Strut Brace C207

[SmartAmg]

As I'm planning to keep, my C207, I'm considering a front upper strut brace, not particularly for better handling purposes, although it can't hurt, but more for cosmetic looks. This particular strut brace, is actually for W204 all models, but apparently it will fit perfectly a C207, the Silver one is £90 and the
Black one is £80, also planning to get my current wheels, refurbed, I've been toying with idea of a different set, but these suit the car, so well, but after nearly 3 years on the car, could do with a make over.

 

[Gazwould]

This might be fun...I did wonder when this day would come .

Have you a pic of an American 207 engine bay ?

 

[SmartAmg]

This might be fun...I did wonder when this day would come .

Have you a pic of an American 207 engine bay ?

Sorry, Gaz, I haven't, but that bay does look like mine.

 

[Gazwould]

There's a difference , and the brace is a copy of a £300 left hand drive one !!!

 

[st13phil]

I'm considering a front upper strut brace, not particularly for better handling purposes, although it can't hurt, but more for cosmetic looks.

Appreciate that the stated primary intent is for cosmetic reasons, but looking at the geometry of that "brace" I can't see it doing anything in a practical sense other than add weight. It also flattens the plenum chamber seal that the bonnet normally sits on which is unhelpful.

 

[Gazwould]

No difference with the seal flattened .

I understand what you are saying because after all roll cages are effectively one piece welded steel .

But there we have it , the AMG A45 S is a three piece !

 

[st13phil]

No difference with the seal flattened

The seal is there for a reason. With it flattened by a bar on top of it, it no longer acts as a seal against the bonnet therefore it’s purpose is defeated.

But there we have it , the AMG A45 S is a three piece !

It’s not the number of pieces that’s the issue. The one on the A45 uses a straight tube twixt the strut crowns, which is fine.

The one in the photo on a W204 uses a flat plate with bends in it that act as flex points. It is also lacking in thickness in the vertical plane which means that, combined with the bends in it, it will be essentially useless in compression because it will just bow. In tension the bends will allow it to increase in effective length. Other than that, it’s perfect.

 

[Petrol Pete]

I am clearly missing something here. It will be fitted for 'cosmetic reasons'...but no one can see it

 

[Gazwould]

The seal is there for a reason. With it flattened by a bar on top of it, it no longer acts as a seal against the bonnet therefore it’s purpose is defeated.

It’s not the number of pieces that’s the issue. The one on the A45 uses a straight tube twixt the strut crowns, which is fine.

The one in the photo on a W204 uses a flat plate with bends in it that act as flex points. It is also lacking in thickness in the vertical plane which means that, combined with the bends in it, it will be essentially useless in compression because it will just bow. In tension the bends will allow it to increase in effective length. Other than that, it’s perfect.

Well you can really modify the seal if you really want .




As for bends this bloke is sold...

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But hey it's all for cosmetics reasons .

 

[st13phil]

As for bends this bloke is sold...

I'm happy for him.

 

[SmartAmg]

Had this strut brace for nearly 2 years just never got around to fitting it,
(If indeed it fits) so I'm going to give it a go, as soon as i get a nice day, it's all ready for fitting.

 

[Trickythemerc]

Had this strut brace for nearly 2 years just never got around to fitting it,
(If indeed it fits) so I'm going to give it a go, as soon as i get a nice day, it's all ready for fitting.
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Looks very nice what make is it

 

[SmartAmg]

Looks very nice what make is it

Not sure of the make, but bought from Gravity Performance, it's actually for a W204/C204 but I've done some investigating and I'm fairly sure it'll fit.

 

[Trickythemerc]

As I'm planning to keep, my C207, I'm considering a front upper strut brace, not particularly for better handling purposes, although it can't hurt, but more for cosmetic looks. This particular strut brace, is actually for W204 all models, but apparently it will fit perfectly a C207, the Silver one is £90 and the
Black one is £80, also planning to get my current wheels, refurbed, I've been toying with idea of a different set, but these suit the car, so well, but after nearly 3 years on the car, could do with a make over.
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Looks very nice, where are they on sale ?

 

[SmartAmg]

Fleabay or Gravity Performance, it was on offer when I bought it, £60 So I thought why not.

 

[Bortig]

I am clearly missing something here. It will be fitted for 'cosmetic reasons'...but no one can see it

I agree with this comment, once knew someone fit one then slammed the bonnet shut and .... Nice dent in bonnet, oops

 

[SmartAmg]

I agree with this comment, once knew someone fit one then slammed the bonnet shut and .... Nice dent in bonnet, oops

I won't be doing that.

 

[Bellow]

It also flattens the plenum chamber seal that the bonnet normally sits on which is unhelpful.

Good spot.
That'll be the seal that isolates the high (air) air pressure zone at the base of the windscreen from the main engine bay so as not to oppose the radiator's cooling air's travel.

 

[Gazwould]

Not sure of the make, but bought from Gravity Performance, it's actually for a W204/C204 but I've done some investigating and I'm fairly sure it'll fit.

Luckily you have a flat engine cover !

Gravity Performance aka Jap Parts Europe Ltd aka Japspeed so Paul Mcallum .