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    devil strut v normal strut brace

    is there any difference between the 2
    i notice some visiual differences but are they of any gain
    like the sort of 'hinge' it sits on at the bolts?
    thanks chaps

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    Quote Originally Posted by dgdogz View Post
    is there any difference between the 2
    i notice some visiual differences but are they of any gain
    like the sort of 'hinge' it sits on at the bolts?
    thanks chaps
    About £150 . . . . . .

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    the devil brace has mounting points for the side of the suspension turret, it also clears the carb top. you can also remove the brace without unbolting the parts that are bolted to the turrets.

    i personally think its far too overpriced. im mean wow it was fitted to cup cars hayhoe! a waste of money unless you can find one for say £60.

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    Better off getting an s&k brace! does everything the same as the devil,look's v similar but you can close your bonnet without denting it unlike the devil.

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    are they more stable then???in a sense???
    or basically just a hard to come by item that is not so bad but no better than any others?
    hahaha

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    Quote Originally Posted by dgdogz View Post
    basically just a hard to come by item that is not so bad but no better than any others?

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    Quote Originally Posted by dgdogz View Post
    are they more stable then???in a sense???
    or basically just a hard to come by item that is not so bad but no better than any others?
    hahaha
    Well if you're comparing an item that just attaches to the bolts that hold the top mount on - to something that completely reinforces the turret towers and massively stops turret flex then its a complete waste of money to spend that extra £80

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    ok
    as i said i didnt know what the major difference is
    ive jus got one
    does anyone kno the fitting procedure
    do you have to drill holes in the side of the turret to fit it?
    thanks

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    Quote Originally Posted by dgdogz View Post
    ok
    as i said i didnt know what the major difference is
    ive jus got one
    does anyone kno the fitting procedure
    do you have to drill holes in the side of the turret to fit it?
    thanks
    Should just bolt straight on dude!!! Why what futuristic brace ya got?????

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    yeah should just bolt in, got the best thing you could have for the car with the devil one... might need to jack the front of the car up in order to get access to the bolts on the inside of the turrets though, depends how low your car is...

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    Quote Originally Posted by Nayls View Post
    Better off getting an s&k brace! does everything the same as the devil,look's v similar but you can close your bonnet without denting it unlike the devil.
    S&k are gay ..., dent your bonnet indeed chief dogger..., the best brace you can get in my opinion just a little pricey, i feel strangely sexual when i look @ them.., but then again i once said to my wife"go on then divorce me , i have the gordini"...

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    Re: devil strut v normal strut brace

    so excludin obvious expensive price there are pretty much ok
    hahaha
    im glad
    ive got a 16v bonnet so i dont think closin the bonnet wld be an issue

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