Technical Forge Under body braces worth it?

[AgnessGP]

Just wondering if it's worth getting forge underbody braces?

Good handling improvement?

Only found one thread on here which praises them.

Sam

 

[SJB1985]

Just wondering if it's worth getting forge underbody braces?

Good handling improvement?

Only found one thread on here which praises them.

Sam

Lol, was it mine mate

I can honestly say that I can feel the difference with the underbody braces. Makes the car handle better and alot less body roll. We all know about the GP's body roll!

 

[AgnessGP]

Lol, was it mine mate

I can honestly say that I can feel the difference with the underbody braces. Makes the car handle better and alot less body roll. We all know about the GP's body roll!

Do you have any rattling or anything mate?

Just read another and someone says it's most likely placebo making people think they improve things...

 

[Rob93]

No rattling what so ever
Although I could not fit the second smaller brace as my custom exhaust protrudes the space where the brace would go


But all in all, feels cool when driving hard to know that something has been done about replacing the standard one!


When you get the standard one off, you can bend it with your own hands hahaha :slayer:

 

[Rob93]

:d

 

[AgnessGP]

No rattling what so ever
Although I could not fit the second smaller brace as my custom exhaust protrudes the space where the brace would go


But all in all, feels cool when driving hard to know that something has been done about replacing the standard one!


When you get the standard one off, you can bend it with your own hands hahaha :slayer:

but is it money well spent haha my exhaust might get in the way too tbh

 

[Rob93]

but is it money well spent haha my exhaust might get in the way too tbh

I'm happy with it and for that price
I highly doubt it! I have a 3.5 inch centre pipe and its only a few mil to low
You'll be alright
If there is slight contact, just put another 1 or 2 washers on the bolts

 

[SJB1985]

Well given my argument with dave some weeks ago regarding placebos (this was in respect to Induction Kits) I really cant see how these can be a placebo as you are strengthening the car. Well this is my opinion anyways. I bought them I like them I found that they work. lol

Regards
Stephen

 

[Humour]

When you get the standard one off, you can bend it with your own hands hahaha :slayer:

That's because the standard one isn't meant to be a structural item. Yes some may argue it adds some rigidity but simply looking at its construction its evident its there more as a guard/shield to exhaust or sump or something to that effect. hence why its easily bend-able.

The brace you have fitted will only work in conjunction with the turret mounted strut bar. Both together will minimise the amount of flex the chassis exhibits when the car is cornering, which in turn means the wheels/tyres contact patch will be maintained when the suspension is under load. The effect is maintaining suspension geometry without the displacement which applies when chassis flex is introduced.

It might feel like its improving body roll, but that is minimal compared with anti roll bars.

If you want to reduce body roll further then only stiffer anti roll bars, or coilovers will do the job.

If you want to learn more, google it

Hum

 

[ChrisUK]

Got them on Mjet they're well worth the money

 

[SteveTjet]

Ive got some sat in my room waiting to get put on, ill let you knkw when i get them on

 

[SJB1985]

Like I have said previously they do make a difference!

 

[AgnessGP]

Thanks all!! Still considering. Although I do think I need to stop spending on a 1.48v

 

[Urbex]

AgnessGP how did you find these mate? Considering getting some for my t-jet.

 

[ChrisUK]

I have them on mine. Well worth the money. Just make sure you modify the under-tray so it doesn't clash or you'll get annoying vibrations.

 

[Urbex]

I have them on mine. Well worth the money. Just make sure you modify the under-tray so it doesn't clash or you'll get annoying vibrations.

Thanks

Although my undertray already fell off so no worries there

 

[SJB1985]

Thanks

Although my undertray already fell off so no worries there

As said above bud I really recommend them

 

[AgnessGP]

@AgnessGP how did you find these mate? Considering getting some for my t-jet.

I never went for them mate decided to save for a new car instead.


But as replied above, seems most people think they're worth it

 

[Urbex]

I never went for them mate decided to save for a new car instead.


But as replied above, seems most people think they're worth it

Fitted today, took for a swing round some roundabouts and A roads, noticeable firmness around corners and feels stiffer on bends etc. Very easy to fit too

 

[SJB1985]

Fitted today, took for a swing round some roundabouts and A roads, noticeable firmness around corners and feels stiffer on bends etc. Very easy to fit too

Told you bud!