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The Workshop => Performance Related => Topic started by: HFB on March 22, 2016, 15:30

Title: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: HFB on March 22, 2016, 15:30
OK, I now have the Miesters fitted   s:D :D s:D  
Mattperformance brace
New set of AD08R's (on 15" PFL wheels)

So how much more do I really need to make noticeable improvements to the handling for trackday driving?

Looking at the Ultra Racing Front Strut Brace for £101.00 (+£10 delivery)

edit - Or should I go for the lower Front Brace £121.00 instead

Worthwhile or no?

HFB
Title: Re: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: J03 on March 22, 2016, 15:32
Change the bushes on your anti roll bars to polys  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: jvanzyl on March 22, 2016, 15:39
YES you want a Front Strut Brace... my car was stock and I fitted it after having all the front Polys done and the difference was frankly amazing... way less  scock cock scock pit "rattle", far more composed over the potholes, and the understeer was massively reduced.
Title: Re: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: MR TWO on March 22, 2016, 17:39
I like the look of my strut brace on the odd occasion that I open the Frunk and see it. - perhaps 3 times per year.

I have under braces front and centre. They work brilliantly.  If I remove the front strut brace, there is no difference whatsoever.

I can't recommend not having since it would be hypocritical,  but I bet you could spend the £100 on much more fun or useful things.
Title: Re: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: 1979scotte on March 22, 2016, 19:03
It makes less difference than a mid brace but i felt a difference when i fitted my TRD.
What suspension are you running? The money could be better spent on new spring shocks or coilovers.
Title: Re: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: shnazzle on March 22, 2016, 19:56
Would reckon it makes a difference when you've got coilovers Scott?
Title: Re: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: 1979scotte on March 22, 2016, 21:58
Only fitted after coilovers.
Title: Re: Front Strut Brace - Do I need one?
Post by: mr-ed_smt on March 22, 2016, 22:53
I found that it made a considerable difference - IMO more than the Cusco underbrace I also has fitted. Goes to show its subjective.