Strut Brace ??

M D E · Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:26

Hi, Has anyone fitted a strut brace to their C70 T5 / other T5's.

Any benefit? just wondering if its worth spending £85 on one ?….. look forward to your replies

pyaap · Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:30

In short, yes. It does stiffen the car up considerably at the front and helps improve traction. Are you planning on getting the Volvo OEM one?

M D E · Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:34

Thanks for the prompt responce !.. interesting didn't know there was an OME one, I take it Volvo dealers supply them ?. Would be OME if the £££ wasn't the normal volvo price !, any idea's on where to buy one ?

MissDMeanor · Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:36

Hello M D E

I've had a strut brace fitted to my 850 - £85 very well spent. It makes the car feel more solid

M D E · Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:39

Thanks, where did you get yours from ? is it OME ?

pyaap · Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by M D E

Thanks for the prompt responce !.. interesting didn't know there was an OME one, I take it Volvo dealers supply them ?. Would be OME if the £££ wasn't the normal volvo price !, any idea's on where to buy one ?

Yes, dealers do sell them but may not have them readily in stock. Last time I met with Don Norchi from Kalmar Union (link at top right of this page), he had a couple in hand so it may be worth checking with him too. I don't know where you're based but Don is in London and we are having a Performance Section meet in Uxbridge next Sunday (29th) so please do try to pop by if its possible.

MissDMeanor · Jan 23rd, 2006, 00:00

I'm not sure to be honest

I think mine is a Volvo one.....I had the work on the car done at a garage so I'm not sure - sorry!

Pedro Fandango · Jan 23rd, 2006, 14:26

i got mine from the main stealer (only £80ish i believe) & they even had it in stock

defo worth getting

bobcat · Jan 23rd, 2006, 15:01

Ive got a volvo one aswell.

very good mod, tightens the front up. with the strut brace and new springs\shocks i get no torque steer from my chipped 850r.

the volvo one is built very well and has to be one of the best on the market and cheapest to. i think i got mine for £75 from a volvo dealer, with it taking a day or 2 to get.

and as its a volvo one you wont have any fitment issues.

eddie69 · Jan 23rd, 2006, 19:55

Hi,
got mine for my 850 T5 from Don at Kalmar Union, super light easy to fit and looks good also think it was around the £80-£90 mark

Regards Eddie
850 T5

Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:26	#1
M D E Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 02:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winchester	Strut Brace ?? Hi, Has anyone fitted a strut brace to their C70 T5 / other T5's. Any benefit? just wondering if its worth spending £85 on one ?….. look forward to your replies

Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:34	#3
M D E Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 02:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winchester	Ome Thanks for the prompt responce !.. interesting didn't know there was an OME one, I take it Volvo dealers supply them ?. Would be OME if the £££ wasn't the normal volvo price !, any idea's on where to buy one ? __________________ Regards MDE C70 T5 LPG -Convertible + Lotus Esprit 480 TURBO ......................Previous .... 340GL,740GL,850GLT,850 T5,850 R,V70R,(95) 960 3.0,480 Turbos in white, black, blue, gold,S60 T5

Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:36	#4
MissDMeanor Corruption rules Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2011 08:05 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Select from list View Photos By: MissDMeanor	Hello M D E I've had a strut brace fitted to my 850 - £85 very well spent. It makes the car feel more solid __________________ The Mouthy Blonde is back on the road....& still dangerous Corruption rules.

Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:39	#5
M D E Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 02:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winchester	Strut brace Thanks, where did you get yours from ? is it OME ? __________________ Regards MDE C70 T5 LPG -Convertible + Lotus Esprit 480 TURBO ......................Previous .... 340GL,740GL,850GLT,850 T5,850 R,V70R,(95) 960 3.0,480 Turbos in white, black, blue, gold,S60 T5

Jan 23rd, 2006, 00:00	#7
MissDMeanor Corruption rules Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2011 08:05 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Select from list View Photos By: MissDMeanor	I'm not sure to be honest I think mine is a Volvo one.....I had the work on the car done at a garage so I'm not sure - sorry! __________________ The Mouthy Blonde is back on the road....& still dangerous Corruption rules.

Jan 22nd, 2006, 23:30	#2
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	In short, yes. It does stiffen the car up considerably at the front and helps improve traction. Are you planning on getting the Volvo OEM one?

Jan 23rd, 2006, 14:26	#8
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	i got mine from the main stealer (only £80ish i believe) & they even had it in stock defo worth getting

Jan 23rd, 2006, 15:01	#9
bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	Ive got a volvo one aswell. very good mod, tightens the front up. with the strut brace and new springs\shocks i get no torque steer from my chipped 850r. the volvo one is built very well and has to be one of the best on the market and cheapest to. i think i got mine for £75 from a volvo dealer, with it taking a day or 2 to get. and as its a volvo one you wont have any fitment issues.

Jan 23rd, 2006, 19:55	#10
eddie69 Eddie69 Last Online: Jan 12th, 2009 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: northumberland	Hi, got mine for my 850 T5 from Don at Kalmar Union, super light easy to fit and looks good also think it was around the £80-£90 mark Regards Eddie 850 T5

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