Strut Brace For Fabia

***Neo_VR*** · 15-09-2003, 16:30

Do they exist?
Im thinking about one for a Fabia vRS as
Ibiza TDI 130 folks on seatcupra.net say that it makes a huge difference to their cars, and saying as the fabia is the same chassis.. maybe the same will apply

will the seatsport ibiza one fit?

cheers

Col G

Erik@aat · 15-09-2003, 16:34

Yes they exist for a Fabia, not only that but you have a choice of steel or aluminium

I've never known a strut brace make a 'huge' difference but they are a worthwhile investment for sure.

Stimps · 15-09-2003, 16:41

Erik,

Are the strut braces for the front as well as the rear?

Erik@aat · 15-09-2003, 16:51

Front upper and lower plus rear too, all in a selection of steel {painted red} or polished aluminium

***Neo_VR*** · 15-09-2003, 18:22

wouldnt the steel ones be stronger?

Erik@aat · 15-09-2003, 18:28

Yes they should be just a little stronger than alu.

Stimps · 15-09-2003, 18:35

What's the price for the front upper brace? And does it require any mods to the engine bay to fit? (I'm broke ATM so don't rush to find out the details...)

Alex · 15-09-2003, 19:27

have you tried scaffold tube no need to lower your suspension as well

FabiaTDi · 15-09-2003, 20:06

Yes someone who posted on here before has the SEAT one fitted to his fab.

Not worth bothering with unless you've uprated the suspension i would have thought.

FabiaTDi · 15-09-2003, 21:26

It was massa who has fitted the Seat Sport Ibiza (2003) strut brace to his fabia tdi. He reckons it stiffened/improved the handling on his, so might be worth doing.
Pic below but not that clear.

devonutopia · 15-09-2003, 21:49

Looks too much like extra weight to me. What would you say if my back seats fell out for the National? They're getting a little loose and have a horrible suspicion they're about to fall out by the end of the week.

Quinten · 15-09-2003, 21:51

You're having a laugh! Putting pounds of subs and amps in, but worried about a bit of steel which actually improves handling?

FabiaTDi · 15-09-2003, 21:54

Jason, I hope your sub is tied down well for the meet! Especailly with those Eibachs now fitted!

devonutopia · 15-09-2003, 21:59

Well - put it this way, it's well "bungeed" in at the moment, and it's pretty secure (through testing the springs already) - Going to Halfords during the week to find velcro straps, if only to just add more secure strapping.

And, yes, I know I've shoved in a heavy sub & amp...

I was rather taking the michael out of myself with that sweeping statement!

15-09-2003, 16:30	#1
*Neo_VR* UberMod™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 11,801 Thanks: 61 Thanked 145 Times in 105 Posts	Strut Brace For Fabia Do they exist? Im thinking about one for a Fabia vRS as Ibiza TDI 130 folks on seatcupra.net say that it makes a huge difference to their cars, and saying as the fabia is the same chassis.. maybe the same will apply will the seatsport ibiza one fit? cheers Col G __________________ ColGod the UberMod VXR, Gti, ST, vRS, Shifty... An MPS fears not these things...

15-09-2003, 16:34	#2
Erik@aat Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Burntwood, Staffs and Willenhall ~ not at the same time though! Posts: 495 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes they exist for a Fabia, not only that but you have a choice of steel or aluminium I've never known a strut brace make a 'huge' difference but they are a worthwhile investment for sure. __________________ www.advancedautosport.com

15-09-2003, 16:41	#3
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Erik, Are the strut braces for the front as well as the rear? __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

15-09-2003, 16:51	#4
Erik@aat Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Burntwood, Staffs and Willenhall ~ not at the same time though! Posts: 495 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front upper and lower plus rear too, all in a selection of steel {painted red} or polished aluminium __________________ www.advancedautosport.com

15-09-2003, 18:22	#5
*Neo_VR* UberMod™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 11,801 Thanks: 61 Thanked 145 Times in 105 Posts	wouldnt the steel ones be stronger? __________________ ColGod the UberMod VXR, Gti, ST, vRS, Shifty... An MPS fears not these things...

15-09-2003, 18:28	#6
Erik@aat Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Burntwood, Staffs and Willenhall ~ not at the same time though! Posts: 495 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes they should be just a little stronger than alu. __________________ www.advancedautosport.com

15-09-2003, 18:35	#7
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's the price for the front upper brace? And does it require any mods to the engine bay to fit? (I'm broke ATM so don't rush to find out the details...) __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

15-09-2003, 19:27	#8
Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,733 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	have you tried scaffold tube no need to lower your suspension as well

15-09-2003, 20:06	#9
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes someone who posted on here before has the SEAT one fitted to his fab. Not worth bothering with unless you've uprated the suspension i would have thought. __________________ Was: Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: '06 BMW 320i Auto On Order: New Audi A3 Sportback TDI

15-09-2003, 21:49	#11
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,103 Thanks: 60 Thanked 280 Times in 226 Posts	Looks too much like extra weight to me. What would you say if my back seats fell out for the National? They're getting a little loose and have a horrible suspicion they're about to fall out by the end of the week. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

15-09-2003, 21:51	#12
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,013 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	You're having a laugh! Putting pounds of subs and amps in, but worried about a bit of steel which actually improves handling? __________________ Awooga!!!

15-09-2003, 21:54	#13
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jason, I hope your sub is tied down well for the meet! Especailly with those Eibachs now fitted! __________________ Was: Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: '06 BMW 320i Auto On Order: New Audi A3 Sportback TDI

15-09-2003, 21:59	#14
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,103 Thanks: 60 Thanked 280 Times in 226 Posts	Well - put it this way, it's well "bungeed" in at the moment, and it's pretty secure (through testing the springs already) - Going to Halfords during the week to find velcro straps, if only to just add more secure strapping. And, yes, I know I've shoved in a heavy sub & amp... I was rather taking the michael out of myself with that sweeping statement! __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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