strut braces - rpm or ultra? opinions

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willf
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Post Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:59 pm

hi, thinking of fitting a front strut brace - i'm considering the rpm one or ultra racings one?

which do people consider best or have had experience of?
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Post Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:51 pm

I haven't driven my car properly yet, but fit wise the RPM front and rears fitted fine, the clutch reservoir mount needs bending slightly though
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Post Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:34 am

I have an ultra race for the rear struts, not fitted yet though.
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Post Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:44 am

OP what use is it for?
Daily or track?
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Post Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:04 pm

hey, looking at daily use, possible track days in future but mainly daily
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Post Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:09 pm

Ultra racing stuff is pretty good. A proper no nonsense welded strut brace and they're cheap enough. A u t o m a c does them.
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Post Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:26 pm

Sparco M3 one is about £50 and is well upto the job
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Post Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:28 pm

Ultra racing ones have massive holes for the bolts though.
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Post Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:36 pm

nickso wrote:Ultra racing ones have massive holes for the bolts though.
Who ever decided to slot the holes on an item which is designed to increase chassis strength shot be politely asked to leave the drawing office IMO. I didn't realise that they were like this when I bought my UR brace.
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