rear strut brace

[unomatt 10]

Evening all, my rado has a rear strut brace fitted by the previous owner, problem is the parcel shelf I bought won't sit properly with it there so, my question is, is there a benefit to the strut brace? I'm no racer and the car won't be seeing a track, would I notice the difference in day to day driving?

[sexybourbon 0]

If your not going fast or giving the car any beans then id say flog it on and use the cash to buy a new grill ;)

You can cut the parcel shelf a bit i think most people gave to do that i know i did , you cant tell and its easy to do i did mine with a dremel so its nice and neat

[unomatt 10]

I was thinking the flog it and redistribute funds also! Will have to see if it's a fancy one or an ebay jobbie.

[emu 0]

I remember huge difference in driving through corners and roundabouts after fitting trimsport rear top strut brace. Now will have to buy another one for my new rado.

[sexybourbon 0]

Also actually it got rid of a few rattles and squeaks from the rear

[Rorgasm 10]

What type of brace is it? could be interested in one depending on type & condition. Take a pic & post it if you got time:cool:

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Take it off and if you don't notice a difference, you don't need it!

[unomatt 10]

I'm thinking I will sell it on, if it makes a massive difference I will replace it but I could do with funds elsewhere really. I can't really test its effectiveness, car is SORN at the moment :( I don't think the brace is anything special and I think its lost some paint in one area. I will have a look at it tonight if I get home from work in time and take some pictures.

[unomatt 10]

Took some photos, can't see any identifying marks on it so I'd guess its just an ebay jobbie.

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