Chassis Leg Brace - Needed?

[Yanayaya]

Good morning,

I've recently fit new headers to the Ro and I'm getting a lot of vibration through the car on the driver side. I knew it was a tight fit but I think the offside 45 degree leg brace is making contact with part of the header with engine movement. My question is...do I need it or can I remove it? I had to remove it to get the header in and to be honest it must be there for a reason but I don't think bending it will help and if I do it may not fit afterwards. Does anyone have any info on this?

Edited by Yanayaya on Monday 5th October 09:35

[Yanayaya]

Mud_ said:

Didn't realise people were removing these - so has anyone with no leg braces and no strut brace had any issues?

Like I was saying they must be there for a reason :P I'd be paranoid, one bad pothole and god knows what could happen and I've got coilovers to fit next

[Yanayaya]

wozzza said:

Rather than removing the brackets if you are worried, what about new engine mounts? If you are happy to put up with a little more NVH. Less engine movement is only a positive thing.

There are upgraded items available. A set are on my list along with some other bushes I want.

Like these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUFF-MOUNTS-VE-VF-COMMOD...