upper and lower strut braces

1. possivtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 106

   #1 8th February 2008, 12:17

   Hi anyone got the omp upper and lower strut braces if so what difference have they actually made to the handling and also is there any way tightening the upper strut brace to make the handling even better.
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 8th February 2008, 12:21

   they, alrite people say you notice a difference.....but a small one.
   
   worth the money
3. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #3 8th February 2008, 12:26

   I have standard suspension, but I have an upper and lower OMP strut brace. The upper didn't seem to make any difference at all but the lower definatly made quite a big difference on mine. Also I drove it down to the local garage to fit (as I couldn't undo bloody the bolts underneath the car) and it was like a 2min job if that. So i drove it back straight away. More to the point it was definatly not in my mind
   
   My advice is that for 80quid there is not a better modification out there
4. gotamintvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2006 essex near romford Posts: 774 a mk1 grey saxo vtr on throttle bodies mk6 faceli

   #4 8th February 2008, 14:22

   i cant see how my lower brace will fit?
   
   it wont fit between the brackets where the wishbone bushes go and the actual wishbone?
5. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

   #5 8th February 2008, 14:57

   There is a guide for how to fit them here - http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...ng+strut+brace
6. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #6 8th February 2008, 15:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gotamintvtr i cant see how my lower brace will fit? it wont fit between the brackets where the wishbone bushes go and the actual wishbone?

   Well if it don't line up either you looking at it wrong or something is bent. Take it to a local garage if your not too clued up. They sould do it in a couple of minutes and just sling them a couple of quid
7. gotamintvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2006 essex near romford Posts: 774 a mk1 grey saxo vtr on throttle bodies mk6 faceli

   #7 8th February 2008, 16:13

   haha i just done a whole conversion myself i was actualy looking at it the wrong way and not ligicaly lol
8. dan_87 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Stockton on Tees Posts: 436 MK2 VTR

   #8 8th February 2008, 18:47

   I think mine have made a difference i have upper and lower btw...
9. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #9 8th February 2008, 23:25

   less roll.. gives u more confirdence to throw it into a corner
10. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #10 8th February 2008, 23:54

    The top will barely make any difference, none thats noticeable really.
    
    The bottom one makes a huge difference though and you'll notice it straight away
11. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

    #11 9th February 2008, 01:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by willsy The top will barely make any difference, none thats noticeable really. The bottom one makes a huge difference though and you'll notice it straight away

    Agree totally with this. Botttom strut brace is one of the best mods ive bought tbh!
12. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #12 9th February 2008, 01:18

    Please please please remember that when fitting the bottom one not to take the bolt fully out
13. jonezy Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Carnforth (lancaster) Posts: 1617 55 CTR premier '97 posi vts

    #13 10th February 2008, 01:56

    i trashed my strut brace last week, il get pics up.
    
    made i right fucker of it.
14. ryhornvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2005 norwich United Kingdom (England) Posts: 821 2003 posi VTS

    #14 10th February 2008, 15:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mark51 Please please please remember that when fitting the bottom one not to take the bolt fully out

    If the bolts in the right way you shouldnt have to move it at all, just take the nuts off.
15. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #15 10th February 2008, 15:57

    if you want better handling get uprated bushes and engine mount, powerflex is a good one to get, not to extreme like the group n ones but doa good job, around 90 quid or something off ebay