Strut Brace And Induction Wanted

[crinks85]

just wondered if any one thought £100 was a good price for a used t sport strut brace,looks ok but if you can get a brand new aftermarket one for simular or near as money, is it worth while getting one of those instead? i have attached a pic it lokks ok just needs a bit of cleaning. is injen a good air intake system just starting to upgrade so need a bit of advice wasnt sure if this was the best position for the induction heat wise and cant get a cold air feed there easy

[cabcurtains]

That Strutbrace is off the Facelift, the retail cost is horrendous from Mr T (500ish i think) i think you will still have to bend the brake pipes to fit it though as you will have a pre-facelift CTS , at £100 ist a massive saving over new provided its ok and isn't damaged.

The pic of the induction kit is not from the CTS, personally i wouldn't buy something that other people haven't tried as this car gets easily upset when messing with the MAF Sensor, purchase a K&N/Apexi and take the safe option.

[ae102]

£100 is well overpriced. i bought the rear of a facelift for £45. better getting a solid one like in my avatar. injen come highly recommended.

[farhanali89]

That induction kit looks interesting, Its placement is more deeper into the engine bay? I personally would stick with the k&n and apexi but its tottaly up to you. Alot of sportivo owners have injen cai. They must be good then im guessing.

[-T- Sport]

InJen are a very well known company in various different countries. Try searching for the one that fits the Corolla XRS in America, Same engine but unsure what the difference is in the engine bay..

I wouldn't pay £100 for that Strut Brace, and if that's the one you're looking to buy it looks like it's off a LHD model? Could be way off the mark there though.

[crinks85]

thanks for the replies, think i will give the injen a miss. i emailed injen a couple of days ago to see if they had info on it, but aint heard anything back yet, stick to k&n i think. where can you get strut braces on the internet tried a couple of sites but not much around for corolla's

[Norfolk n Chance]

Fensport - UK

Nengun - Japan

Whereabout's in North Yorkshire you from?

[crinks85]

im from richmond near scotch corner, been trying to edit my profile but it aint working at the moment, i had a look on the web sites you linked and i think i might go for te whiteline strut brace. can the normal t sport dampners handle lowering springs or is it best to upgrade them, or save up a few pennys and go for some coilovers?

this strut brace is on eBay £40 +£15 delivery from hong kong, possibly to cheap and flimsy, any advice.

[-T- Sport]

I've lowered my CTS on Eibachs with the standard Dampers. Don't have any problems. It's recommended you don't go any lower than 40mm though.

[emsii]

I have a Cusco strut brace in my TS.

It's pretty good and quite good looking.

You can order it from Nengun. (Don't know the UK price).

[Norfolk n Chance]

Thanks

Now i want to colour code my hoses too!

[Craigy Boy]

and me lol

[farhanali89]

ive been wanting to do it for ages....far to cold tho. I think thats just the wire hiding stuff right which just twists its way around stuff im guessing. Looks good tho.

[KPARRIS-JONES]

I've lowered my CTS on Eibachs with the standard Dampers. Don't have any problems. It's recommended you don't go any lower than 40mm though.

This apply to GTI's aswell?

:D

[-T- Sport]

I've lowered my CTS on Eibachs with the standard Dampers. Don't have any problems. It's recommended you don't go any lower than 40mm though.

This apply to GTI's aswell?

:D

You can go lower than 40mm if you want, Your dampers will just have a much shorter life span. Hell they have a short life span with any springs over the originals :P

[lonepilgrim]

I got a Tom's strut brace from Prolex UK - £100!!!

[KPARRIS-JONES]

I've lowered my CTS on Eibachs with the standard Dampers. Don't have any problems. It's recommended you don't go any lower than 40mm though.

This apply to GTI's aswell?

:D

You can go lower than 40mm if you want, Your dampers will just have a much shorter life span. Hell they have a short life span with any springs over the originals :P

[crinks85]

I got a Tom's strut brace from Prolex UK - £100!!!

doesnt it say it is £140 tho ?

[lonepilgrim]

I got a Tom's strut brace from Prolex UK - £100!!!

doesnt it say it is £140 tho ?

They have an eBay shop - email them and tell them lone_pilgrim001@hotmail.com recommended you and told you the price - hopefully they will offer you the same deal