Front strut bar for V6

versus · 10th November 2015, 10:59

Hi all,
Today, I installed a custom made front strut bar on my V6. The car has 154K miles on the odometer and has always seemed in need of a little more stiffness.
You can see the pictures.
I can say that I'm pretty happy with the look and it’s effect. With strut bar I feel a completely different car, the accuracy of driving improved, particularly in cornering and when driving over bumps, steering wheel became clearer.
I think it’s necessary thing, especially on our bad roads. I did not expect such a big effect. The handling difference is amazing!
Material and work costs includind painting were around $50.

Vanbursta · 10th November 2015, 11:06

Looks really good, you could make a lot of money manufacturing those for other members, got to be worth £60 of anyones money.

murphyv310 · 10th November 2015, 11:07

Sorry versus. Had a problem with opening photos.

Edit I see now. Only two pictures would open here. Now that DOES look good

I'm sure that you will feel a big improvement in stiffness.

KWIL · 10th November 2015, 11:33

All photos open OK. How do you lock the centre "width" adjuster as it is not fitted with locknuts?

versus · 10th November 2015, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWIL

All photos open OK. How do you lock the centre "width" adjuster as it is not fitted with locknuts?

The lock nuts were welded

Robson Rover Repair · 10th November 2015, 13:04

I really really like that. Dam **** cheaper than the eBay one I'd ordered (and has been missing in post since but that's another story).

I'd buy off you all day long.

Can tell you now, see if you figure out a way to build it with one piece of metal instead of the lock nut also I'd take several.

Our cars will respond well to these no matter how stiff the cars are, equivalent if adding a second anti roll bar.

You should offer to make a few and see if there's interest.

A rear one for the strut tops would be good also (especially for cars that didn't get the anti roll bar), if you figured out a way to make it quick removable also so people can leave it in 95% of the time and then remove for big loads in boot.

You would have two serious winners there.

Vanbursta · 10th November 2015, 18:05

Versus, what is the box of tricks with the orange pipe attached to it at the front of the engine? (I haven't got that on my V6)

versus · 10th November 2015, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanbursta

Versus, what is the box of tricks with the orange pipe attached to it at the front of the engine? (I haven't got that on my V6)

Front LPG injector rail

DMGRS · 10th November 2015, 19:57

That looks awesome, and unlike the 'show bars' you see these days, I bet it adds some rigidity too.
Top work.

wullie480 · 10th November 2015, 20:02

Looking good thought of making these before.
Wouldn't be to difficult to rattle a few out once you have made a jig up.

10th November 2015, 11:06	#2
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Looks really good, you could make a lot of money manufacturing those for other members, got to be worth £60 of anyones money. __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

10th November 2015, 11:07	#3
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Sorry versus. Had a problem with opening photos. Edit I see now. Only two pictures would open here. Now that DOES look good I'm sure that you will feel a big improvement in stiffness. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ Last edited by murphyv310; 10th November 2015 at 11:21.. Reason: removed sentence that wasnt needed after 1st edit.

10th November 2015, 13:04	#6
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	I really really like that. Dam ** cheaper than the eBay one I'd ordered (and has been missing in post since but that's another story). I'd buy off you all day long. Can tell you now, see if you figure out a way to build it with one piece of metal instead of the lock nut also I'd take several. Our cars will respond well to these no matter how stiff the cars are, equivalent if adding a second anti roll bar. You should offer to make a few and see if there's interest. A rear one for the strut tops would be good also (especially for cars that didn't get the anti roll bar), if you figured out a way to make it quick removable also so people can leave it in 95% of the time and then remove for big loads in boot. You would have two serious winners there. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube** DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

10th November 2015, 18:05	#7
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	What is that Versus, what is the box of tricks with the orange pipe attached to it at the front of the engine? (I haven't got that on my V6) __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

10th November 2015, 19:57	#9
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10th November 2015, 11:33	#4
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	All photos open OK. How do you lock the centre "width" adjuster as it is not fitted with locknuts?

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wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	Looking good thought of making these before. Wouldn't be to difficult to rattle a few out once you have made a jig up. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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