Strut Brace - Is it worth it?

[VXSS346]

I've got a Whiteline one on mine, I'd say it definately made the front feel tighter (slightly) and seemed to reduce understeer a bit too.

Would probably help longevity of the body structure too (the main reason I got it) so I'd say its well worth it.

My 2c

Cheers

[HSV Listy]

where did u get that rear strut brace from?

VCM suite do them. Also goes under the car and connects to the frame or the diff brace. Not 100% sure exactly. I am yet to get a photo up on a hoist. I will soon.

[vyc4b]

I've got a Whiteline one on mine, I'd say it definately made the front feel tighter (slightly) and seemed to reduce understeer a bit too.

Would probably help longevity of the body structure too (the main reason I got it) so I'd say its well worth it.

My 2c

Cheers

Exactly the same reasons and results here......
Cheers.

[Excellent]

I'd say it's worth it on its own. It makes the suspension do more work by stiffening up the chassis. Most performance cars have them for obvious effect.

[smokey777]

if ya drive a VN put a strut on you will be amazed with the difference

[VCMSWT]

The premise of a strut brace is of course to reduce flex, which on the street and unless you are having a real go, stands for not all that much. However if you are after serious handling (high speed hills or race track for example), then a quality (meaning well designed, thick and very strong) aftermarket item will kill the HSV version every time.

Then if you really want to up the ante, fit a chassis kit - it completely changes the complexion of the car.

[TLX]

The premise of a strut brace is of course to reduce flex, which on the street and unless you are having a real go, stands for not all that much. However if you are after serious handling (high speed hills or race track for example), then a quality (meaning well designed, thick and very strong) aftermarket item will kill the HSV version every time.

Then if you really want to up the ante, fit a chassis kit - it completely changes the complexion of the car.

Greg,

any good options for the VE?

[iamhappy46]

Strut braces are more noticeable when your getting massive weight transfer onto one side of the car... such as when on the race track. However, through it through a tight winding mountain road a few times with the strut brace off and then do it again with the strut brace on and you will feel the difference for sure

[kpop]

i got mine for $50 from holden

can feel a slight difference in cornering, but its not a lot of money, and it does make the engine bay look better

vcm suite have a super hardcore one for around $300 thats light as a feather but uber strong at the same time

[2 cylinders shy]

Greg,

any good options for the VE?

These are the new BMR products (like VCM sell) for the G8

Subframe Brace


Strut Brace

[TLX]

Thanks for that mate

[Project_Corty]

Wow people like to comment on strut bracing.

Thanks guys for the input. I will get sway bars first and then a strut brace later or if I can afford it all 3 items from Whiteline.

The other biggest improvement you can make is upgrading all the bushes in your car. It is just like putting in hard springs except without the low to the ground dilemma which makes going over potholes and speed humps a real bia*ch.

Heaps of guys just do lowered springs but if the rest of the chassis aint tight (due to worn bushes for example) the car will still travel underneath.

I think sway bars are definitely the best value for money and I'll do the strut for insurance against splitting fenders.

Thanks guys for the input!

[iamhappy46]

I have ALL the suspension bushes replaced in my car, makes it really firm for those lovely twisty roads but potholes and speedhumps are just that little bit more stiff due to the rubber flex being removed. I tend to avoid potholes and speedhumps are not an issue where I live so it is something I can put up with for the superb handling the car has once pushed

[HSV Listy]

I have ALL the suspension bushes replaced in my car, makes it really firm for those lovely twisty roads but potholes and speedhumps are just that little bit more stiff due to the rubber flex being removed. I tend to avoid potholes and speedhumps are not an issue where I live so it is something I can put up with for the superb handling the car has once pushed

Also the road noise is a bit more and you tend to feel the tiny bumps that you never felt. Takes about 2 days of driving around and you will not even notice them anymore. The rear bushes upgrades are what I noticed most. Worth it if you are doing some enthusiastic driving every now and then

[VZ_V8]

I had the standard holden one on but decided the whiteline was stronger and looked better. Personally I would rather spend $150 on a whiteline strut brace than on a chev grille/badging like some on here do.



Any Perth members want my standard one? Was on the car for 10,000kms...
$Free if you pick it up.