. The bottom brace really helped though in my opinion, especially for the price. Not up on current prices but it was top & bottom for less that £100, so don't think you can go wrong with OMP.

REDHOT CHILLI COOPER · Apr 14th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Hi Davey,
I've sent you a PM which might be of interest,

Atb,

Colin M.

feenaldo · Apr 14th, 2008, 09:33 PM

The upper OMP makes a tincy bit fo differnce on turn in, but not enough to really make it worth while. The lower one with it though seems to work the best, some cheap ones on flea bay if you look. Hope that helps.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Apr 15th, 2008, 05:28 AM

A bit like what others have said; if money's tight, spend what you have got very carefully; get a good quality lower brace instead. The GTT lower brace is around £100 and is extremely effective, their lower mid brace is slightly less expensive than that and is also highly effective. Leave the upper brace until later when more funds might be available, that way you can get one that is actually going to make a real difference to the way your car handles.

Tigger.

Lohen · Apr 17th, 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by daveyc2k8 (original)

Hi guys anyone here that has got the OMP upper strut brace can you tell me how much difference it has made and also if you have had any issues with closing the bonnet??

Please don't tell me not to go near it and to get the GTT one as I don't have the money for that!!

Thank you!!

Hi,

We find the OMP Brace Strut Brace very effective (especially when combined with the lower brace). How effective depends on how hard you drive and how much you have modified your suspension.

In town driving you wont really notice it as the cornering force is pretty low, on a country road when you are going quicker, you will notice it more. The car should respond quicker to turn in and as the chassis is stronger/tighter the suspension will work harder.

The OMP strut brace is a pretty tight fitting item under the bonnet, so you will need to apply a little more force to close it, but it does clear the battery cover/induction kit/ECU on all the cars.

If you were to purchase both the lower and the upper OMP braces, they will be £110.00 including the VAT.

Andrey

super c00per · Apr 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Are they easy to fit??????

ScottyBoy · Apr 17th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

Are they easy to fit??????

Yes there easy just undo the 3 bolts on each strut place the strut bar on and tighten them up.

Lucky Dave · Apr 18th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Only 2 bolts on each side with the OMP brace

Richard Crofts · Apr 18th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Dave is right. For the £50 I paid new for mine, I love the change it made. Its not as good as the GTT one but if you cant afford £260 then the OMP is the next best option IMO!

ScottyBoy · Apr 19th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

Only 2 bolts on each side with the OMP brace

Of course my mistake lol

Apr 14th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#1
daveyc2k8 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 84 Offline	OMP Upper Strut Brace Hi guys anyone here that has got the OMP upper strut brace can you tell me how much difference it has made and also if you have had any issues with closing the bonnet?? Please don't tell me not to go near it and to get the GTT one as I don't have the money for that!! Thank you!!

Apr 15th, 2008, 05:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 4,396 Offline	A bit like what others have said; if money's tight, spend what you have got very carefully; get a good quality lower brace instead. The GTT lower brace is around £100 and is extremely effective, their lower mid brace is slightly less expensive than that and is also highly effective. Leave the upper brace until later when more funds might be available, that way you can get one that is actually going to make a real difference to the way your car handles. Tigger. May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

Apr 17th, 2008, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lohen New Mini Specialists Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 779 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by daveyc2k8 (original) Hi guys anyone here that has got the OMP upper strut brace can you tell me how much difference it has made and also if you have had any issues with closing the bonnet?? Please don't tell me not to go near it and to get the GTT one as I don't have the money for that!! Thank you!! Hi, We find the OMP Brace Strut Brace very effective (especially when combined with the lower brace). How effective depends on how hard you drive and how much you have modified your suspension. In town driving you wont really notice it as the cornering force is pretty low, on a country road when you are going quicker, you will notice it more. The car should respond quicker to turn in and as the chassis is stronger/tighter the suspension will work harder. The OMP strut brace is a pretty tight fitting item under the bonnet, so you will need to apply a little more force to close it, but it does clear the battery cover/induction kit/ECU on all the cars. If you were to purchase both the lower and the upper OMP braces, they will be £110.00 including the VAT. Andrey New MINI Specialists www.lohen.co.uk

Apr 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 575 Offline	Are they easy to fit?????? Electrifing Blue

Apr 18th, 2008, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lucky Dave my other car is a smart.. My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 677 Offline	Only 2 bolts on each side with the OMP brace Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

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Apr 14th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fu Manchu Formerly HUMPH Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 2,466 Offline	I have the JCW upper brace and OMP bottom. I can't tell you how much difference the top brace made as it was on when I picked the car up. The bottom brace really helped though in my opinion, especially for the price. Not up on current prices but it was top & bottom for less that £100, so don't think you can go wrong with OMP.

Apr 14th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
REDHOT CHILLI COOPER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 167 Offline	Hi Davey, I've sent you a PM which might be of interest, Atb, Colin M.

Apr 14th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
feenaldo FOM Test Pilot My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny South Coast! Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 152 Offline	The upper OMP makes a tincy bit fo differnce on turn in, but not enough to really make it worth while. The lower one with it though seems to work the best, some cheap ones on flea bay if you look. Hope that helps.

Apr 17th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 3,064 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) Are they easy to fit?????? Yes there easy just undo the 3 bolts on each strut place the strut bar on and tighten them up.

Apr 18th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 3,000 Offline	Dave is right. For the £50 I paid new for mine, I love the change it made. Its not as good as the GTT one but if you cant afford £260 then the OMP is the next best option IMO!

Apr 19th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:01 AM Posts: 3,064 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) Only 2 bolts on each side with the OMP brace Of course my mistake lol

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