front lower strut brace

[cupra.al]

omp do a front lower strut brace for the mk4 ibiza i was just wondering if anybody has fitted one and if they have has it made much of a difference if any to the handling?

ive been thinking of getting one for a good couple of months but i dont want to fit it and find it makes as much difference as the top strut brace which made minimal if any difference to handling or body flex.

 

[mazzerati]

+1 for this!

 

[myslilyyli]

I fitted it, mostly it decreased body roll. I did not notice more over/understeer, but I also have Forge front and back strut braces and Whiteline rear arb and KW front arb. My car is ibiza FR petrol.

 

[Pabs]

Never found much of an improvement with front strut braces. Rear one in my leon made a big difference, and the rear ARB on my ibiza cupra was the best buy in my opinion. Dead easy to fit and noticable improvements.

 

[cupra.al]

Never found much of an improvement with front strut braces. Rear one in my leon made a big difference, and the rear ARB on my ibiza cupra was the best buy in my opinion. Dead easy to fit and noticable improvements.

i mean the one that connects the wishbones rather than the strut towers.
have to agree with rear arb best addition ive made to handling.

 

[Pabs]

I was refering to front strut braces, as in both top and bottom braces. Neither make a great difference IMO.

 

[cupra.al]

I was refering to front strut braces, as in both top and bottom braces. Neither make a great difference IMO.

sorry i misread that,its good to get opinions on these things before purchaseing which is why i asked i agree with your saying about the top strut brace so i think id probally agree with you on the lower one aswell shame really as i hoped for a cheap handling improvement like the rear arb.

 

[Ric 2001]

Some pics in this thread.... http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=257585&highlight=omp+strut

Not fitted one myself but looks easy although hangs quite low.

 

[myslilyyli]

Forge rear strut brace made a big difference, believe or not. I agree that front top strut brace made no difference, but I noticed less body flex when I fitted front lower strut brace. I am not saying it is a must upgrade, but every little part makes your car handle better.

 

[great_kahn]

They seem to sit low, puts me off tbh.

 

[cupra.al]

They seem to sit low, puts me off tbh.

they cant sit any lower than the bumper does.

 

[bubbles1]

I have the omp upper and lower strut braces and found the upper (which was fitted first) made a big difference to the handling and especially heavy braking. The lower brace seemed to make less of a improvement but for £30 or so i lived life on the edge and went for it lol!