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Thu, Jul 2 2009 6:57 AM DIY strut brace.....

jcc-gttdi150

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With the Anni being lowered and lower ARB I thought I'd have a go at a strut brace while I was bored one day

It actually works very well and improves the handling hugely!!!

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 7:00 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

ajb100

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is that wood? Surprise

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 7:07 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 9:57 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

foggy3061

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Surprise Thats, erm, different!

Also, how is it an Anni if the car is blue?

Thu, Jul 2 2009 10:01 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

haf1zur

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Darkus2:

thats exactly what can happen with wood

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 10:16 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Stevee

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Get that wood off mate. Not the best idea,,

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 10:18 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

GTD

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Watch out for the pesky woodworm. Chuckle

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 10:21 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Torq-Al

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Why?! Tongue Tied

Thu, Jul 2 2009 10:21 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Chris.

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replace the wood with some polished metal and all is good. Bet it says loads on a bought one.

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 10:22 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

bigjim-85

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This should be in the cheep mods section Chuckle

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 10:59 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Simon

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foggy3061:

Thats, erm, different!

Also, how is it an Anni if the car is blue?

Car looks black in his avartar, so maybe just the flash?

If your gonna keep the wood, isn't there like a fire resistant paint you could put on it.

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:10 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

ajb100

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i think hes having a giggle

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 5:26 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Simon

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ajb100:

i think hes having a giggle

He is, thank christ.

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 5:34 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Patch

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Simon:

ajb100:

i think hes having a giggle

He is, thank christ.

Funny though,people fell for it aswell Chuckle

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 5:38 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Simon

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Patch:

Simon:

ajb100:

i think hes having a giggle

He is, thank christ.

Funny though,people fell for it aswell

Yer but you never know with some people...

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 5:42 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

tee

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lol this is the best thread for a while..What happens when it flexes too much and the wood snaps lol..10/10 for effort??? My metal one didnt make that much difference think I might invest in a wood one lol.. car defo looks blue.

Thu, Jul 2 2009 5:55 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Nezz

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lol, i've never seen that done before.

Thu, Jul 2 2009 6:00 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

olethalb

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he must be taking the urine!

the car it's on looks like a renault too!

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 6:04 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

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Hmm....stolen from piston heads with a post about a 172 clio I believe....

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 6:21 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Stevee

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Sad Maybe a clio should be the next car for you jcc!

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Thu, Jul 2 2009 8:03 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

jcc-gttdi150

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azzle123:
Hmm....stolen from piston heads with a post about a 172 clio I believe....

Here

Yes, total wind up but the reactions were interesting Wouldn't dream of doing that to my car but each to their own I suppose.

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Fri, Jul 3 2009 9:03 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

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Nice!!! Can you build me one?? Tongue Tied

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Fri, Jul 3 2009 9:06 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

olibb

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Im just going to se... "lol" Smile

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Fri, Jul 3 2009 9:09 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Ste2

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thats why i ignored it. a few funny responses though Chuckle

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Fri, Jul 3 2009 9:29 AM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Ste2

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i WOODnt believe it if i was you

BRACE yourself for more poor jokes!

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He wouldn't lower himself to having a lowly four cylinder, would he?

Fri, Jul 3 2009 12:02 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

jcc-gttdi150

Golf IV GTI 25th Anni 1.9 ARL 150PS

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Ste2:

i WOODnt believe it if i was you

BRACE yourself for more poor jokes!

Hmm lol

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Fri, Jul 3 2009 1:33 PM Re: DIY strut brace.....

Torq-Al

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We were all BARKing up the wrong tree! Didn't think anyone one would go against the GRAIN & make a brace from any other material! Chuckle

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