Custom upper Strut Brace?

[Chubz]

Basically my neighbour spotted the gaps under the front top mounts on my car , explained to him about how most people have it etc...

He offered to take some measurements, and if its beneficial... he is going to make me a 'custom' upper brace that takes up the gap between the turret and top mounts...
...in theory it would actually make a difference to the suspension, rather than just drilling 4 holes in each turret , but im no expert , so thought i would ask on here. :grin:

Would this work , or is there supposed to be a gap there for a reason ?

If it was a good idea and it went to plan, we would maybe look at getting some made up for puma/fiesta owners.

Thanks !

Matt

 

[Chubz]

scrap that idea lol

 

[zinc2000]

Short lived idea that one, took me longer to read the post :grin:

 

[Chubz]

yeah iv been told its not a good idea by a couple of people. lol....

 

[Chubz]

if anyone knows differently id like to hear it lol... i thought it would be a good idea personally, but obviously not :lol:

 

[trublustu]

The gap is there for a reason.

To demonstrate why. Pop the bonnet and start the engine.
Then get a glamorous assistant to turn the steering lock to lock while you watch the movement in the top of your suspension.
;-)

 

[Chubz]

unfortunately i have no glamorous assistants around here, im not that lucky haha

but yeah had a few people explain it to me, im probably best off sticking with an OMP brace and welding it on.

 

[trublustu]

If you just look at it on full lock one way, then the other you`ll make sense of it.
I have just fitted an omp brace. perfectly good enough

 

[Chubz]

Iv got an adjustable upper brace at the moment.

not fitted as im sure i want a steel one to weld on,, just got other things i need to buy first!
..do the full braces make a noticeable difference then ? .. front upper and rear will be welded in, and lower front would be the OMP item on the wishbone bolts.
Had a set before but got rid as i didnt wanna drill holes in my turrets lol