Hey All,

What would I expect to pay for a strut brace (I believe that's the lingo) for a 3rd Gen?

Many brands to choose from?

Most importantly: Does it help handling and body stability??

Thanks in advance.

combined with a rear sway bar it deffinately helps, checkout whitelines online store for prices.

Hey All,

What would I expect to pay for a strut brace (I believe that's the lingo) for a 3rd Gen?

Many brands to choose from?

Most importantly: Does it help handling and body stability??

Thanks in advance.

1) About $150.00
2) A couple come to mind, Whiteline appears to be the best. Repco have a different brand also.
3) It helps. Nearly every suspension mod does if done right.

not really warrented on a road car.

They worked fantastically on my car. It helped majorly with understeer and initial turn in.

They are worth it. They're about 160 bucks from memory. So they're cheap and they're great.

Just out of curiosity Turbo, is your charade MacPherson strut? if not then that's probably why you don't notice much difference.

The Charade being a matchbox sized car wouldn't flex that much, which is why it wouldn't yield as much benefit as a Magna.

They worked fantastically on my car. It helped majorly with understeer and initial turn in.

They are worth it. They're about 160 bucks from memory. So they're cheap and they're great.

Just out of curiosity Turbo, is your charade MacPherson strut? if not then that's probably why you don't notice much difference.

It is but to have them actualy make a difference you need to be really flogging your car. they help with turn in sure, but its nothing that couldn't have been gain without the brace if you just turned in a little more. its like how a bigger throttle body effects the car, at the same throttle % it just lets more air in, u could get the same effect with the std throttle body by opening the throttle a tiny bit more. it needs to be at WOT before a real gain is noticed. and i dont think you should be driving like that on the road and especialy around corners as the car and driver are at their limits

The Charade being a matchbox sized car wouldn't flex that much, which is why it wouldn't yield as much benefit as a Magna.

this is also true, my struts are on the firewall so they are braced bilaterally, magnas are a little further from the firewall i know.

i suppose it is only 160 dollars and if it helps i guess its safer. but i have to say the money is better spent on good brake pads or 80 dollar more expencive front tyres.

Hey EZ Boy.
Speak to Deano (the fella with the silver TJ sports and strut brace) and he will be able to tell you how much of a difference it made, and how much. He also sells them.
Chris

$170 Delivered to your door through Phillcom Rally, for a WHITELINE Strut brace
anthony@phillcomrally.com
I got one just this week and you can pay by direct debit at any ANZ. He'll give you more details if you contact him.

It is but to have them actualy make a difference you need to be really flogging your car. they help with turn in sure, but its nothing that couldn't have been gain without the brace if you just turned in a little more. its like how a bigger throttle body effects the car, at the same throttle % it just lets more air in, u could get the same effect with the std throttle body by opening the throttle a tiny bit more. it needs to be at WOT before a real gain is noticed. and i dont think you should be driving like that on the road and especialy around corners as the car and driver are at their limits

No it's not going to work better by just "turning in more" sorry.

The strut brace reduces the "reaction time" (for lack of a better term) with steering. It's more responsive.

I honestly dont think you've ever been in a magna before and after to know the difference by the comments you make. Maybe you should leave it to people who actually know what they're talking about?

I don't have the technical jargon to back my case, but I can easily say that the strut brace was my most sensible mod to date and I feel safer on the roads for it (cornering). Highly recommended, especially at the price it is. Looks smart too in the engine bay.

Autobarn quoted me for one $240!!! :gtfo:

Also... get the quick release clamps... $40 or there abouts, but very worth it

i still rate it as the best 'first suspension/handling mod' bang for your buck (after springs of course)!!

yeah got mine frrom whiteline cost me 150$ p/h inclusive

Thanks for the feedback!

I guess for only $150, it's hardly worth making one myself - despite the apparant ease.

Chris: I took some pics of that setup and was looking to build a similar setup if the price for a new one was a bit far-fetched.

EZ Boy..... not sure how long ago you got yours, but that's a little too cheap to believe. Remembering they did have a price rise late 2004.

For those interested in the most up-to-date Whiteline pricing, go here:
https://www.whiteline.com.au/store/

and type in KSB592 (that's the TE-TH magna strut brace)

Strut tower brace1 / 1 / Alloy adjustable / Mits Magna TE TF TH Front Strut Bracehttps://www.whiteline.com.au/store/images/products/KSB592.jpg Code: #KSB592Price: AU$194.55 (Australian Dollars)
NOTE: Australian deliveries must add 10% GST


Bit pricy i reckon for something u dont even know that its beneficial to the car.

Bit pricy i reckon for something u dont even know that its beneficial to the car.

mate, wtf are you talking about? have you even read the previous posts? but hey, what do we all know...... :nuts: :nuts:

The Difference; i dont rate them, better spent on better tyres or brake pades imho

The Difference; i dont rate them, better spent on better tyres or brake pades imho
Buying tyres and brake pads are a given...

It is a performance mod not a necessity, and I can honestly say it is worth the money spent for a Magna... imho :P

What vehicle/s are you basing your experienced opinion on?... not critisising, just curious?

mine, a vl, a skyline; 32 and 33. i had before and afters on the skylines front and rear braces.. they do help but my point is that the car is for road use and shouldnt be pushed anywhere near the limit.. they are noticable but as far as increasing handling and allowing more g's who knows

my car has one because i pulled it off my spare car before i pawned it off

So never on a magna.

mine, a vl, a skyline; 32 and 33. i had before and afters on the skylines front and rear braces.. they do help but my point is that the car is for road use and shouldnt be pushed anywhere near the limit.. they are noticable but as far as increasing handling and allowing more g's who knows

my car has one because i pulled it off my spare car before i pawned it off

no offence but all the cars you quote except for yours are rear wheel drive, in my understanding you can't compare a steering and suspension mod from a front to a rear wheel drive car its like comparing... doesnt matter

but yeh just something to think about for next time, i know ill get one soon as i have some spare dosh lying around after i eventually get my exhaust.

cheers y'all
jaz

i just recover the reciept was dated 8/11/04 its whiteline product:ksb592 143$ this is the price with out p/h now their phone no. 9553 1160 moorabbin vic email:htbperformance@primus.com.au ..........Website:www.hightekbrakes.com.au if ur interested with them

I have Pedders, adjustable. And it was adjusted in such manner that correct camber is maintained on tight cornering. Does make a noticeable difference. I recommend. Dunno about those fixed ones, if they cannot be adjusted to the car, would they always provide the best possible results (dunno, cos don't have one, u c).

What comes to the necessity of this and many other mods.... my wife's car (-85 STW Volvo) has strut braces as STD, same as CAI, 2 piston front brakes, stabilisers back and front etc etc... Dunno what would that mean then. Magnas are just so basic cars, that only modding and upgrading them we can make them level with other, more expensive and better equipped cars.
I can see this post leading to "what is dangerous driving?" very soon.... :P

Mine is a Whiteline. Got it from RPW and fitted it easily myself. Recomended! The steering feels firmer and more direct now. If you have to swerve to avoid some idiot sometime it will help to maintain steering stability and control. Also on fast bends the steering is more stable and responsive. Remember that the front end on a Magna is supplying the driving force as well as having to steer. The front wheels on a RWD only have to point the car.

Just thought that i would add my 2c to the argument

just recently purchased a 99 TH magna sports 3.5 man. up until now was very happy with the handling. after reading this thread, decided to go out and buy the whiteline strut brace. purchased it through miami suspensions, and i can say that it is the best $200 bucks i have spent on the car to date. has made a huge difference.

i would definately reccommend to all to go out and purchase one. they are well worth it.

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