Feeler: Leon adjustable, removable rear strut brace

[TimBarratt]

Hmm, definatly looks interesting but i'd like to see a finished one (pics) first.

Also with them boldtin thought a hold, the inner mount panel doesnt seem to have a great deal of contact with the car as the bulk od the backing space is a void in the bodywork, would it not be better if it had a larger contact area??

Its very tempting. I would have been interested to see if it made much difference to a standard car and whether like rdjmoose says it will effect handling in a negative way. Just a bit worried about the back end being braced and the front end not. What will this do to the handling? Im also a bit worried about what Slime101 said about it not having much contact with the car. Cheers

 

[Zamot]

Will this fit to other cars, and wich? (Golf/A3/S3?)

How soon can the it go in production? (When will we have it?)

 

[RobDon]

Depends how the metal layout is where the plates bolt in, someone with these cars would have to look, pretty sure the Golf has a different side panel layout. Production will begin next week, so hopefully will have some ready to sell the week after that, so 2weeks I think!

 

[EddyH]

Rob, you say in the first post that Octavia ones are already done. Do you have any more details as I'm very interested.

 

[RobDon]

Get in touch with Mike direct, I'm sure he'll help you out.

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[EddyH]

Thanks!

 

[RobDon]

OK folks, the price of the production brace is in - £98.50 delivered. An initial production run of 10 braces is underway, now I need orders! Who wants one? I should have one to put pictures up of very soon.

 

[J@mes]

rob... i would rather wait till i did a few more mods to my car before buying a rear strut brace.


is the £98.50 an introductory price? or is that a GB price? i would kick myself if the price went up in 4 months time! lol


cheers,
james

 

[RobDon]

That's the price they'll be. Pretty much all of it is materials and postage, so will always be £98.50 - but I need 10 orders or he won't make them, no point in setting up a production run for one or two bars. I already have 2 orders from another forum.

If you wish to order using PayPal the price is £102.50, to cover admin costs, otherwise has to be a cheque or direct bank transfer.

 

[RobDon]

Confirmed orders for aero-grade stainless steel quick release rear strut brace @ £98.50 (£102.50 via PayPal)

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[jmarkha1]

Count me in Rob - hope we get the 10 orders - anything to stop that flexing.


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[D8MNS]

add me robdon

feck it il ave 1 is this gona be poilished and looking bling in the boot

 

[RobDon]

The brace will be full stainless steel, should look really nice - they are being made right now!

 

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[rdjmoose]

how easy is it to fit and remove?
Will I have to take the carpet out of the boot

 

[Scotty_b]

go on then me 2!

 

[RobDon]

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Some minor trimming of boot trim will be required to fit, but not much!

 

[Scotty_b]

such as?

 

[RobDon]

I won't know for sure until I get a production brace, don't know how much the design has changed from the mock-up, but a very small indent in the plastic and a slit in the top of the carpet trim may be required. Even the bolt-in Yarrowsport one for the Golf MkIV required trimming too.

 

[Scotty_b]

As long a sits nothing more major than you showed in the pics before