JamieP Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Just stumbled across these, look pretty good and cheap. http://www.xs-power.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25&products_id=305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Looks very clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Looks like a Greddy copy, looks ok too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Gonna go with the welded options. Looks nice though http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=144432&highlight=strut+brace Nics posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 looks like a direct replica of the Tein brace. looks very reasonable for the money though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Umm very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Wouldn't complain at that price!!! even for XS Power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I think I'll stick with my TRD one. I'm sure these are great if you want to add a bit more shiny to your engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Looks great, see my signature for Daman C's opinion on them :d:d:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I wonder if it fits the N/a over the manifold?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 not bad price but whats the shipping on them? that what you have to look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Free shipping on these, Was just about to order one, Has anyone got one fitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I have the XS Power strut brace fitted, and for looks its perfect.Thats all I wanted it for. I also painted the base in blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 good finish to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 That looks sweet, think I'll buy one. You certainly like your blue eh? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 That looks sweet, think I'll buy one. You certainly like your blue eh? lol Lol yep, well James, have you seen my dash since I sold you that carbon kit............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yeah.....It's very.......em..........blue lol. You will be spraying your tyres next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yeah.....It's very.......em..........blue lol. You will be spraying your tyres next Ooop guilty, done 2 already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 LOL, Are you going to tint your windows with a roller and a tin of Dulux? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 will these fit if you have a bonnet scoop?(U.K type)...if not who knows which one's will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 will these fit if you have a bonnet scoop?(U.K type)...if not who knows which one's will. i don't think any will clear the scoop, you will need to modify the bit that bolts to the bonnet (underside) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i don't think any will clear the scoop, you will need to modify the bit that bolts to the bonnet (underside) Cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 It may be cheap, but to view it as anything other than a shiny bit of under bonnet metal would be foolish. It will add nothing to the torsional stiffness of the shell. It's too thin, the wrong shape, has leverage in the strut top mounts, and alloy is a poor material choice. If you want to make something that resists bending you don't make it a bow shape in oval section! If you want to see how a working strut brace is formed just look at photos of proper race cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi Chris, are there any companies that make proper strut braces for the supe - i am looking for more functionality than looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 You'd be better off getting a decent fabricator to make you something, to be honest. Anywhere that makes roll cages should be well qualified to make something substantial. For the small amount of material involved I'd look at T45 chrome moly tube for a bit of weight saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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