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strut brace #723601
08/12/2008 19:22
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spyke Offline OP
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Hi had the coupe for a few weeks now :#and under the impression confused I need a strut brace but which top or bottom and does it need to be adjustable?
No other suspension mods done or planned

Re: strut brace [Re: spyke] #723760
08/12/2008 23:06
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just get tha omp one of ebay from strutbracer,and its a 16vt one and it is the right one for the 20vt,cost around 60quid best mod for money you will ever do our get,if you need to no more am always here


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Re: strut brace [Re: cowboy] #723904
09/12/2008 09:52
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you can also get a omp lower brace from strutbracer for the alfa 156 that also fits the coupe for about £50

Re: strut brace [Re: ] #724513
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Thanks for the info I take it the top one is the first choice ?

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09/12/2008 21:30
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top one first!

Re: strut brace [Re: ] #724547
09/12/2008 22:19
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or the LE one from alternative autos!!!!

Re: strut brace [Re: ] #724657
10/12/2008 04:38
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I got the Sparco one from them, the difference is noticeable straight away! Keep your eye on them, occasionally they put them on ebay as an auction, I got mine for £16 and picked it up myself as I live down the road!

Even at £50-60 they are worth the outlay, I had standard suspension when I first fitted mine and could feel the change immediately.

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10/12/2008 14:16
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Thanks will do.

Re: strut brace [Re: spyke] #727415
13/12/2008 21:03
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The one on strutbracer website says 16V only and not 20V?? I thought they would fit the same?? only £48 and I prefer the idea of 2 bolts at each strut. Can anyone confirm if it would fit the 20valve?

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Re: strut brace [Re: ] #727452
13/12/2008 21:49
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yes it fits 100% if you get any probs let me no ill give you a quik how to on the phone


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Re: strut brace [Re: cowboy] #727524
14/12/2008 07:21
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Originally Posted by cowboy
yes it fits 100% if you get any probs let me no ill give you a quik how to on the phone


Any chance of a quality picture of it fitted ??? please ..

Re: strut brace [Re: cowboy] #727538
14/12/2008 09:46
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Originally Posted by cowboy
yes it fits 100% if you get any probs let me no ill give you a quik how to on the phone


Thanks Cowboy, just ordered it, more new parts for my favourite toy wink The wheels are being refurbished as I type, then will be fitted with brand new Falken FK452s 225/45 ZR16. Getting there slowly but surely. Who needs Gran Tourismo when you can do it for real!!

Re: strut brace [Re: ] #727708
14/12/2008 16:25
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Re: strut brace [Re: cowboy] #727719
14/12/2008 16:41
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neat job, doesnt look like you had to move anything ...
thanks , be ordering one soon...just one last question, it comes up as a 16v one not a 16vt {on their site } This the correct one ..

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Re: strut brace [Re: ] #727730
14/12/2008 17:03
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yes mate thats the one 16v fits 20vt


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Re: strut brace [Re: cowboy] #727736
14/12/2008 17:08
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Originally Posted by cowboy
yes mate thats the one 16v fits 20vt


thanks , that really is a bargain then wink


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