Scooter Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 can you actually 'feel' and difference with these or is it nearly all for show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 i fitted one just over a week ago and im sure its feels stiffer through the bends ! sharper turn in. might just be in my head though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Paul L also says that his TRD brace makes a tighter feel are you just talking front only or front and rear ? PW has both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I had a front brace fitted to car when I bought it so cannot answer your specific question. I did however fit a rear CF Cusco brace which did make a noticable difference. Before the rear brace was fitted you could feel the back flex (and rear door squeek) slightly driving slowly over speed humps in the road, after the brace was fitted the flex was reduced and the noise was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 It made a real difference to mine (mind you with a targa it flexes like a beyatch anyway without the roof on) I forgot about the cusco OS sitting in my garage - brand new If anyone wants one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 If anyone's thinking of buying a TRD strutbrace be warned that I've had mine 3 years now and it started to rust after 1 year. Looks like the heat made the paint flake and exposed the metal, not impressed I'll be replacing mine with a Cusco soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 thanks everyone..........and Paul you have mail........hopefully! if not i'm just querying if the brace you've got will fit an NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Fitted strut brace last week........modded UK scoop underbody.. Now defo feels sharper on response and turn in.......:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 Just a finishing note to say, i got the Cusco from Paul and fitted it this morning. I'm with Lovatt, in that i 'think' it's tightened things up, i think i'd need someone to whip it out when i'm not looking to be sure if i'd notice a difference but it sure does look swanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Originally posted by Scooter I'm with Lovatt, in that i 'think' it's tightened things up, i think i'd need someone to whip it out when i'm not looking to be sure if i'd notice a difference but it sure does look swanky ooooh errrr mrs !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 re-reading that it does sound very 'Frankie Howard' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Originally posted by Nick If anyone's thinking of buying a TRD strutbrace be warned that I've had mine 3 years now and it started to rust after 1 year. Looks like the heat made the paint flake and exposed the metal, not impressed I had a TRD strut brace in mine when I bought it. The paint has started to flake off it too and a couple of rust spots have started to appear. Thinking of taking it off and getting it polished for a bit a 'bling' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxygene Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Scooter can you actually 'feel' and difference with these or is it nearly all for show? Ive got a front and rear cusco brace and the car feels a lot better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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