Steel vs aluminium strut brace

[clicht]

Hi,

Before placing any orders, I thought I would open this up and ask you what you prefer / what is beter ad why -- Steel or Alumiium strut brace).

Thanks

[VWindahouse]

Hey mate, the only difference is weight and strength. The steel option is A LOT heavier as it's a bigger brace than the Forge.

[clicht]

did you go for the red steel / aluminium

[VWindahouse]

I went steel in the end like my lower brace from them.

[kaanage]

Another thread on this http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...ium-68364.html

[Buller_Scott]

are the strut towers close enough to the firewall (chassis) such that technically, front strut tower bars dont serve any real purpose other than a cosmetic one?

[noone]

One of the few mods I did on its own. With an old config it reduced the tendency of the inner wheel to slip when powering out of a corner. That was with H&R springs, stock FSB and shocks.

[Blitzen]

I have had the Forge item for nigh on 4 years now. It's hollow aluminum. I felt the difference straight away after fitting. Having a look at the other brace, I have to say that I do like the look of it, and it does look stronger, however, I certainly didn't buy my Forge one for the look of it.

At the end of the day, it's your cash.