Lower Strut on 50mm and Tyres

1. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #1 14th February 2013, 23:18

   I'm looking at getting an upper strut to tart under the bay up a little but heard the results are minimal and more placebo than anything, but looking at a Lower Strut brace aswell, I'm lowered on Apex 50mm Kit (Springs/Shocks/Dampers) with 45mm adjusted torsion, now if i was to fit an OMP Lower Strut, would i have umpteen problems with it dragging across the road and end up ripping my front end off or something extreme?
   
   Are they seriously worth the investment? looking to use the car on track sooner or later..
   
   Also, what tyres? want something grippy in the dry and something decent in the wet, may be used for fast road/track days.. seems the Apex kit is pretty stiff on the back end and certainly enjoys going RWD if you lift off, now the rears have mega crackage on the sidewalls so need some new shoes.. so something that will compliment this if possible?
   
   Thanks!
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 14th February 2013, 23:21

   Lower brace will be fine, will catch now and then over speed humps. It wont destory your front end lol,
   
   Tyre wise i would recommend Uniroyal Rainsport 2's, good tyres all round although i have not used them on a track.

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3. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #3 14th February 2013, 23:40

   just go over speedbumps one wheel at a time. And the speedbumps with one on each side of the road, just dont let the speedbump go directly under the car. so go in the middle of the road or go either side of the bump
   
   im sure a lower brace on a 50mm wont be lower than what my decat pipe is right now haha

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4. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #4 14th February 2013, 23:44

   I know what you mean buddy i had the U Clamp on my Saxsport with the studs facing down towards the road (SCHOOL BOY ERROR) and every bump sounded like i was leaving the exhaust on the road! quick bash with the hammer and all is well haha!
   
   Are the Lower Braces worth the investment and easy to fit?
5. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #5 14th February 2013, 23:46

   Yes and yes, only pain is holding the nut still when your doing it up.

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6. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #6 15th February 2013, 00:06

   Noticable improvement on the handling? and okay mate thanks!
7. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #7 15th February 2013, 00:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by James93 Noticable improvement on the handling? and okay mate thanks!

   Yes, fills alot more tight as such lol
8. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #8 16th February 2013, 15:48

   Thats what she said
   
   Okay mate thanks!!