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cupramatt
11-09-2001, 00:06
hi,
I managed to get a genuine Seat / Momo strut brace from Listers in Coventry for £60 including fitting http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif
It makes quite a difference, not as much as the subaru one did but it's definately stiffer ooo-er http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/wink.gif
What are you waiting for, go and get one !
ta,
Matt.
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chungster
11-09-2001, 18:51
Getting one put in on saturday.
BUT i think dealers gonna try rip me off with some fitting charges. Brace itself is £60 i think.
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Lucky_32
11-09-2001, 22:56
Got a Sparco brace (golf Mk2) does it fit? Does is F%%%........ But it looks nice and has improved my tyre wear. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/cool.gif
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rriveroll
12-09-2001, 20:01
Where can I get the brace online?
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2001 Seat Ibiza Cupra
KKK K04 Turbo + Chip
HKS Intercooler + Custom Pipes
Seat Sport Brake Calipers
Bilstein PSS9 Coil Over Suspension
Extra Oil Cooler
K&N Air Filter
Should any UK SEAT dealer be able to sort one of these out?
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Simon
cupramatt
13-09-2001, 20:43
yes, they should be able to. I ordered mine from Listers in Coventry and it cost £60 including VAT. They also fitted it for nothing http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif (takes about 10 minutes)
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Am I right in assuming the strut brace is available through all Seat dealers?
Has anyone got a part number?
Cheers
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[Message edited by topboss on 14 September 2001.]
Part Number for strut brace is - 6K0071670
Price is £59.99 inc V.A.T.
We will sell for £59.99 including fitting or Delivery.
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Graham @ Amethyst
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SWINNY:
Part Number for strut brace is - 6K0071670
Price is £59.99 inc V.A.T.
We will sell for £59.99 including fitting or Delivery.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Would the fitting of one of these invalidate the warranty and/or insurance ??
does the brace fit 98 beezers?
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leonvt2001
16-09-2001, 09:08
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tadger:
Would the fitting of one of these invalidate the warranty and/or insurance ??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
You will need to tell your insurance company, as allegedly a strut brace could result in higher repair costs in the event of a side impact...
Steve
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insurance ??? depends on the company ,as for warranty , NO PROBS as its a genuine SEAT accessory http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif
YO riveroll send us a mail with ya details as i can do international delivery if ya stuck ?? its not TOO heavy but might be dear on delivery though ???
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DAZ the AMETHYST parts manager ( flapper@seatcupra.net )
(refreshing the PARTS most other dealers cannot reach)
[Message edited by flapper on 17 September 2001.]
flapper can u tell me if this part will fit 98 models or if there is an equivalent part?
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mmm dunno ? , not tried it , ill see if i can try it on a sales car ???
ill let ya know
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif
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DAZ the AMETHYST parts manager ( flapper@seatcupra.net )
(refreshing the PARTS most other dealers cannot reach)
thx..... but dont relax just yet i have many more ideas id like to try using newer model parts. mainly is the new steering wheel in vw style 3 spoke with airbag.
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any word on brace flapper?
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found out from dealer near my work that a brace is available for 98 model beezer, not 16v tho' he reckoned price was 59.99 or so. maybe u could check Flapper. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/cool.gif
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cordobabrendy
08-10-2001, 18:01
gordon, i'm waiting on my strut brace arriving tomorrow from sjb sport for my 16v cordoba sx, 47 inc vat and del is free!! how chuffed am I, 1 question for the teccies though, how easy/hard is it to fit one at home???
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Cordobabrendy,
Let me know once you have it fitted, I was thinking about getting one - but want to know if it was easy to fit and if really does stiffen the handling-
Ovv
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cupramatt
08-10-2001, 22:18
do you guys know if a rear or lower strut-brace is available for the 1.8T cupra?
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cordobabrendy
09-10-2001, 18:01
correct me if im wrong please, but dont think there is one available (yet) im saying this cause ive done a search of my usual sources for components and stuff and not one of them are selling any, only one ive seen is the front upper!!
someone prove me wrong!! http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif
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Just had Seat Sport strut brace fitted to my Beezer 20VT as birthday present from other half :cheers: talk about well trained, well actually the trade off was for me to ride pillion on her new motorbike (Suzuki TL1000, huge great big ******* of a beast) ****in' shit my pants, brown trousers all the way :fart:
It was worth it though, strut brace really makes a difference when pushing hard through corners, much more stable than previous even with std suspension. For the money it's a bargain and as it's a genuine Seat product it won't affect your warranty :D
Just thought I'd air my opinion as this is my first step into the world of modifying and certainly won't be the last.
Cheers!
Damo
:D :D :D
Scoobster
17-10-2001, 13:17
Nice @ gerrin the other half to buy you the brace.. Should get me a 'other half' to see what I could get for me car. hehe.
Well.. Just wondered..
you are indeed correct in saying that it is a genuine SEAT part so there is no effect upon your warranty, but..
what did you tell your insurance company? Some companies won't touch you with a barge pole if youhave a strut brace, it apparently causes much more damage if you get hit by another vehicle side on to the engine bay if you have a brace, and therefore they don't like them at all.
Some must be ok? Did you bother telling them? are you just going to risk driving with invalidated insurance? or have you found a company that don't hike up the price just for having a strut brace?
I am unsure how my insurance company is going to react to modifications to my car (Norwich Union), so I will wait until after march when I turn 25 and my insurance should come down anyway..
Ooops, hadn't thought of that :eek:
Good on ya'Scoobz, that would of passed me by otherwise.
Insurance wise I'm with Adrian Flux who I'm led to believe are mod friendly. Will call 'em today just to check all is OK. Just hope it isn't a problem.
Nice one Scoobster :cheers:
Damo
I'm with Tesco and asked them about mods - said they'd take each one on its merits. Strutbrace? After checking, the guy gave me the go ahead and a reference to quote when it's fitted - no extra charge.
Scoobster
18-10-2001, 17:08
no probs fella..
glad to help out..
Just hope it doesn't hit you with a hiked up premium..
Enjoy ya car fella..