vRS strut brace options

skodastream · 22-01-2008, 15:18

Guys - pondering a front and rear strut brace for Greedy to make the most out of ride handling when the coilovers go on in the next week or so. I have my eye on a Forge one but whilst scouring the Dubmeister website today for plate surrounds came across a new make called "Wiechers". The website states: "Wiechers is well known in Germany for quality products, especially motor sport oriented quality functional braces and roll cages. They compete in motorsports and run a succesfull racing team"

Strut braces are £38 and £39 respectively and just wondered if anyone had heard of the above?

Mort · 22-01-2008, 15:21

Try search out the adjustable MOMO one, seeing as they don't really do much for the handling you may as well get the prettiest one

ScoobyChris · 22-01-2008, 15:25

I bought a Weichers lower front strut brace 2nd hand which the chap who bought my car fitted. Turned out it ran about an inch from the ground when fitted so he removed it.

Chris

skodastream · 22-01-2008, 15:42

im thinking of just getting a front one for now - the momo one is way outta my budget this month

even though its shiny. Did a search on the weichers one and cant see any problems with the front brace option just that the rear catches when the car is loaded

Mort · 22-01-2008, 15:45

I'm sure there was a thread on here somewhere a while back saying the Forge one can catch on something as it's designed for the Ibiza? Was it the vacuum box?

Edit: Can't find it, I may just be dreaming it, so don't take me too seriously...

skodastream · 22-01-2008, 16:03

Mort from what I read searching on the posts the catching was for the Weichers rear one - couldnt find negative comments on the forge one

Mort · 22-01-2008, 16:29

No; wait. Knew I wasn't insane:
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia...-fitted/55356/

skodastream · 22-01-2008, 16:44

muchos gracias senor

djswivel · 22-01-2008, 16:54

I've just ordered a seat one.

I know it's bright red, but I quite like it!! (and it's a perfect fit!!)

Part no- 6L0071710 @ £49.99

Karaibrahim · 22-01-2008, 17:31

My mate is running his Ibiza FR on Wiechers Sport struts all round. They are very well built, look good too. Not adjustable, though. He is running the front lower strut also. It managed to catch the ground several times and bend itself. Though, it managed to self-regulate and did not change the geometry of the whole front suspension.

I will be ordering these soon.

PS: Got two friend rallying round here and they both run on Wiechers complete roll-cages. Must be good then.

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 18:26

Ive got a MOMO Seat one.

I did notice it was on after fitted, deciding whether to take it off or not though....

Mine is in Minz Green, the same as the calipers....

Looks ok....Which no doubt will get a comment or two off regular posters....!

skodastream · 22-01-2008, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karaibrahim

My mate is running his Ibiza on Wiechers Sport struts all round. They are very well built, look good too. Not adjustable, though. He is running the front lower strut also. It managed to catch the ground several times and bend itself. Though, it managed to self-regulate and did not change the geometry of the whole front suspension.

I will be ordering these soon.

PS: Got two friend rallying round here and they both run on Wiechers complete roll-cages. Must be good then.

Thats good to know - nothing comes higher than recommendations from friends who run the same set ups. I have spoken to dubmeister about them today and they have given me some additional info. Notice u live in Sofia - i got a few friends in Bulgaria

Karaibrahim · 22-01-2008, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodastream

Thats good to know - nothing comes higher than recommendations from friends who run the same set ups. I have spoken to dubmeister about them today and they have given me some additional info. Notice u live in Sofia - i got a few friends in Bulgaria

I don't actually know why isn't Wiechers Sport a popular make in GB. Loads of people drive with their struts round here. In Germany they are quite popular also.

Come to think of it - I got another friend having Wiechers on his turbo Golf 3 with coil-overs, he too is quite happy them.

Another very popular mark here is Sparco. Also very well built and quite appreciated amongst enthusiast.

PS: Where is your friend from? Is his a car enthusiast too? Might know him if so...

skodastream · 22-01-2008, 21:25

i will check where bouts he is - we play a lot of online games with him

myfatcow · 22-01-2008, 22:58

i went for the seat one and painted it black to match the car hear we go.

Shifty · 23-01-2008, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodastream

im thinking of just getting a front one for now - the momo one is way outta my budget this month

even though its shiny. Did a search on the weichers one and cant see any problems with the front brace option just that the rear catches when the car is loaded

You may purchase my shiny forge one if you like. PM me if interested. £40.00

skodastream · 23-01-2008, 08:46

you have PM Shifty - nice offer

djswivel · 24-01-2008, 20:43

Fitted my Seat one today.

Would have been a quick job if I hadn't had a screw disappear down the side of the airbox (which meant the whole bloody airbox had to come out).

Seems a bit more responsive on steering, but need to drive it a bit more really. I only popped to halfrauds to get more car shampoo.

WaveyDavey · 24-01-2008, 21:00

I went for the Seat one and resprayed it Hammerite smooth green then got a Skoda MotorSport decal to finish it off. I also got my Jabba rear ARB in green to match....... Even though only i and any mechanic who looks will ever know.

Cheers

Dave.

djswivel · 24-01-2008, 21:02

Do you perchance have the part number for your coloured engine badge??
The black one looks awful.

22-01-2008, 15:18	#1
skodastream Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cannock Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	vRS strut brace options Guys - pondering a front and rear strut brace for Greedy to make the most out of ride handling when the coilovers go on in the next week or so. I have my eye on a Forge one but whilst scouring the Dubmeister website today for plate surrounds came across a new make called "Wiechers". The website states: "Wiechers is well known in Germany for quality products, especially motor sport oriented quality functional braces and roll cages. They compete in motorsports and run a succesfull racing team" Strut braces are £38 and £39 respectively and just wondered if anyone had heard of the above? __________________

22-01-2008, 15:21	#2
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options Try search out the adjustable MOMO one, seeing as they don't really do much for the handling you may as well get the prettiest one __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace. KW v1's next...

22-01-2008, 15:25	#3
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,127 Thanks: 15 Thanked 327 Times in 285 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options I bought a Weichers lower front strut brace 2nd hand which the chap who bought my car fitted. Turned out it ran about an inch from the ground when fitted so he removed it. Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

22-01-2008, 15:42	#4
skodastream Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cannock Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options im thinking of just getting a front one for now - the momo one is way outta my budget this month even though its shiny. Did a search on the weichers one and cant see any problems with the front brace option just that the rear catches when the car is loaded __________________

22-01-2008, 15:45	#5
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options I'm sure there was a thread on here somewhere a while back saying the Forge one can catch on something as it's designed for the Ibiza? Was it the vacuum box? Edit: Can't find it, I may just be dreaming it, so don't take me too seriously... __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace. KW v1's next... Last edited by Mort; 22-01-2008 at 15:55.

22-01-2008, 16:03	#6
skodastream Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cannock Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options Mort from what I read searching on the posts the catching was for the Weichers rear one - couldnt find negative comments on the forge one __________________

22-01-2008, 16:29	#7
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options No; wait. Knew I wasn't insane: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia...-fitted/55356/ __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace. KW v1's next...

22-01-2008, 16:44	#8
skodastream Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cannock Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options muchos gracias senor __________________

22-01-2008, 16:54	#9
djswivel New job!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 921 Thanks: 82 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options I've just ordered a seat one. I know it's bright red, but I quite like it!! (and it's a perfect fit!!) Part no- 6L0071710 @ £49.99 __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lackofpower

22-01-2008, 17:31	#10
Karaibrahim Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 82 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options My mate is running his Ibiza FR on Wiechers Sport struts all round. They are very well built, look good too. Not adjustable, though. He is running the front lower strut also. It managed to catch the ground several times and bend itself. Though, it managed to self-regulate and did not change the geometry of the whole front suspension. I will be ordering these soon. PS: Got two friend rallying round here and they both run on Wiechers complete roll-cages. Must be good then. __________________ Last edited by Karaibrahim; 22-01-2008 at 20:00.

22-01-2008, 18:26	#11
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,169 Thanks: 70 Thanked 91 Times in 88 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options Ive got a MOMO Seat one. I did notice it was on after fitted, deciding whether to take it off or not though.... Mine is in Minz Green, the same as the calipers.... Looks ok....Which no doubt will get a comment or two off regular posters....! __________________ CzecheredFlagMotorsport

22-01-2008, 21:25	#14
skodastream Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cannock Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options i will check where bouts he is - we play a lot of online games with him __________________

22-01-2008, 22:58	#15
myfatcow Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kent Posts: 573 Thanks: 25 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options i went for the seat one and painted it black to match the car hear we go. __________________ Andy

23-01-2008, 08:46	#17
skodastream Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cannock Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options you have PM Shifty - nice offer __________________

24-01-2008, 20:43	#18
djswivel New job!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 921 Thanks: 82 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options Fitted my Seat one today. Would have been a quick job if I hadn't had a screw disappear down the side of the airbox (which meant the whole bloody airbox had to come out). Seems a bit more responsive on steering, but need to drive it a bit more really. I only popped to halfrauds to get more car shampoo. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lackofpower

24-01-2008, 21:00	#19
WaveyDavey Hiya Vic!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 106 Thanked 78 Times in 75 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options I went for the Seat one and resprayed it Hammerite smooth green then got a Skoda MotorSport decal to finish it off. I also got my Jabba rear ARB in green to match....... Even though only i and any mechanic who looks will ever know. Cheers Dave. __________________ 2006 'Black Magic' Fabia vRS... With a few little EXTRAS

24-01-2008, 21:02	#20
djswivel New job!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 921 Thanks: 82 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts	Re: vRS strut brace options Do you perchance have the part number for your coloured engine badge?? The black one looks awful. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lackofpower

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