Strut brace question

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Guernsey, channel islands Posts: 132 2007 civic type r gt 1997 saxo vts (now dead) 2001
    #1
    I currently use a saxo vtr for local hill climbs and have noticed it lifts a wheel under cornering. Can this be fixed with upper/lower strut braces??


    Some extra pictures just because I can





  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #2
    Pretty sure the answer is no mate.
  3. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #3
    You need a better suspension setup - stiffer for sure. You're lifting that inner wheel mostly because you have so much body roll. Stiffer suspension and better anti roll bars would be the first thing to look at.
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Guernsey, channel islands Posts: 132 2007 civic type r gt 1997 saxo vts (now dead) 2001
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    You need a better suspension setup - stiffer for sure. You're lifting that inner wheel mostly because you have so much body roll. Stiffer suspension and better anti roll bars would be the first thing to look at.

    I though this but the front is already incredibly stiff but the rear is a little soft. Will thicker torsion bars be a good start?? Also can you point me in the direction of some suitable front springs
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2014 Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 596 2002 Citroen Saxo desire 2001 Volvo V40 1.9D
    #5
    Anti roll bars all the way!
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #6
    I'm not a fan of fitting front anti roll bars to a FWD car. Stiffen up the rear with one but it will still cock a leg at the back on hard cornering.

    What front setup do you have?
    I would certainly be fitting a front and rear strut brace. These will reduce unwanted chassis movement. Without knowing the rest of the setup I could only guess...

    The only lower strut brace that does a proper job is the Satchell Lower Brace

    We sell the OMP upper strut braces These are pretty good. Although its the lower brace that does most of the work, its worth doing both.

    Kev
  7. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar
    #7
    A bit more travel in the suspension might help, really need details of your current setup.

    Certainly doesn't seem that stiff on the front (going only by what i can see in the pictures)
  8. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #8
    It could potentially be too stiff and is skipping over bumps...
  9. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KamRacing View Post
    It could potentially be too stiff and is skipping over bumps...
    possible, but judging purely from the pictures i don't think that's the case.

    I suppose we'll just have to wait and see what the setup actually is.