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Stefan
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Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? Tue, 19 August 2003 11:58 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
I used to think 2-point braces were a wank until I bought one (thanks Shane! it's a great design). Made a huge difference. Really tightened up the front end, better turn in...even felt flatter through corners, you get the idea.

http://speedtoys.com/~stefan/temp/newbrace3.jpg
Sorry bout the big pic, no image software on a uni mac, and no way to upload either Smile

BTW there are a few schools of thought regarding swaybars. Whiteline seem to say to do the front swaybar first; I have read elsewhere (a decent ae86 handling site) that uprated swaybars shouldnt be a bandaid for other things, anfd that everyhting else should be sorted first. Having said that, I have also read that some people (racers?) seem to prefer having softer springs to help keep the tyres on the ground, and then use swaybars to prevent body roll.

Is your car lowered? Roll centre blocks should help keep the car flatter too, I can't say from personal expereince 'cos I havent recived mine (group buy from the same Mk2 group mentioned earlier) yet Smile
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Read Message   Strut tower brace on ma61? V8_MA61Sun, 17 August 2003 12:40
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? NorbieSun, 17 August 2003 14:11
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? STR8 2.8Mon, 18 August 2003 03:03
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? BlackSupraMon, 18 August 2003 03:05
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? STR8 2.8Mon, 18 August 2003 03:16
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Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? rob_RA40Mon, 18 August 2003 05:23
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? BlackSupraMon, 18 August 2003 05:39
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? STR8 2.8Mon, 18 August 2003 06:41
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? ma61_turboMon, 18 August 2003 14:17
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Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? BigWormMon, 18 August 2003 13:58
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? justcallmefrankMon, 18 August 2003 14:45
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? V8_MA61Tue, 19 August 2003 00:57
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Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? STR8 2.8Tue, 19 August 2003 05:03
Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61? BlackSupraTue, 19 August 2003 05:29
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Read Message   Re: Strut tower brace on ma61?  StefanTue, 19 August 2003 11:58
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