VXR8 strut brace

[Granby]

Was going to take off my strut brace today but am i correct in thinking you have to drop the spring/damper unit to get to the bolts as the gap was tiny and no way could i get to the bolts

Also do the VXR8's actually need a strut brace? as i don't do track days etc

[Granby]

Anyone?

[Magic919]

I don't remember my VXR8 having one. My Monaro did, but not the VXR8. I expect you could live without it.

[ARAF]

In theory, tying the tops of the towers together is good, but you have to tie them in with the other corners. Strut braces are really for show, unless triangulated with a full cage.

[Sohlman]

Not many cars have them, but I assure you you will notice the difference if you remove it. The older and more floppy the car the bigger the difference.

I have an old 635 and fitted one. Best mod I ever did. Turn in was better, car was more stable in low speed corners and tyre wear became more even.

Under load in corners your suspension turret is under a lot of force. That force is going upwards and it will move a little. Chassi flex. The strut brace ties it into the other strut preventing this. I reckon on my 635 the movement was as much as half an inch and no it's not rust related. I've heard from a friend who owned a lotus cortina when they were new that he lost his front windscreen due to chassi flex in a hairpin bend.

Food for thought I hope

[Granby]

Chassis design has advanced quite a bit since them days though, took it off and didn't notice any difference but still need to know if I'm correct in saying you need to drop the spring/damper to get the mounting brackets off?

[monkfish1]

Granby said:

Chassis design has advanced quite a bit since them days though, took it off and didn't notice any difference but still need to know if I'm correct in saying you need to drop the spring/damper to get the mounting brackets off?

Yes, you do.

[Granby]

monkfish1 said:

Granby said:

Chassis design has advanced quite a bit since them days though, took it off and didn't notice any difference but still need to know if I'm correct in saying you need to drop the spring/damper to get the mounting brackets off?

Yes, you do.

Thanks

[vxr2010]

I put the MF one on and used a bent 13 mm spanner if that helps