Strut brace

[kieran40]

Anybody got a front strut brace

[Spetsnaz GSh]

yeah...its not for sale though

Go for the genuine one if you can Kieran - the aluminium matches some engine bay components - I have a smart "Volvo" decal on mine

also, insurance is cheaper on the genuine one because it was out of a volvo accessories magazine just like their roof bars, roof rails, etc so its the closest thing to a factory option you can get - which insurers are more likely to allow for.

James.

[kieran40]

Originally Posted by Spetsnaz GSh

yeah...its not for sale though

Go for the genuine one if you can Kieran - the aluminium matches some engine bay components - I have a smart "Volvo" decal on mine

also, insurance is cheaper on the genuine one because it was out of a volvo accessories magazine just like their roof bars, roof rails, etc so its the closest thing to a factory option you can get - which insurers are more likely to allow for.

James.

Genuine one would be good but where do you find one plenty of after markets on evilbay

[Spetsnaz GSh]

Originally Posted by kieran40

Genuine one would be good but where do you find one plenty of after markets on evilbay

Got mine here over a year ago for the exact same price - it doesn't change and it comes in the genuine packaging and everything

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4090

I originally had my Volvo decal facing upwards but removed it and put a new one facing forward - much better look

[RichardV]

Keiran you sure, you want one on your diesel, got mine from a dutch guy who had it on his diesel, but took it off because the big enginecover on his diesel was hitting the strut brace.

ps:and no, mine is also not for sale

[kieran40]

Originally Posted by RichardV

Keiran you sure, you want one on your diesel, got mine from a dutch guy who had it on his diesel, but took it off because the big enginecover on his diesel was hitting the strut brace.

ps:and no, mine is also not for sale

Gatos has one on his I think the genuine one doesn't knock anything just fits in nicely.

[Spetsnaz GSh]

Originally Posted by kieran40

Gatos has one on his I think the genuine one doesn't knock anything just fits in nicely.

one thing the genuine one when you buy it new comes with the fittings to lower the fuse box - aftermarkets or a used one won't get this.

means the brace clears the fuse box nicely

as for fitting to diesel....Kieran started a new thread - Wanted: T4 engine - problem fixed ;-) hehe

[RichardV]

Ask Gatos first Kieran, just looked it up on the dutch forum,some guys saying that at a surten rpm the enginecover nock's the strut brace.

[windy millar]

Crikey, I'd better bump my old post!
I've been hunting high and low for a genuine one Kieran and my only opportunity was one on ebay as a buy it now for £85 with postage, thought I would go for it when I got home from work but by then it had sold.
I am considering getting a used one off an Evo 4, 5 or 6 as they are much cheaper second hand and at least I will see whether the difference it makes is worth the expense of buying a new genuine one.