Strut Braces

[ashe]

Not my problem, I'm getting them from a distributer in Croatia - shipping already included anyways.

The thing is - rear ARB costs almost 1/3 of an Quaife LSD, and I really want that. TBH, I love when the rear slips - it sometimes gives me a better entrance in the curve or to be precise - I can "aim" the apex better (something from my old karting days & RWD).

Only the wait might be the problem if I like the rear strut as much as I did the front - then I would want the rear ARB - ASAP but usually I get it in 25-30 days...

Correct! At Sepang Circuit, I found I understeer abit in some corners but with the rear bar I could throw the back out easier.

How come the rear ARB cost 1/3 of Quaife LSD?!? Thats' like what... gbp250?... The rear ARB should be much less m8.

 

[Raptor6767]

Quaife LSD is £870
UR rear ARB is £270 full price (£203 with my 25% discount)

 

[dangerdaz]

Raptor..any idea of the part no for the 200 cup racer arb plz?

 

[Raptor6767]

Raptor..any idea of the part no for the 200 cup racer arb plz?

I just have ordered front ARB from Renault (77 11 160 155).

£102, delivery in 7 days.

Will write some more when I mount it.

There you go.

 

[dangerdaz]

Cheers bud...

 

[Raptor6767]

At your service.

When you install it, writee a review so I can compare.

 

[dangerdaz]

Raptor
Can you check the number please.
Twingo has checked on his Renault system and its not recognised?

 

[evo]

I have fitted all 4 of the Ultra Racing bars on my Clio last week.

Quit an easy job, even without a ramp.

Fittment is very good. The rear strut bar is a really good harness bar as well, so that is a good thing.

The front strut bar that is underneeth the car is sitting very low (my car is lowered with coilovers) so I will have to see or that will may cause any problems driving it on the road.


Havent driven the car yet, next week I will have a go on the track, then I will wright up my thoughts about the bars.

 

[Raptor6767]

Raptor
Can you check the number please.
Twingo has checked on his Renault system and its not recognised?

These numbers should be right - I've got them from the Renault tehnician, and have ordered the ARB last week when I was on holiday.

ARB should come this week.

This is Renault Sport Cup Racer front ARB - sometimes, "regular/ordinary" Renault dealerships don't have the OEM Renault Sport numbers.

 

[DanT]

I have fitted all 4 of the Ultra Racing bars on my Clio last week.

Quit an easy job, even without a ramp.

Fittment is very good. The rear strut bar is a really good harness bar as well, so that is a good thing.

The front strut bar that is underneeth the car is sitting very low (my car is lowered with coilovers) so I will have to see or that will may cause any problems driving it on the road.


Havent driven the car yet, next week I will have a go on the track, then I will wright up my thoughts about the bars.

Any photos or close ups of the mounting points for these dude? I too have ordered all 4 about a week ago and currently waiting for them.

 

[evo]

I haven't made any foto's yet but mounting is really not hard at all.

Front upper strutbrace doesn't even require to remove the wipers, when you loosen the plastic on the left and right side you can fit it. You do have to cut a centimeter of the plastic plate that sits on top of your topmounts if you want to place them back when you have fitted the strutbrace.

Good luck.

 

[DanT]

I haven't made any foto's yet but mounting is really not hard at all.

Front upper strutbrace doesn't even require to remove the wipers, when you loosen the plastic on the left and right side you can fit it. You do have to cut a centimeter of the plastic plate that sits on top of your topmounts if you want to place them back when you have fitted the strutbrace.

Good luck.

Ok cheers dude, doesnt sound too hard i guess!! Hopefully they arent famous last words!!! Hahaha

 

[ashe]

LOL! Dun worry, be happy.

 

[PhillipM]

Does the rear one mount to existing points in the boot then?

 

[ashe]

Does the rear one mount to existing points in the boot then?

Yes! You just need to remove the boot trims - which is just pull off anyway.

 

[Raptor6767]

Yes! You just need to remove the boot trims - which is just pull off anyway.

Can they be cut off so you don't have to remove the trims (the side ones I mean)?

 

[ashe]

Can they be cut off so you don't have to remove the trims (the side ones I mean)?

Yes of course lol!

 

[evo]

I did cut 2 small holes in the side trim so they can stay in the car, looks better I think.

 

[Raptor6767]

Did someone delete my post about the front ARB with pics?


Clio Cup Racer front ARB:

 

[Raptor6767]

Yes of course lol!

I'm thinking if painting it in matt black too...