Looking for advice on strut braces

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MyOtherCarIsAnE30
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Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:52 pm

Im interested in getting a strut brace for my e30. Its no track car, just a standard road car. Ive read and heard that they really improve handling but ive also read that they are useless. I think they also look nice in the engine bay. Anyone got one installed and can weigh in? Also, what brands/companies make good ones for the e30? thanks
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Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:07 pm

If you're going to get one (I can't really see the point on a road car) then don't go for the cheap hinged type. Sparco and Hartge are the go to brands for this kind of thing but be prepared to pay!
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Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:16 pm

as out wooden shoed friend above says don't go for the hinged type as they offer nothing but "looks".

if you want a proper one you WILL be looking at £150+ for a twin tube sparco type, i've got one myself & they are worth it, they take a bit of fiddling to fit but once it's on your well away.
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
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Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:07 am

Just engine bay bling on a road car, so go for one whose looks appeal to you, or is easy to fit or cheap.
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Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:14 pm

Think the RPM ones are very neat and look well in the engine bay. They probably do tighten up the car at the front. I have also heard it claimed that with less flexing they stop the dash from cracking.
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Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:12 pm

Contours wrote:
Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:14 pm
I have also heard it claimed that with less flexing they stop the dash from cracking.
Complete bollocks, I suspect.

Ben
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