top strut fitment question

dubpilot · Post by **dubpilot** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:41 pm

okay, so heres my very first question to you guys... will top front strut bars/braces from the 6n2 gti fit non-gti models? they're kinda hard to come by. alternatively, will those from the 6n model fit? just want to minimise the body flex on my car when i throw it around bends. cheers!

Polo_Gio · Post by **Polo_Gio** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:29 pm

Hi there,

You are talking about an upper stress bar that is inserted between the two suspension/shock towers in the engine bay? I wouldnt have thought that these are all that efficient as the firewall and frame surely already secure it enough????

I have heard that a rear stress bar is a great addition to increase stiffness and handling?

I'll let someone who has them confirm this or shoot this down in flames... i could very well be wrong.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:09 pm

Redline has one fitted to his 6n2 GTi, his comments were that it definitely improved matters

It looked to be adjustable so IMHO there should be no reason why the strut brace in question (an OMP one) wouldn't fit a 1.0/1.4? Don't take my word as gospel but I reckon you would be OK

dubpilot · Post by **dubpilot** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:44 pm

so it has to be adjustable to play it safe? i was kinda hoping for this one...

...apparently it should fit polos from '94 to '01.

Rhodey · Post by **Rhodey** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:11 pm

Right, the part in question is a strut brace. It spots the suspension turrets flexing under cornering. The Gti and the non gti should be the same, with it being the same chassis.

If i could afford it i would defo go for it, or save the moey towards some coil overs!