Suspension GTT Strut Brace
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Looking @ the pics, it shows that the GTTSTB doesn't do anything for reinforcing the ST. What I am wondering is if you can put the M7STPs on and than the GTT using longer bolts and if you would have bonnet clearance.
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Cheers matey 
I feel an excuse to post some here too
Since the first batch were produced, he's now had the back edge milled out a bit more as can be seen in the MINI2 thread, post #168 or in this pic.
I'm currently waiting for his 2 lower braces. One is ready and waiting for me, the other is still 'in production'. Hopefully I'll have them in the next couple of weeks
I feel an excuse to post some here too
Since the first batch were produced, he's now had the back edge milled out a bit more as can be seen in the MINI2 thread, post #168 or in this pic.
I'm currently waiting for his 2 lower braces. One is ready and waiting for me, the other is still 'in production'. Hopefully I'll have them in the next couple of weeks
I'd like to know more about those lower braces.
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I'm betting that wouldn't work.
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As for the lower braces, the one he's got ready is another big chunk of aluminium and sits somewhere near the cat and is held in place by 4 bolts to prevent any twisting at the mounting points.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...-1st-pics.html
The other one 'in production' sits in the same place as the lower OMP brace and I've heard it's a TIG welded stainless steel tube set-up, like the OMP one (OMP isn't stainless), but larger diameter
These details to be confirmed later.He's also mentioned possibly producing some strut top reinforcement plates which fit under the bodywork to prevent mushrooming
If and when these would be available I have no idea.
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It was the best pic of the new machining at short notice, plus it proves it fits on coopers and saves the inevitable question
As for the lower braces, the one he's got ready is another big chunk of aluminium and sits somewhere near the cat and is held in place by 4 bolts to prevent any twisting at the mounting points.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...-1st-pics.html
The other one 'in production' sits in the same place as the lower OMP brace and I've heard it's a TIG welded stainless steel tube set-up, like the OMP one (OMP isn't stainless), but larger diameter These details to be confirmed later.
He's also mentioned possibly producing some strut top reinforcement plates which fit under the bodywork to prevent mushrooming If and when these would be available I have no idea.
As for the lower braces, the one he's got ready is another big chunk of aluminium and sits somewhere near the cat and is held in place by 4 bolts to prevent any twisting at the mounting points.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...-1st-pics.html
The other one 'in production' sits in the same place as the lower OMP brace and I've heard it's a TIG welded stainless steel tube set-up, like the OMP one (OMP isn't stainless), but larger diameter
These details to be confirmed later.He's also mentioned possibly producing some strut top reinforcement plates which fit under the bodywork to prevent mushrooming
If and when these would be available I have no idea.I really like my OMP lower brice. One of the better low dollar(pound) pieces I've bought.
If you talk to Roland about this make sure he includes the needed bolts with the brace he's planning to release. They are recommended single use bolts. That would be a nice feature.
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FWIW, in the MINI2 thread (post #150) Roland made the following comments with regards to mushrooming. His usual style is to be very dismissive of competitors' products while praising his own but he does usually make points worth thinking about. Later in the same thread mikeythemini followed up with a post that he has seen a UK customer with mushrooming.
the GTT brace has an 'anti mushroom' built in as the round raised centre section of the tower is designed to almost touch the underside of the brace when clamped up ,if it were to try to bend up, (youd need a hell of a smack, that would buckle the wheel first anyway) then the end pan of the brace to a degree will prevent this distortion in the tower. Having said that Ive never seen a Mini thats mushroomed over here anyway. To achieve maximum resistance to mushrooming , the reinforcement plate idealy wants to be UNDER the tower not on top of it ( M7's plate) anyway. It needs to have maximum resistance to bending and spanning as much area under the tower to spread the load as much as possible. I think we may do one this way at some point. Remember even if a plate on top were 2 inchs thick,its still only clamped in 3 places ,the area outside this 'circle' of the 3 bolts can still bend. -you have to spread the load over a bigger area, that is the answer . A secondary plate on top is Ok but its the lower plate thats realy giving the solution.
Best Regards Roland GTT
Best Regards Roland GTT
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Thanks.
I really like my OMP lower brice. One of the better low dollar(pound) pieces I've bought.
If you talk to Roland about this make sure he includes the needed bolts with the brace he's planning to release. They are recommended single use bolts. That would be a nice feature.
Can't believe I missed this on MINI2
I really like my OMP lower brice. One of the better low dollar(pound) pieces I've bought.
If you talk to Roland about this make sure he includes the needed bolts with the brace he's planning to release. They are recommended single use bolts. That would be a nice feature.
Can't believe I missed this on MINI2
Yes the lower OMP are very good........even Roland says they're ok
I think they'll be coming with new bolts, the other one comes complete with the correct bolts and spacers for if you've got a larger than standard cat fitted
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It looks far better in real life
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It's just the look of the brace when actually installed. It doesn't "go" with the car - by me. Maybe the black would change my mind.
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It appears to match the suspension components color quite well though.
Or do you mean the upper brace?
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sorry I cost you some $$$ by mentioning it, but I'm sure you'll love it The upper is expensive but definately worth it, though mine keeps costing me even more
Already paid to ship it back for the extra machining and now I'm thinking of sending it back again for one of his new colour finishes just waiting on a few more details about the new finishesIf I see any 2nd hand ones come up for sale in the future, I'll let you know
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Lower brace......... sorry I cost you some $$$ by mentioning it, but I'm sure you'll love it
The upper is expensive but definately worth it, though mine keeps costing me even more Already paid to ship it back for the extra machining and now I'm thinking of sending it back again for one of his new colour finishes just waiting on a few more details about the new finishes
If I see any 2nd hand ones come up for sale in the future, I'll let you know
sorry I cost you some $$$ by mentioning it, but I'm sure you'll love it The upper is expensive but definately worth it, though mine keeps costing me even more
Already paid to ship it back for the extra machining and now I'm thinking of sending it back again for one of his new colour finishes just waiting on a few more details about the new finishesIf I see any 2nd hand ones come up for sale in the future, I'll let you know
What was the extra machining that you sent your bar back for? By the way, the finish on the bar is Powder Coated. It would be much cheaper for you to find a local company to do it for you I'm sure. By the way the satin red one is for my GP. I can't wait to see it!
Sorry I just noticed that your on the other side of the pond.
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Lower brace......... sorry I cost you some $$$ by mentioning it, but I'm sure you'll love it
The upper is expensive but definately worth it, though mine keeps costing me even more Already paid to ship it back for the extra machining and now I'm thinking of sending it back again for one of his new colour finishes just waiting on a few more details about the new finishes
If I see any 2nd hand ones come up for sale in the future, I'll let you know
sorry I cost you some $$$ by mentioning it, but I'm sure you'll love it The upper is expensive but definately worth it, though mine keeps costing me even more
Already paid to ship it back for the extra machining and now I'm thinking of sending it back again for one of his new colour finishes just waiting on a few more details about the new finishesIf I see any 2nd hand ones come up for sale in the future, I'll let you know
If you do come across a 2nd hand one please do give me a PM here or on MINI2 or both
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After the first ones were produced, he started to remove a bit more metal from the back edge, I had a lining clip/screw rubbing on that edge 
No problems since
If you look at the pics I posted earlier you should be able see the difference and I can see yours has the new machining
No problems since
If you look at the pics I posted earlier you should be able see the difference and I can see yours has the new machining
OMG.... I just found this, and have been reading everything on Mini2 and at GTT about it.... hubba, hubba, hubba..... gotta have one....
Anyone else gotten one since this thread went stale in 2006? I'm particularly interested in seeing a red one installed...
Anyone else gotten one since this thread went stale in 2006? I'm particularly interested in seeing a red one installed...
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I was tooling around in here and thought the name sounded familiar. In case anyone isn't in the know, this is the same company that makes this!
http://www.gtt.uk.com/brakes.asp
Oh, and the brace is beastly. It's nice to see a good looking piece that fits the '50. Just too bad it doesn't seem like it would offer the mushrrom protection of the M7 unit.
http://www.gtt.uk.com/brakes.asp
Oh, and the brace is beastly. It's nice to see a good looking piece that fits the '50. Just too bad it doesn't seem like it would offer the mushrrom protection of the M7 unit.
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The brace is great and it has had an effect on handling that you can measure with a stop watch on a track.
Those brakes are great too. I have Carbotech XP8 pads in mine and they stop like you just wouldnt not believe!
Those brakes are great too. I have Carbotech XP8 pads in mine and they stop like you just wouldnt not believe!
