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Is a upper strut brace effective with a standard suspension setup on the front? just wondering as may get one if so. 
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 barnettjd77
Regular  Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 15th May 2012 at 19:44
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anth
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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I wouldn't bother... Save the money for a hybrid rear arb |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 20:55
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
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How much would one of those things set me back?  ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 20:58
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anth
Seasoned Pro Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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Have a search not sure thes days I regret nit getting it done before selling the car.But it's regarded on most cars one of th best things you can do. Reduces under steer massively |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 21:02
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footah212
Senior User  Location: Paisley Registered: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 861 Status: Offline |
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barnettjd77 wrote: How much would one of those things set me back? About £150 irc. member called Ash used to sell them but i thin he stopped. Check Parts forum. A good mod ________________________________________ Phase 2 Blaze GTi6PS3 - Black Ops 2 Engine crane for hire Renfrewshire |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 21:46
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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30mm ARB is the way to go IMO, along with 21mm TB's.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 22:00
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
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stan_306gti6 wrote: 30mm ARB is the way to go IMO, along with 21mm TB's. If i'm honest that means absolute bugger all to me i haven't a clue on it I don't want to go wild woth suspension ect just make it better than it is currently. ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 22:02
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daver6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
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stan_306gti6 wrote: 30mm ARB is the way to go IMO, along with 21mm TB's. I'm on the hunt for the bars! Currently have the Hybrid arb ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 22:06
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manthos
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Status: Offline |
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a strut brace is a very worthwile mod. keeps it a lot more solid and level through corners. as good a mod as a cheap/midrange set of sport shocks and springs________________________________________ Team SUPERCHARGED I LIVE FOR THE 306 Old Project thread Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url = |
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Posted 15th May 2012 at 22:43
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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Some say that the E-Tech strut brace is only good for show but I felt a decent difference once I fitted mine and would recommend it. Daver6 - Which bars are you looking for? The ARB or TB's? I got my 30mm from Ash years ago, not sure if he still does them or not though.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 06:46
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jord294
Seasoned Pro  Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,117 Status: Offline |
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once I can get hold of a 30mm arb, I will have a 28.5mm hybrid for sale  ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 07:55
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
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Apparently lower ones work well too. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 10:14
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
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What the hell is an arb? And what the difference with size...30mm 28.5mm ect? ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 10:41
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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barnettjd77 wrote: What the hell is an arb? Anti-Roll Bar. barnettjd77 wrote: And what the difference with size...30mm 28.5mm ect? More diameter it is the stiffer it is. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 10:55
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barnettjd77
Regular Location: dorchester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 483 Status: Offline |
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Now that makes perfect sense haha thanks. What's the standard one then? ________________________________________ A red rallye in progress! |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 11:40
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jord294
Seasoned Pro Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,117 Status: Offline |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 11:54
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anth
Seasoned Pro Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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Isnt 30mm going to cause the arse to come out with no regard for cooth and generally ruin your day?I need to get some for the LCR but cannot decide the size. |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 12:35
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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anth wrote: Isnt 30mm going to cause the arse to come out with no regard for cooth and generally ruin your day? I need to get some for the LCR but cannot decide the size. Nope, I run a 30mm ARB, 21mm TB's, KW shocks, solid rear beam mounts and R888's. In my personal opinion, it's an awesome setup for fast road/track. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 13:44
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anth
Seasoned Pro Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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How does it compare to a hybrid one? Any disadvantages to going bigger? |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 15:03
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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I went straight to the setup above all at once. Lee_gti6 on here runs a hybrid and he seems very happy with it, he runs the same setup as the above with the only difference being the hybrid. The larger the bar, the more effect it will have so if you feel the car has too much body roll at the rear for you, then go bigger. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 15:08
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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anth wrote: How does it compare to a hybrid one? Any disadvantages to going bigger? The larger you go, the more the rear end behaves like it has dependent suspension, but then if you've improved the grip over standard you've enough spare at the rear to play with the balance a bit anyway. ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 15:11
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anth
Seasoned Pro Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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Got any advice for a Leon cupra r setup? |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 15:16
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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Yeah, sell it and buy something decent  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 15:17
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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anth wrote: Got any advice for a Leon cupra r setup? Not sure what's available for them to be honest... ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 15:17
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anth
Seasoned Pro Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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phillipm wrote: Yeah, sell it and buy something decent You slag  fair play though Thanks I may start an off topic thread for this, to stay within the boundaries of the law. |
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Posted 16th May 2012 at 15:22
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