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GTI6 Strut Brace
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07-05-2012, 09:29 AM
Would a GTI6 front upper strut brace fit other models of 306? Like the 1.8 XS?

Im sure they are pretty much the same chasis, except for the Diesel?
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07-05-2012, 09:34 AM
1.8/xsi/gti think are the same shape.
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07-05-2012, 09:50 AM
i had a omp one on my 1.6 and that also fits the gti6 Smile



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07-05-2012, 09:51 AM
are you still able to shut the bonnet with the OMP one? As they bend up in the middle and wasn't sure
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07-05-2012, 09:57 AM
yes bonnet shuts fine it was on my 1.6 when i brought it and is now going on the 6 when its resprayed have test fitted it and all seems fine Smile



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07-05-2012, 10:06 AM
thats okay then.. im trying to stiffen up the front of mine a little, ive fitted polly bushes to the front, now just want to get a strut brace...

ive got a moonstone blue car, and was thinking of painting the strut white? what do you reckon? would match my brake calipers too
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07-05-2012, 10:12 AM
just won myself this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270964990391? ... fresh=true

im hoping it will fit my 1.8.. the seller said it was from a 6
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#8
07-05-2012, 10:27 AM
same as mine that is mate mine is yellow tho Smile



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07-05-2012, 10:29 AM
It will fit.
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