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Another strut brace thread #1533942 15/04/2015 14:26 15/04/2015 14:26
P poprock Unregistered
poprock Unregistered P	I’ve been reading lots of old threads about the different Coupé strut braces, but still haven’t managed to get the hang of which shapes fit which models. Is this Sparco brace (over on eBay at the moment) the one from the 20VT LE?

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1533953 15/04/2015 16:27 15/04/2015 16:27
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,184 norwich, norfolk adam16vt Enjoying the ride
adam16vt Enjoying the ride Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,184 norwich, norfolk	Yes

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1533954 15/04/2015 16:29 15/04/2015 16:29
G GrahamL Unregistered
GrahamL Unregistered G	Yes, that's the one that fits a 20vt without modifying anything else. They usually go for around £75-£100. Used to be £150 new from Fiat but haven't been available for years.

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1534009 15/04/2015 22:40 15/04/2015 22:40
P poprock Unregistered
poprock Unregistered P	I get the feeling more than one forum member will be bidding on that …

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1534013 15/04/2015 22:52 15/04/2015 22:52
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,227 FCSS 01684 593187 Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914
Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914 Forum veteran Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,227 FCSS 01684 593187	There's more than one up for grabs on Fleabay at the moment. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Coupe-Spa...=item3f4ad82bee www.facebook.com/fiatcoupes

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1534019 15/04/2015 23:12 15/04/2015 23:12
F fiatphil Unregistered
fiatphil Unregistered F	Hmmmm. I think I may have to make a strut brace you know. Can anyone show me a close up of the adjuster mechanism on the brace.

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1534095 16/04/2015 16:29 16/04/2015 16:29
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 268 berkshire england liam_gill Making a profit
liam_gill Making a profit Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 268 berkshire england	To be honest I think you would be better off making one. The sparco design looks flawed to me. I would assume under load it will flex due to it having bends http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/gillyboy1985/12-417091FB-1652815-800_zpsc73bc834.jpg

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: liam_gill] #1534099 16/04/2015 16:59 16/04/2015 16:59
F fiatphil Unregistered
fiatphil Unregistered F	Originally Posted By: liam_gill To be honest I think you would be better off making one. The sparco design looks flawed to me. I would assume under load it will flex due to it having bends Challenge accepted!!!!! I'll see if Nigel will let me sneak a peek at his when I pick up some bits off him.

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1534122 16/04/2015 20:26 16/04/2015 20:26
P poprock Unregistered
poprock Unregistered P	I guess the Sparco design was a case of making the best they can out of the tight fit. It’s not perfect, but most owners seem to agree it helps. Anyway, I’ve bought it now so I guess I will find out!

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1534126 16/04/2015 20:55 16/04/2015 20:55
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 792 Stafford sandytim Enjoying the ride
sandytim Enjoying the ride Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 792 Stafford	I am very much looking forward to seeing the first top strut brace for a 20vt Without any bends !!!

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1536274 02/05/2015 01:46 02/05/2015 01:46
L laurysr Unregistered
laurysr Unregistered L	Under £20 and few hours of cutting , welding and painting. Big difference in handling

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1536280 02/05/2015 05:00 02/05/2015 05:00
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,706 Gone J Jimbo Je suis un Coupé
Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,706 Gone	Fixed the link for you Last edited by Jimbo; 02/05/2015 05:02.

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1536281 02/05/2015 08:20 02/05/2015 08:20
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 836 Hereford H HiraethHuw Enjoying the ride
HiraethHuw Enjoying the ride H Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 836 Hereford	You made that?! It's fantastic. Think it'll fit a Vis too. Are you taking orders?

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1536286 02/05/2015 10:07 02/05/2015 10:07
F fiatphil Unregistered
fiatphil Unregistered F	Originally Posted By: laurysr Under £20 and few hours of cutting , welding and painting. Big difference in handling That's excellent. Pretty much what I planned on doing but with an adjuster in the middle. Does it fit well without any play? Any chance of some close up photos of where it attaches to the strut mount tops? Last edited by fiatphil; 02/05/2015 10:09.

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1536290 02/05/2015 10:44 02/05/2015 10:44
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,904 Poland deannn_20VT My life on the forum
deannn_20VT My life on the forum Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,904 Poland	Looking good! I am about to ask my father-in-law to make something like that for me, hehe. Nice job. www.jacksonracing.pl

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1536295 02/05/2015 11:32 02/05/2015 11:32
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,018 ation szkom Club member 2000
szkom Club member 2000 Forum is my life Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,018 ation	Seems to be the same shape as the OMP brace minus the adjuster. Looks good!

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1536552 04/05/2015 09:23 04/05/2015 09:23
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea G Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President
Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President Je suis un Coupé G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea	Looks great, and like a small business opportunity!

Re: Another strut brace thread [Re: ] #1537013 07/05/2015 00:17 07/05/2015 00:17
L laurysr Unregistered
laurysr Unregistered L	I Have welded it on the bench (short pipes to washers , then on the car with spots first side bits , then center bar, after that welded it on the bench , if im not mistaking outside diameter is 32mm and 4mm wall. So its pretty stiff. And fits with original bolts spot on. Thanks for fixing image link I am not taking orders as its not time efficient for me to make them. I can make some close up photos.

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