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#155902 - 06/03/09 11:33 AM Strut brace now fitted.
rudest1970 Offline


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Put my strut brace on today! Had some rattle cans in the garage so changed the colour was silver grey.

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#155903 - 06/03/09 11:41 AM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: rudest1970]
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Looks well mate,
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#155904 - 06/03/09 11:56 AM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: Tez]
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ive been told a strut brace will ruin the all ready goood handling, have you seen this
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#155905 - 06/03/09 12:08 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: rudest1970]
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Registered: 01/06/07
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Loc: Manchester
Looks the biz mate
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#155906 - 06/03/09 12:22 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: azz0703]
rudest1970 Offline


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ive been told a strut brace will ruin the all ready goood handling, have you seen this



Thanks guys! As for the handling it seems that little bit sharper, But haven't given it a blast yet Will give it a good test at the weekend.
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#155907 - 06/03/09 12:24 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: rudest1970]
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where u get it from and how much pal? it does look nice
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#155908 - 06/03/09 12:29 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: azz0703]
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Registered: 12/01/09
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Loc: Coventry, UK
Looks fantastic Morris! Very sensuous!

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#155909 - 06/03/09 12:29 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: azz0703]
rudest1970 Offline


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where u get it from and how much pal? it does look nice



Got it from Performancestars! Think it was £45 Wifey got it for me.
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#155910 - 06/03/09 12:31 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: Dave_P]
rudest1970 Offline


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Looks fantastic Morris! Very sensuous!



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#155911 - 06/03/09 01:10 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: rudest1970]
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Looking verrry nice Morris, goes sooo well with your other mods.
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#155912 - 06/03/09 04:31 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: Kev]
DAVE T ST Offline
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Front strut brace will never ruin the handling unless it's loose.

They're a good mod.
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#155913 - 06/03/09 04:31 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: DAVE T ST]
DAVE T ST Offline
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Sorry, looks great BTW, nice colour.
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#155914 - 06/03/09 04:49 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: DAVE T ST]
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ok, might get one then, will tie in nice with my blue underbonnet styling.
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#155915 - 06/03/09 04:50 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: DAVE T ST]
rudest1970 Offline


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Sorry, looks great BTW, nice colour.




Thanks Dave It's a ford colour can't remember the name.
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#155916 - 06/03/09 04:52 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: azz0703]
rudest1970 Offline


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ok, might get one then, will tie in nice with my blue underbonnet styling.



Go for it! Cheap easy mod.
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#155917 - 06/03/09 04:57 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: DAVE T ST]
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smart, easy job then ? do you have to support the struts or can you just undo the nuts and slip it under.
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#155918 - 06/03/09 05:33 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: YellowBadge]
rudest1970 Offline


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smart, easy job then ? do you have to support the struts or can you just undo the nuts and slip it under.




Thanks Steve! Yep is a very easy job. Only 4 of the 6 nuts undo then just simply slip over the bolts and tighten & adjust the tension bolt, JOB DONE!. The hardest bit was undoing the nuts in the first place.
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#155919 - 06/03/09 05:35 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: YellowBadge]
DAVE T ST Offline
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smart, easy job then ? do you have to support the struts or can you just undo the nuts and slip it under.



Just undo and slip it under.

It's important to make sure the nuts are re-tightened to the correct torque though.

I'll find out what it is and let you all know Monday
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#155920 - 06/03/09 07:57 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: DAVE T ST]
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Looks really nice there.
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#155921 - 06/03/09 07:58 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: ChrisCumbria]
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looking good

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#155922 - 06/03/09 08:22 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: kenny]
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Registered: 20/04/07
Posts: 4206
looks good, whole engine bay looks good. Wish mine was so nice
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#155923 - 09/03/09 01:42 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: JJST]
rudest1970 Offline


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Loc: Essex
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looks good, whole engine bay looks good. Wish mine was so nice



Thanks.
Caps and battery cover next I think!
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#155924 - 24/03/09 10:30 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: rudest1970]
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Registered: 03/11/08
Posts: 291
This looks awesome! Think i'm gonna invest in one!!

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#155925 - 02/06/10 07:36 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: Test]
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Posts: 312
Must I lower my ST before I can install a strut or will I get benefits from installing one with the basic suspension without being lowered? I don't really want my car lowered as I like it looking basic on the outside.

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#155926 - 02/06/10 08:37 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: wtfrage360]
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you can install one anytime.
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#155927 - 02/06/10 09:23 PM Re: Strut brace now fitted. [Re: wtfrage360]
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Must I lower my ST before I can install a strut or will I get benefits from installing one with the basic suspension without being lowered? I don't really want my car lowered as I like it looking basic on the outside.



I'm off to pick up a strut brace hopefully on sunday so I'll try and do a comparison for you. Regarding getting the car lowered, I personally think that standard it looks too high. Most people have dropped their 35mm which is how I think they should have come out of the factory. Mine is down 45mm and I'm very impressed with the new springs. The ride is far better and the car is more stable when cornering. Just my opinion
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