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ebay strut brace #1449014
18/09/2013 21:51
18/09/2013 21:51
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any good

Re: ebay strut brace [Re: volumex] #1449031
19/09/2013 06:47
19/09/2013 06:47

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I have the ultra racing centre brace for the coupe and it's a very well made bit of kit , lightweight and works very well , this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Rac...r-Fiat-Coupe-20V-RO2-428A-/321080751329?

I haven't used the strut brace but looks like it will do the job .

Re: ebay strut brace [Re: ] #1449032
19/09/2013 07:01
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Originally Posted by nismo
lightweight and works very well , I haven't used the strut brace but looks like it will do the job .


Not at all subjective wink Hahaha laugh

Re: ebay strut brace [Re: volumex] #1449036
19/09/2013 07:52
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Let's consider some of the claims....

1) Improve Car Stability at least 40% & above - really? 40%? I rather doubt its THAT good
2) Reduce Under steer - not sure how, as it doesn't change any of the geometry
3) Improve Braking Performance - possibly, if you accept that there's some body flex under braking
4) Reduce Body Roll - no it won't
5) Improve Sharp Cornering - yes, definitely
6) Improve Safety Aspect & Comfort - not really
7) Improve Handling Stability - yes
8) Highly Recommended for Street, Track, Drift, Rally, Autocross, Gymkhana, Drag Racing and etc - because Coupes are famed for their drift, rally, autocross and gymkhana activities... rolleyes

I also wonder about the design - the significant 'U' shape will allow the brace to flex far more than one than connects the two suspension turrets via the shortest route

I'd recommend going with the proven Sparco designs

Re: ebay strut brace [Re: volumex] #1449040
19/09/2013 08:18
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Another joke from "UltraRacing"..

Re: ebay strut brace [Re: volumex] #1449042
19/09/2013 08:23
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The OMP and, I think, Sparco items have two threaded nuts so you can tighten them once they're fitted. The Ultra Racing one appears to be missing this.

Re: ebay strut brace [Re: volumex] #1449061
19/09/2013 11:59
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I think the purpose of the threaded nut is to take up tolerance differences, so the bolts match the holes. I don't think it's good to tighten/bend the front strut towers.. smile


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