Wanted S40/V50 OEM Strut Brace

scoobysn7x · May 10th, 2012, 00:19

As title my S40 T5 didn't have one as standard so I'd like to retro fit one, anyone have one or know where to get one?

scoobysn7x · Jul 12th, 2012, 09:59

No longer needed managed to get one on ebay,should arrive monday :-)

850Chris · Aug 10th, 2012, 21:16

Tempted by a strut brace. Was the one you got on ebay OEM or aftermarket? Is it pretty straightforward to fit? Any chance you could post up a picture of it fitted.

scoobysn7x · Aug 11th, 2012, 08:18

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Originally Posted by 850Chris

Tempted by a strut brace. Was the one you got on ebay OEM or aftermarket? Is it pretty straightforward to fit? Any chance you could post up a picture of it fitted.

I managed to get an OEM one £30 plus postage on Ebay, then it was just 2 bolts either side so quite a straight forward fitment, I'll post some pics up later....

scoobysn7x · Aug 11th, 2012, 12:42

heres some pics, its an optional extra (fitted on most T5 sports/ r Designs)

850Chris · Aug 11th, 2012, 14:20

Thanks for that. Looks pretty neat sat in there at rear of engine bay. I'll keep my eyes out for one of them coming up again on ebay.

scoobysn7x · Aug 11th, 2012, 17:10

Its a nice fit just clears the fusebox, unfortunately they don't seem to come up often, keep an eye on the breaking s40/v50 on ebay and you may get lucky, you can get the aftermarket ones for bout 70-100 but I prefer the standard look..

t5_monkey · Aug 11th, 2012, 17:19

Looks OK the EST One is a lot meatier tho - will take a few pics to post.

Bet yours was a lot cheaper tho!

Strut Brace is essential really sharpens the front end up and reduces tramp.

Daim · Aug 11th, 2012, 17:26

I retro fitted the strut brace in my C30... Original from Volvo. Didn't notice any change at all... Only optical...

t5_monkey · Aug 11th, 2012, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Daim

I retro fitted the strut brace in my C30... Original from Volvo. Didn't notice any change at all... Only optical...

The main difference is a reduction in tramping when you get wheelspin - having over 300lb-ft torque is the issue there I suspect

It's possible the EST one makes a bigger difference as it's a lot more substantial than the OEM one.

May 10th, 2012, 00:19	#1
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	Wanted S40/V50 OEM Strut Brace As title my S40 T5 didn't have one as standard so I'd like to retro fit one, anyone have one or know where to get one?

Aug 10th, 2012, 21:16	#3
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Tempted by a strut brace. Was the one you got on ebay OEM or aftermarket? Is it pretty straightforward to fit? Any chance you could post up a picture of it fitted. __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Aug 11th, 2012, 12:42	#5
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	heres some pics, its an optional extra (fitted on most T5 sports/ r Designs) Last edited by scoobysn7x; Aug 11th, 2012 at 12:47.

Aug 11th, 2012, 14:20	#6
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Thanks for that. Looks pretty neat sat in there at rear of engine bay. I'll keep my eyes out for one of them coming up again on ebay. __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Aug 11th, 2012, 17:19	#8
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	Looks OK the EST One is a lot meatier tho - will take a few pics to post. Bet yours was a lot cheaper tho! Strut Brace is essential really sharpens the front end up and reduces tramp. __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Jul 12th, 2012, 09:59	#2
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	No longer needed managed to get one on ebay,should arrive monday :-)

Aug 11th, 2012, 17:10	#7
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	Its a nice fit just clears the fusebox, unfortunately they don't seem to come up often, keep an eye on the breaking s40/v50 on ebay and you may get lucky, you can get the aftermarket ones for bout 70-100 but I prefer the standard look..

Aug 11th, 2012, 17:26	#9
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 06:58 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	I retro fitted the strut brace in my C30... Original from Volvo. Didn't notice any change at all... Only optical... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

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