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Discussion in 'VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006)' started by adamcawood, Oct 8, 2011.

  1. adamcawood

    adamcawood New Member

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    Hey dose any 1 her have a strut brace on the vz dose it make a difference ??
     
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    GRPABT1 Jakstas' Warden

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    Won't make a difference that is noticeable on the street. Does help prevent the strut towers sagging inwards on older models though. Also, looks cool lol
     
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    also recommended when driving on unsealed roads, and i agree it looks good because 4 of the studs under the bonnet have something attached to them. Go the Genuine one, they are only around $50 new.
     
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    where can you get them for 50bucks??? i always thort they would be alot more..
     
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    The genuine Holden strut brace is $50 and you need 4 locking nuts which are like $4 or so as well, spare parts dept will have them.
    I did notice it made the ride a tiny bit smoother, but speed bumps harder to navigate without hitting the bump stops.
     
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    50 buck I was gona pay 135 for a second hand 1 lol thx mate
     
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    I bought a genuine one and yes they are around $50. And no there is no noticeable difference, but they do look cool. And cool is worth $50.
     
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    amcap in western australia is cheap... not too sure what is around in other states
     
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    Jezza Ecotec Just Kicked In!

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    driving around town you wont notice a difference but going on a track or through the hills with sports suspension it makes a great difference and you can turn it so much better
     
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    TMM OEM+

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    The GM one is useless - Weak construction and inadequate mounting. It pretty much just looks cool and that's it.

    Get the whiteline one.
     
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    Summed up perfectly
     
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    Jezza Ecotec Just Kicked In!

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    i have a factory one and it has made a good difference and i haven't had any problems with it so far
     
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    Does the strut brace fit on FE1 suspension or only FE2?

    Cheers
     
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    Jezza Ecotec Just Kicked In!

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    the strut brace sits between the strut towers in the engine bay so it doesnt matter what suspension you have but its kinda pointless to have one on standard spring unless you want it for the look factor
     

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