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which is why I can't work out why people try to make their GTST's into R copies or try to make them faster.

My saying is that if you want a faster car , buy one from the manufacturer. Usually works out cheaper in the long run.

Cheers

Ken

Originally posted by caminperth

ken - yea.. well maybe half of it is in my head - but i honestly think it has made a diff.... u don't think they are worth it?

I assume you are talking about the brace between the shock mounts under the bonnet and not the sway bars under the car.

Strut braces work if they are attached to the suspension ( ie Macpherson strut style. )

The lines are double wishbone and the mount you are attaching to is not a stressed member of the car.Also unless it is straight and substantially thick , it will flex anyway.

I think you would find if you did an MC type day with the bar on and off , the difference would be marginal.

But hey , it looks cool and I have em on my car ( cos they came with it )

Cheers

Ken

Cheers

Ken

ken - hmmm everything you say sounds right.. but it still seemed to make a difference... maybe it is all in my head... but as you said - they look cool.. hehehe :(

paul - springs will be on the cards definitely.. was talking to no_respect tonight when i picked up the brace - his is about the right height (only about an inch lower than mine) and he said that he still retained a firm but comfy ride... he also said they're pretty damn easy to fit?

Originally posted by rob77

Ken, any pics or details of mods at all?

Ahh let me think

ARC aircleaner box

Big gay ally wing

18x9 BBS

Momo wheel

Recaro drivers seat

1/2 cage ( not in atm )

cusco shocks all round

Nismo top and bottom rear arms

Nismo caster arms

HKS evc4

4 defi gauges

cusco 1.5 way super f**cking loud diff

ogura twin or triple super f**ing bitey clutch

Got some pics of the as arrived condition but need your email addy.

Cheers

Ken

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