Braces on an EP91

[MitchD]

Hi All,

with regards to braces and increasing the cars rigidity and handling what braces have you installed and have you noticed much difference?

i was also looking at getting an anit lift kit and maybe poly bushing the other push on the lower arm whilst its off?

at present i have the below

Front upper strut brace

rear strut brace

c piller brace

adjustable pan hard rod

thanks

mitch

[Socks]

The Best Handling Mods you can do on an EP:

Coilover Suspension

Limited Slip Differential

Rear Anti-Roll Bar

In THAT Order.

In terms of bracing. THe front lower arfm bar is ment to be the best one. Issue is, our cars need/have huge exhausts. and clearances can be an issue.

[MitchD]

Cheers socks, i already have BC coilovers so im ok in that front!

possibly going to look at a LSD over the winter while the car is off the road as too be honest it does spin quite alot when trying to launch!

Rear anti roll bar i take it that when fitting this you have to do some drilling etc as there is no factory one fitted?

thanks

Mitch

[aleximport25]

someone correct me if im wrong but im sure the the RARB attaches with the use of u style clamps similar to exhaust clamps

[Bussey]

Biggest difference I've noticed so far is good tyres with rock solid side walls.

[Fozzie]

someone correct me if im wrong but im sure the the RARB attaches with the use of u style clamps similar to exhaust clamps

I believe it attaches to the rear beam using clamps, but will need to be either welded or drilled & bolted to the chassis also.

[morgey]

As socks said.

Coils and lsd for me we the best/most noticable.

Good tyres are a must.

RARB is personal preference. I didnt notice mine that much but others swear by it.

FARB I prefer the stock bar with poly bushed D bushes and drop links. I have tried a 24mm whiteline one and i found on the road i was getting more understeer so took it off and put the stock one back on.

The other thing is GEO getting it all setup is also a crucial part, no point having all these bits if none of its been correctly aligned.

Also if theyve not been done in a while new ball joints and track rods to tighten up the steering

[aleximport25]

What's people's opinion on anti lift kits ?

[morgey]

I remember it making the turn in more direct but other that than cant say much as it was so long ago i fitted mine.

[aleximport25]

Haha fair doos mate. I need to source two replacement d2s for the rear then get the alignment done and better brakes then it's time to up the ponies

[daniel_g]

Adjustable RARB set to the stiffest setting was a great handling mod on my old GT, took that loose feel away from the back end.

It used to step out cheeky bit of lift-off oversteer Depends how much of a hooligan you are i suppose haha.

[gorganl2000]

i think the members have given you some great advice

front strut brace - oem will do

rear strut brace---just about any will do, but if you can find a 3 point one then get it

rear ARB---i have the ultra racing RARB, works quite fine and no drilling/welding required...i think whiteline requires drilling/welding....really helps with making the back of the car feel more sure

front lower arm bar --- i had this on before, felt a bit more sturdy at the front end, but i took it off as it was catching like speed humps and stuff....but would probably be great on a track

good tires and suspension--- any decent adjustable coilovers (dont' go overly hard if its a street car) and as the guy above said, a firm tire-wall to help improve the steering feel and handling

the LSD is not bracing, but will make a noticeable difference as well