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May 10th, 2012, 00:19 | #1 |
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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?
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Jul 12th, 2012, 09:59 | #2 |
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No longer needed managed to get one on ebay,should arrive monday :-)
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Aug 10th, 2012, 21:16 | #3 |
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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.
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Aug 11th, 2012, 08:18 | #4 |
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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....
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Aug 11th, 2012, 12:42 | #5 |
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heres some pics, its an optional extra (fitted on most T5 sports/ r Designs)
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Aug 11th, 2012, 14:20 | #6 |
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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.
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Aug 11th, 2012, 17:10 | #7 |
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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..
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Aug 11th, 2012, 17:19 | #8 |
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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. |
Aug 11th, 2012, 17:26 | #9 |
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I retro fitted the strut brace in my C30... Original from Volvo. Didn't notice any change at all... Only optical...
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Aug 11th, 2012, 17:35 | #10 |
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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.
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