Tightening upper strut brace

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

   #1 8th February 2008, 12:28

   was doing a search on omp upper strut braces and someone said that they tightened the strut brace by winding it in and it made the handling really tight is this true
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 8th February 2008, 12:39

   there is a nut that you can tighten up, but didnt know if it mate it stiffer lol
3. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #3 8th February 2008, 12:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by frankie there is a nut that you can tighten up, but didnt know if it mate it stiffer lol

   me either....it just makes it longer and shorter.....or so i thought?
4. pike0 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Kent Posts: 774 Saxo 1.1, Corsa B 1.4 & Saxo VTR

   #4 8th February 2008, 12:49

   Surely if its bolted on properly and you make it a bit shorter, this would tighten it up?
5. Dan-Subtlem Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Westgate on Sea/Bexley Posts: 17223 Series 1 Rallye

   #5 8th February 2008, 12:57

   yeh thats what i was thinking pike0, i will have to have a look when i fit mine, should be turning up soon hopefully.
6. maynard Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 birmingham Posts: 1563 vtr mk1, clio 172

   #6 8th February 2008, 19:02

   in theory i think it will stiffen chassis up even more yes.