strut brace? and need more mods

[nibbles]

Hi All

I have a LCR 225-(black) have a couple of questions need answering. I have bought a front strut brace am i ok to just drill & tap or do i have to bolt it on? I am also wanting to change my air filter box for a performance one, can anybody recommend.

Mods done: Blue Flame full exhaust, revo 1, stainless steel bonnet stay,rear fabia wiper,full window tints.

 

[daveyonthemove]

It has to be drilled in to the struts if its a OMP one. i'd get some stronger bolts to as the self tappers provided aren't that strong from what i've been told.

 

[nibbles]

the make is a raceland? and i ment 2 tap and bolt is that still ok

 

[NeilC]

You'll need some proper drill bits. It's about 6mm of steel for the ones at the front. Not too much at the back. Bolt and a nut aint too hard, just jack the car up and it's easy to get you hand under. You may be able to get enough just by turning the wheels on full lock. Never heard of raceland but cant imagine it being too diff to any other brace.

I'd get a dynatwist for noise / value (if there is such a thing as vfm for an air filter) or a bmc-cda if you like the subtle look as it's black instead of silver and quieter. I dont like the ram-air kit. Make sure to get a 80mm maf end.

Then get revo stage 2.

 

[nibbles]

cheers mate,how much is it 4 filter and revo 2

 

[Pabs]

www.revotechnik.com

I think stage 2 is £549+VAT - Stage 1 is probably £399+VAT. (I THINK)

Depends on what filter you get - BMC-CDA & Dynatwist, as well as replacement panel filters from Green Filters are the main choices. Prices from about £40-200.

If using bolts for the strut brace, you won't be able to tap the chassis, as they'll just strip when you put them in and it won't hold the strut brace, making it useless. You'll need nuts on the other end of the bolts, or perhaps use riv-nuts like i did.

 

[nibbles]

cheers mate had a look at pics at ur mods (very nice) and strut brace exactly the same as yours in pic. I want 2 get it lowered next as well ,how much,can u reckomend anywhere near notts but will travell, ps do u go 2 touring cars

 

[Pabs]

Unfortunately I live nowhere nears Notts, so i can't help. Someone will though

I go to as many touring cars as I can, but that doesnt tend to be many I watch it on tv when i don't go though

 

[goble]

hmmmmmmm cut out boot floor ,ally bulkhead behind front seats, remove back
seats,remove engine fit fuel cell,remove brakes,fit rolls royce jet engine in boot
that should do it!

 

[nibbles]

thats a typical tech shake of the head and a sharp intake of breath,and u know its gonna cost u

 

[NeilC]

For £50 if you've got the bits revo stg 2 is well worth it as it spreads the power out over the rev range meaning more grip.
From nottingham i'm guessing a trip up to jbs at chesterfield? If your just after lowering and a better ride than maybe some koni FSD's and eibach lowering springs should do you right. If you want/need adjustability ie coilovers FK's are alright (i'd get the stainless ones so they dont rust) as long as you buy from a vag specialist as the official supplied fit wont fit as an lcr has a tt front and a golf rear. If you want to spend more maybe bilstens or KW V2's (if you like a firmer ride).

It will always be a lard arsed family hatch tho. It will be better but dont expect miracles.

BTW jbs arent revo dealers so you'll have to get that done elsewhere.

 

[Pabs]

EDIT: I am mistaken - looks like prices have changed and it is only £50 extra.

 

[nibbles]

cheers mate went 2 jbs a little pricey at the mo £800 + vat, came out with a air filter tho

 

[Phil K]

Does an upper strutt brack make that much difference to the handling?

 

[nibbles]

sorry mate dont no yet been 2 busy 2 fit it, but ive been told so

 

[Pabs]

I was quoted £50 to have syage 2 put on after already having stage 1 (That was from Revo delarer) obviously thats not including the parts (FPR, DP Cat etc)

yes mate. see my next post in the thread... i corrected myself

£50 extra for the s/w - but you need to purchase all the other parts first (IMO - to get the best out of it)


EDIT - Bigjode - you seem to have deleted your post..... dammit

 

[bigjode]

EDIT - Bigjode - you seem to have deleted your post..... dammit

I was trying to save myself the embarrassment after seeing your post.

Now you've immortalised it for ever

 

[JBS Sales]

cheers mate went 2 jbs a little pricey at the mo £800 + vat, came out with a air filter tho

Hi Lee

That price was all in fitted including the VAT

Regards

JBS

 

[Deleted member 7729]

I'm still in two minds about getting an upper strut brace. I'm also wanting a short shift kit, but on an 03 plate it's getting on and TBH not worth the funds. Just servicing costs etc are enough.

 

[JBS Sales]

03 plate is not that old! lots of people spend loads on older cars, I want a 93-95 Toyota Supra so I can spend loads to get 600bhp!!

Why not look at getting the Audi S3 upper brace £136.77 all in fitted inc VAT

Mike