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UAS Strut brace
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:00 pm
by GPXBOY
Does anyone know if the strut brace that UAS is selling on sale for $95 is any good....i knows its probably UAS branded but who do u think makes it?...or is it worth spending another $100 and get a cusco one
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:27 pm
by FTO338
Cusco made a few different type, so it depends on which one you talking about.
There's an adjustable & non-adjustable one, & also depends are you using as daily driving or track work.
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:03 pm
by mrx
Well, I have a UAS strut brace, but I have not used any others. I can say that it is certainly noticable when it is not there if you take it off after a while! It makes the whole ride a lot softer and probably more comfortable, and it tends to "tram line" less aswell.
However, when you push on (in a law abiding, sensible and safe way
) then it is noticable sharper.
I don't know how much the Cusco et als are, but lets face it - it is a bar that holds things solid. It is not going to move so unless you are extremely hard-core and use it for extensive track work, then you would never know the difference except you could say that you have "X brand" of strut brace on there. Oh, and your bank account would be a bit lighter for the trouble too.
You could always get a Koni strut brace - Luca got one a while back and is very happy with it.
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:09 pm
by BuCkEt
Where's it say that the UAS front brace is on sale for $95??
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:41 pm
by Teania
www.nismo.com.au
Then click on Specials on the LH Menu
2nd item is the strut brace
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:06 pm
by smorison
they took my genuine adjustable cusco strut brace and copied it...
i've been using the original and this one for years...
never had a problem.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:00 am
by Breza
Well worth the $95..............and possibly the cheapest effective suspension mod you will make with the exception of changing tyre pressures.
I have had mine for a while, fitted it with stock suspension and noticed the difference straight away when pushing through corners. Even more noticable now with aftermarket suspension.
Chris
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 7:46 pm
by GPXBOY
Just a note i went to buy one and get it fitted but they dont fit 95 fto Mivec tiptronic
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:00 pm
by EURO
ive ordered one as well... they told me about your problems - seems weird. Going to check on another vehicle before sending mine
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:07 pm
by GPXBOY
i really need one, its tramming bigtime, does anyone know a branded strut to do the job
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:31 pm
by Teania
I have one of theirs fitted on my car - 95 GPX tip as well??? i bought as part of the original group buy....
it definitely does make a difference when cornering hard
.... just remembered one thing - they don't fit if you have ABS
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:45 pm
by GPXBOY
Teania wrote:I have one of theirs fitted on my car - 95 GPX tip as well??? i bought as part of the original group buy....
it definitely does make a difference when cornering hard
.... just remembered one thing - they don't fit if you have ABS
How did u get it fitted on when unique tried and mine didnt.... i just must be unlucky
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:20 pm
by smorison
er mines a 95 tip...
i'm in there tomorrow getting some work done so i'll clarrify that with them but trust me they fit
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:10 pm
by GPXBOY
smorison wrote:er mines a 95 tip...
i'm in there tomorrow getting some work done so i'll clarrify that with them but trust me they fit
Well can u let me know what happens and tell them that i went in 2day and they couldnt do it, i bought a big mouth intake and a air box
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:37 pm
by BuCkEt
I too received a call from UAS.
Could possibly just be a "bad" batch of strut braces.....but big thanks to Steve for letting them check to see if this batch fits his FTO.
$95 is too good an opportunity to pass up....even if I said "no more money on car for two months!"
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:39 pm
by GPXBOY
BuCkEt wrote:I too received a call from UAS.
Could possibly just be a "bad" batch of strut braces.....but big thanks to Steve for letting them check to see if this batch fits his FTO.
$95 is too good an opportunity to pass up....even if I said "no more money on car for two months!"
wonder if the new batch will stay at $95 ...might have to put your name down for one
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:06 pm
by SilentBob
Teania wrote:
.... just remembered one thing - they don't fit if you have ABS
ummm yes it does...cause my cars got both ABS/TCS and a unique strut brace
the difference is to change brake fluid my strut brace needs to come off, its a tight squeeze between brace and top of reservoir due to the larger brake booster pushing the reservoir further forward and being directly under the strut brace..
at least from memory thats the difference
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:57 am
by afterburner
Its the same deal with the factory strut brace - the brake fluid reservoir is right underneath one end of it. You can get the lid off without removing the brace, but it isn't easy.
Well that's how it is on my car with ABS anyway.
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:14 pm
by EURO
mine arrived at home today! but cant fit it till i get home from work tonight! xcited!
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 11:42 pm
by EURO
yay - looks gooD!
fitted it tonight, yet to go for a drive.
Anyone know how tight everything needs to be? I tightened the three screws on each side of the plates that keep it pressed to the chassis very tight and then tightened the bolts on each area of the main bar.. anything i need to be wary of?
ill test it on the road tomorrow/