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Stanley
23-03-06, 04:56 PM
ive been offered an OMP adjustable strut brace for ?10

needless to say, i snapped it up, but i was wondering if they actually make much of a difference to the handling of the car?

IMO making it 'adjustable' is just a gimmick.

i currently have a bilstein kit (yellow shocks and red springs)

phanx all
big_wig_074
23-03-06, 04:57 PM
no theyre crap,ill give you a fiver for it!lol!
Simes
23-03-06, 05:00 PM
no theyre crap,ill give you a fiver for it!lol!

lol nice! i think theyre double crap ill give you ?2.50 for it ;)
Stanley
23-03-06, 05:20 PM
no offence, but some helpful advice wouldnt go a miss....

cheers
leebo
23-03-06, 05:56 PM
Most people say a strut brace is a good job. But i dont know if theres much difference between the different types
Adam
23-03-06, 06:31 PM
Might not notice much difference, but they look cool and ?10 is a bargain :)
Lee
23-03-06, 07:09 PM
it all adds to the rigidity of the shell, and the more rigid the shell is, the better it will handle.
JSeymour
23-03-06, 08:34 PM
no offence, try it yourself, put it on your car and see if you can feel one. ;)
Benn
23-03-06, 08:55 PM
was gonna say it will help stiffen up the front in the corner,noticed mine right away,have a welded in rearand that helps so much,felt that even on a stright road,
craig green
24-03-06, 12:17 PM
no offence, try it yourself, put it on your car and see if you can feel one. ;)

Well said! Surely a back to back test would give the best indication. Seeing as you say you have bought it, GET IT ON!

As for my opinion, yeah I fitted an alloy sparco one & was impressed. Adjustable ones do seem a gimmick but do the same.
Stuart
24-03-06, 12:36 PM
the "adjustablilty" allows for the natural variation in the shells...
steadman
24-03-06, 01:06 PM
Wot you got t loose?
Stanley
24-03-06, 06:46 PM
im deffo gona get the strut brace. its another shiny thing to look at after all....

ive just always wondered what reviews people have on them