vRS Strut Brace

rob1sp · 01-02-2005, 16:19

I am sure this has been posted on numerous occasions, I need to know which Seat top strut brace it is that is compatible with the Furby vRS, its the next item on my shopping list, and seeing as payday has just occurred its time to waste all my hard-earned cash

flatfourburble · 01-02-2005, 16:45

http://www.briskoda.net/reviews/show...cat/103/page/1

and the part number is 6L0 071 710

HTH

rob1sp · 01-02-2005, 17:12

Cheers

rob1sp · 01-02-2005, 17:21

I take any brand of strut brace would fit as long it is a seat ibiza brace? Carnoisseur do a momo one for 47, compared to around 75 for an OMP one...

flatfourburble · 01-02-2005, 17:21

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Originally Posted by rob1sp

Cheers

No problems. When you come to fit it I will warn you that it's a little tricky so you may need a mate to help you out.

JUT · 01-02-2005, 18:48

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Originally Posted by rob1sp

I take any brand of strut brace would fit as long it is a seat ibiza brace? Carnoisseur do a momo one for 47, compared to around 75 for an OMP one...

Nope, it has to be the right age - mk4 ibiza I believe, feel free to correct me anyone?

PS the seat sport brace is made by momo... and costs £50 from your friendly local seat dealer... which is probably cheaper than Carnoisseur once you add VAT (if applicable) and delivery... and you already have the part number for the seat brace so you know you're ordering the right one...

Will say though, ford modena green does wonders for making it look like it belongs on the furby

The The · 01-02-2005, 19:23

You can eat Nike Air Jordan’s some bloke told me, that’s why they where £120 a pair, could save your life! I would have to be desperate though.

JUT · 01-02-2005, 19:36

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Originally Posted by The The

You can eat Nike Air Jordan’s some bloke told me, that’s why they where £120 a pair, could save your life! I would have to be desperate though.

That's good to know...

The The · 01-02-2005, 19:47

Does a strut brace make any difference? i am buying a vRS on the strength of the ride quality (For a hot hatch) and the mid range pickup obviously, but does it reduce body roll or what does it do? that green one looked smart but only if you leave the bonnet off

rob1sp · 01-02-2005, 21:06

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Originally Posted by JUT

Nope, it has to be the right age - mk4 ibiza I believe, feel free to correct me anyone?

PS the seat sport brace is made by momo... and costs £50 from your friendly local seat dealer... which is probably cheaper than Carnoisseur once you add VAT (if applicable) and delivery... and you already have the part number for the seat brace so you know you're ordering the right one...

Will say though, ford modena green does wonders for making it look like it belongs on the furby

That pic of your green strut brace was what convinced me to put it on my (very short) shopping list. Looks very smart...

walkie · 01-02-2005, 21:12

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Originally Posted by rob1sp

That pic of your green strut brace was what convinced me to put it on my (very short) shopping list. Looks very smart...

TBH how often do you see it? But I do agree it does look nice

***Neo_VR*** · 01-02-2005, 21:20

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Originally Posted by rob1sp

I take any brand of strut brace would fit as long it is a seat ibiza brace? Carnoisseur do a momo one for 47, compared to around 75 for an OMP one...

the seat one is a OMP item

forge do one thats £49... (may be +vat) but its ajustable and is polished chrome

JUT · 01-02-2005, 22:22

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Originally Posted by rob1sp

That pic of your green strut brace was what convinced me to put it on my (very short) shopping list. Looks very smart...

Wasn't my pic but after looking at that I went shopping for some modena green paint

And can confirm it looks spot on "in the flesh"

Not had it on the car as yet though... Cos I've not had the car for a month! Would probably benefit from a coat or two of laquer too tho...

JUT · 01-02-2005, 22:26

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Originally Posted by The The

Does a strut brace make any difference? i am buying a vRS on the strength of the ride quality (For a hot hatch) and the mid range pickup obviously, but does it reduce body roll or what does it do? that green one looked smart but only if you leave the bonnet off

Bingo. They are designed to stiffen the body and reduce roll. From those that have fitted them so far, I'm told they reduce roll and tidy up the steering a lot without making the ride unduly harsh like lowering it could do. However, it won't handle as well as if it was lowered also, and the loss of grip is apparently more sudden when you do lose traction... anybody with one already fitted want to confirm this or correct me?

Goodas · 02-02-2005, 09:03

I can't say understeer is more sudden with the seat strut brace, but you are going faster when it does happen

My vrs feels great with the strut brace and no other mods, you can feel it hanging on around tight corners and roll is less. I can't comment on how sudden loss of traction would be on a completely dry road/track however as i cant remember the last time i went on one!

I am running goodyear eagles at the front BTW and i have read that they understeer safely/progressively anyway. Cant recommend them enough, they rule in the wet.

ScoobyChris · 02-02-2005, 09:14

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Originally Posted by JUT

Bingo. They are designed to stiffen the body and reduce roll. From those that have fitted them so far, I'm told they reduce roll and tidy up the steering a lot without making the ride unduly harsh like lowering it could do. However, it won't handle as well as if it was lowered also, and the loss of grip is apparently more sudden when you do lose traction... anybody with one already fitted want to confirm this or correct me?

Don't expect it to reduce roll as you're only putting a bar between the front of the top two turrets! You have done nothing to the bottom of those turrets to keep them parallel and nothing to the rear of the car (where there is no ARB!). It also won't affect the ride as all it does is keep the front struts parallel

However, it will sharpen the steering up and is an improvement on a lowered car (it's doing exactly the same job

). Can't comment about the loss of grip - that's more down to the tyre characteristics than a strut brace

Chris

**VRStu** · 02-02-2005, 13:41

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Originally Posted by JUT

Will say though, ford modena green does wonders for making it look like it belongs on the furby

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...ally+round#top

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rob1sp Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bushmills, NI Posts: 771 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I take any brand of strut brace would fit as long it is a seat ibiza brace? Carnoisseur do a momo one for 47, compared to around 75 for an OMP one... __________________ '96 Volvo 460 weapon has now replaced the beast from the east(ern bloc)...

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The The Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East Posts: 468 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You can eat Nike Air Jordan’s some bloke told me, that’s why they where £120 a pair, could save your life! I would have to be desperate though.

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The The Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North East Posts: 468 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Does a strut brace make any difference? i am buying a vRS on the strength of the ride quality (For a hot hatch) and the mid range pickup obviously, but does it reduce body roll or what does it do? that green one looked smart but only if you leave the bonnet off

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Goodas Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North West UK Posts: 727 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't say understeer is more sudden with the seat strut brace, but you are going faster when it does happen My vrs feels great with the strut brace and no other mods, you can feel it hanging on around tight corners and roll is less. I can't comment on how sudden loss of traction would be on a completely dry road/track however as i cant remember the last time i went on one! I am running goodyear eagles at the front BTW and i have read that they understeer safely/progressively anyway. Cant recommend them enough, they rule in the wet.