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Old 05-06-2007, 09:48 PM
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Default What benefits to fitting a rear strut brace???

Already have a front strut brace, am now thinking of fitting a rear strut brace but was wondering if i will notice any benefits to handling etc if i do so?

on a 3 door btw.

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To control / prevent the geometry changes that chassis flex can give. On a three-door, it should be combined with a rear brace, as this is the weakest part of these, due to the rear hatch (where the Saff has a rigid parcel shelf).
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Cheers Mike

So basically a worthwhile upgrade then.
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Cheers Mike

So basically a worthwhile upgrade then.
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so worthwhile i posted it twice!!
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so worthwhile i posted it twice!!
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Yes and yes

But go for DannyB's one for the ultimate .
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so worthwhile I posted it twice!!
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Yes and yes

But go for DannyB's one for the ultimate .
I like you.
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heres mine



not got a front one yet, need to get the engine etc fitted first to see if i got room lol
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