would front MKIII strut brace fit corrado??

[cvw74 0]

would front MKIII strut brace fit corrado??

 

thanks

[joinerboy 0]

i hope you get a reply to this because i have been thinking the same thing. iv found there is very limited struts for the corrado

[ADZ_VR6 0]

No i offered one up it was alot wider from memor, mkII are closer i think :scratch:

[corozin 0]

No. You need a MkII fitment.

 

I was lucky enough to get a Trimsport one a few years ago but I don't think they're available anymore. If you're more concerned with the effect rather than the aesthetics of a front brace, my advice would be to seek out an adjustable item (like a Sparco) to be sure it fits. You also need to be careful of clearances around the back of the engine, as the measurements are slightly different on Corrado/Golf regardless of which engine you're running and not all MkII devices will fit a Corrado cleanly.

 

Ideally you want one which bends "back" a bit to clear round the throttle assembly rather than a "straight across" type. I'm fortunate to have a VSR which I think contributes to getting the clearance I need for a straight across type (as the angle of the throttle is very different to a stock VR6). If It's a VR6 then it's also worth considering making up a small plate (maybe 3"-5") with which to re-mount the expansion tank & bring it forward so you can access the cap without removing the brace. A small trick but worthwhile to do.

 

Good luck - it's definately a modification worth doing if you like to press on a bit.

[Lufbramatt 0]

what effects did you notice from the addition of the strut brace? more stable? sharper turn in etc?

[corozin 0]

Subjectively the car does feel less "floppy" when turning but the magnitude of the effect in my view depends on how the rest of the car is set up. I think the effect would be still noticable (but lessened) on a car with stock suspension.

 

Objectively fitting strut braces does make a difference and it is measurable. I fitted front & rear braces to one of my old Corrados between two trackdays at Castle Combe 6-7 years ago and the difference out on track was immediate; 3-4 seconds a lap improvement and with noticeably reduced tyre wear at the front. No other modifications were made (at that time) aside from the two braces.

[jimmyvwjunkie 0]

ya i just got a mk2 strut brace and that fitts fine on my corrado

[joinerboy 0]

hi jimmy what model corrado have you got?

[Lufbramatt 0]

Subjectively the car does feel less "floppy" when turning but the magnitude of the effect in my view depends on how the rest of the car is set up. I think the effect would be still noticable (but lessened) on a car with stock suspension.

 

Objectively fitting strut braces does make a difference and it is measurable. I fitted front & rear braces to one of my old Corrados between two trackdays at Castle Combe 6-7 years ago and the difference out on track was immediate; 3-4 seconds a lap improvement and with noticeably reduced tyre wear at the front. No other modifications were made (at that time) aside from the two braces.

 

thanks, sounds good :)

[BigTartanJudge 0]

I have a SPARCO alloy adjustable front one for my G60, it looks ace and was reasonably priced. Got it from Demon Tweeks, it was marked originally for a MK2 Golf 16V, but as I had one on my last G60 I knew it fitted, see below:

 

[Jay2 0]

That looks great mate!

 

Was it a straight bolt on job or did you have to move anything out of the way?

[Callum33 0]

Would also be interested in any issues with fitting/advice as ive just ordered one similar for my C