ebay lower brace?

1. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

   #1 3rd October 2012, 13:16

   Hi guys,
   
   has anyone bought one of these yet?
   
   The guy sounds like he knows what he's taking about, plus i like how it's easier to fit. Good price aswell.
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAXO-VTS-A...item2ec23f4ab4
2. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #2 3rd October 2012, 13:26

   a few quid more and you can have an OMP one with proper fixing brackets
3. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

   #3 3rd October 2012, 13:37

   i nearly bought one, but my omp one didnt clear my exhaust so i didnt want to buy another to find that didnt fit aswell
4. Tamshoe Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Middlesbrough Posts: 181 Saxo VTR 2001

   #4 3rd October 2012, 17:09

   I've got one of these!
   Like he says in the listing, dead easy to fit with the ends being flat bar, takes you longer to dig your tools out and jack the car up.
   Good eBayer also
5. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

   #5 3rd October 2012, 17:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tamshoe I've got one of these! Like he says in the listing, dead easy to fit with the ends being flat bar, takes you longer to dig your tools out and jack the car up. Good eBayer also

   +1 im talking to him now about making one to sit lower to pass my eggsauce
6. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #6 4th October 2012, 10:50

   The guys on here, think I was the first person to have a red one, fits spot on .
7. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

   #7 4th October 2012, 11:55

   sod those, I'd use these.
   
   http://www.106rallyeforum.com/forum2...light=satchell
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

   #8 4th October 2012, 13:18

   That does look pretty awesome, however at over 3 x the price it should do! Considering my cars only worth six of those braces i'll stick to the cheaper one.
   
   Good to hear the ebay one fits well and positive reviews. Sounds a load easier to fit than OMP!
9. user_31637 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos

   #9 4th October 2012, 13:58

   Welshpug, that thing looks fucking epic.
10. Oli-VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Nottingham/South London Posts: 976 Icelandic Grey VTR Mk2

    #10 4th October 2012, 13:59

    bought the ebay one fitted it a few days ago no problem arrives dead quick and an easy fit
11. axbob L-plater Joined: Nov 2008 coalville Posts: 37 citroen ax focus estate

    #11 5th October 2012, 20:41

    dont like the idea that hes jigging each one to his car. thats probs got chassy flex being up on stands.
12. tomnelson Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 coalville Posts: 711 project flat arch

    #12 5th October 2012, 22:00

    He doesn't jig it to his car. He makes it and checks it fits his car. Plus all cars will have flex on axle stands so wouldn't make a difference do they actually make your car feel better ?
13. Tamshoe Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Middlesbrough Posts: 181 Saxo VTR 2001

    #13 8th October 2012, 06:37

    I found mine made a difference.
14. Oli-VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Nottingham/South London Posts: 976 Icelandic Grey VTR Mk2

    #14 8th October 2012, 11:00

    agreed^
15. benwh555 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2137 Saxo VTS black 2003

    #15 8th October 2012, 11:21

    The satchell ones that Welshpug has posted up are by far the best lower brace on the market today. They will provide much improved bracing over any of the alternatives that are on the market currently.
16. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #16 8th October 2012, 12:03

    i just bought one of these. are they good?
17. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #17 8th October 2012, 12:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kennym1987 i just bought one of these. are they good?

    one of what? There are several braces being discussed in this thread mate
18. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

    #18 8th October 2012, 12:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross one of what? There are several braces being discussed in this thread mate

    I've got one
19. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

    #19 8th October 2012, 12:25

    Ive got an OMP lower brace for sale if youre interested.
20. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

    #20 9th October 2012, 12:44

    My ebay one is being shipped today and should be here friday.. top service so far
21. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

    #21 9th October 2012, 13:06

    i put a sparco one on mine recently but had issues with clearing my miltek manifold. Anybody had any problems with any other lower braces such as the OMP etc. There was a small gap between the brace and manifold with my sparco but whilst being driven it would sound terrible.
22. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

    #22 9th October 2012, 17:42

    The guy on ebay has a 106 turbo and he has some pics of the brace on with a pretty large bore system and it clears it. To be honest though on my c2 my supersprint is very close to the front brace, but all it took was a piece of samco hose between the two and you don't get any knocking.
23. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #23 9th October 2012, 17:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 328isport The guy on ebay has a 106 turbo and he has some pics of the brace on with a pretty large bore system and it clears it. To be honest though on my c2 my supersprint is very close to the front brace, but all it took was a piece of samco hose between the two and you don't get any knocking.

    just a burning smell instead. Sorted
24. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

    #24 9th October 2012, 17:57

    I don't fancy putting something to stop it hitting the brace. I'd prefer it to no touch at all. I saw the pics on eBay and my brace was not as close as his is to his manifold and mine was a pain in the arse when in motion.
25. user_38022 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 239 106 GTI

    #25 9th October 2012, 18:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 328isport The guy on ebay has a 106 turbo and he has some pics of the brace on with a pretty large bore system and it clears it. To be honest though on my c2 my supersprint is very close to the front brace, but all it took was a piece of samco hose between the two and you don't get any knocking.

    I'm not sure how well samco hose works, but I have done the exact same thing, except with an exhaust hanger. Works well and is my preferred 'quick fix' as opposed to crushing a dent in the brace like some do.
26. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

    #26 9th October 2012, 19:28

    Yea its fine, alright it's not perfect but as Marty says better than battering something! and nope no burning smell! Mines been there for years. If your engines moving enough for your manifold to smack the brace even with a decent bit of clearance get some better engine mounts ;-)
27. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

    #27 10th October 2012, 12:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 328isport Yea its fine, alright it's not perfect but as Marty says better than battering something! and nope no burning smell! Mines been there for years. If your engines moving enough for your manifold to smack the brace even with a decent bit of clearance get some better engine mounts ;-)

    I'm running group n mounts , there's no movement in my engine. It must be the sparco design brace with the low miltek manifold.
28. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #28 10th October 2012, 14:04

    my omp used to hit my old manifold a bit and rattle, exhaust wrap helped but I eventually changed the manifold
29. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

    #29 10th October 2012, 17:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ryan_g86 I'm running group n mounts , there's no movement in my engine. It must be the sparco design brace with the low miltek manifold.

    Good lad! I've got GMC's on my C2 and Vibratechic on the saxo. yea sounds about right, the lower brace on the C2 is as standard, but similar to the miltek my supersprint manifold must just be a low design.
30. Forbes_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 355 White mk2 vtr

    #30 13th October 2012, 10:29

    i got top and bottom off a bloke on here, the top is fitted but the bottom sat 1" off the ground when fitted so i decided not to bother as the roads in my town are of dirt track quality , its only dropped 40mm too.
    
    (omp braces i must add)
31. E3D Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1465 Furio 1.4 2002

    #31 13th October 2012, 14:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by welshpug sod those, I'd use these. http://www.106rallyeforum.com/forum2...light=satchell

    looks awesome but sits quite high, the omp one doesnt clear my exhaust but thats even higher by the looks of it.
32. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

    #32 13th October 2012, 19:55

    its not a big round tube, so it can sit higher.
33. axbob L-plater Joined: Nov 2008 coalville Posts: 37 citroen ax focus estate

    #33 13th October 2012, 21:19

    gab how much for your lower brace? discounts for fellow owner ; ) !
34. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

    #34 13th October 2012, 21:42

    fitted mine today, so impressed, dead easy to fit and a perfect fit at that! And as my suspension set up is otherwise standard you can genuinely feel an improvement :-)
35. mlawlan69 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo

    #35 13th October 2012, 21:54

    remember the original thread on here. cant fit a lower one tho on mine cos id be constantly stuck in pot holes haha top will have to do me!!
36. Jimi137 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Stafford Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo MK2 VTR with GTI Engine

    #36 20th October 2012, 11:28

    so basically this guy on ebay is good yeh? i'm wanting one atm and dont know whether to go for the omp or this custom one. probz will get a garage 2 fit it so less labour would be a bonus.
    
    do you defo nt need to do the tracking afta like he says or is it still a gd idea?
37. GTuff Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?

    #37 20th October 2012, 12:40

    theres no way i would pay a garage to fit a strut brace jack the car up and diy but sound like you have too much money burning a whole in your pocket hardly hard work to fit one
38. Jimi137 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Stafford Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo MK2 VTR with GTI Engine

    #38 20th October 2012, 12:45

    lol nah im just a bit of a div when it comes 2 this kinda thing plus i dont have a jack or axel stands and nowhere near my house i can do it either :/
    
    thinkin of just gettin a top and bottom omp strut brace pack for £100 off ebay and gettin a m8 to fit it but what about the tracking? will it need 2 be redone with them fitted?
39. GTuff Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?

    #39 20th October 2012, 12:57

    i dunno about the tracking to be honest with a top strut i would say no bottom omp ones im not sure how they fix on...
    
    im doin the tracking on mine though as its been lowered all round so will need doin
40. Jimi137 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Stafford Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo MK2 VTR with GTI Engine

    #40 20th October 2012, 13:04

    yeh if i lowered it id have 2 get it done.
    
    thanks for the advice any1 got any first hand experience? like fitted the omp ones and whether the tracking had to be done as well? just trying to find out as much info as poss b4 i spend a load of money on them
41. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

    #41 20th October 2012, 13:32

    you wont need to do the tracking if fitting a lower brace
42. Jimi137 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Stafford Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo MK2 VTR with GTI Engine

    #42 21st October 2012, 11:28

    cool cool thanks for the info - ordered one of those custom ebay ones so lets hope its as gd as every1 says
43. 328isport Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 21

    #43 21st October 2012, 22:11

    good choice.. seriously though if you have to get someone to fit it make sure you don't get mugged! it is literally 5 mins work, you don't even need to jack up both sides of the car, anymore than a tenner would be a rip off!!
44. Jimi137 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Stafford Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo MK2 VTR with GTI Engine

    #44 22nd October 2012, 10:53

    thanks for the advice yeh i'll make sure its a gd price
    
    btw probably a stupid question but it is okay just to run with a lower one right? like it wont cause the top 2 start 2 flex more and either damage stuff or ruin the handling?
45. user_31637 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos

    #45 22nd October 2012, 10:55

    I ran just a lower OMP brace for 18 months with no issues. Apart from twatting it into the floor every now and again. It will be fine
46. Jimi137 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Stafford Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo MK2 VTR with GTI Engine

    #46 22nd October 2012, 12:03

    lmao yeh im gona have 2 mind them stupid half speedbump things a bit more
    
    cheers man - well lookin 4ward 2 seeing how it feels when this comes
47. Jimi137 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Stafford Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo MK2 VTR with GTI Engine

    #47 8th November 2012, 12:25

    just an update my strut brace came and is all fitted now and its defo made a difference very very good seller on ebay
48. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

    #48 8th November 2012, 19:25

    As said he's on here and a top bloke.
49. davo5784 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2012 wolverhampton Posts: 277 saxo vtr in silver uprated front end and full rem

    #49 8th November 2012, 21:20

    What's his name I will order one from him