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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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i am preparing to rebuild my front suspension(parts are on the way from FPC groton) and while im thinking suspension, i would like to add a strut brace. i am looking for suggestions and reviews please. thank you in advance
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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EST IPD or VIVA Preformance

S70driver did his review on the EST bar.....at the top of this page.
I believe the new ones from EST are carbon fiber?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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OMP is the best strut brace on the market for Volvo. Hard to come by though. I would steer clear of the IPD Economy strut brace it is CRAP.

The EST one I have is nice and works great!

The one from Viva Performance looks decent. I do know that Volvo actually made one. Go to the dealeship and ask about it.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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have any of you guys ever heard of/used an OBX Strut Bar?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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OBX.....that is the ebay store....I heard they are an ok company.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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yeah, i saw it on ebay. most affordable. i understand that you generally get what you pay for, but how bad can a strut brace get?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Weak construction, weak materials used....etc.

I have never used their products, but if you feel like it, get it!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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FYI don't buy the IPD USA Economy strut brace. It is crap. If you buy it beware it wont do a darn thing for you.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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thanks for the heads up on the Ipd usa brace.
 
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