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Mar 17, 2017 | 09:35 AM

jagstuart

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strut braces

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noodling around on web and saw this unfortunately out of stock suspension mod part. didn't see a front brace but the pic is worth checking out and maybe fabing up a copy.

http://www.ybracing.com/omp-ma1885-s...-4.2-v8-r.html

Mar 17, 2017 | 10:18 AM

JagV8

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Waste of money. Jaguar strengthened and stiffened the STR specifically so if it were needed they'd have fitted one.

Mar 18, 2017 | 09:00 PM

jagstuart

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yeah that figures as the design and cost of the cars is exceptional. had a 3.0 Z3 and a '78 vette that both improved with front spreader bars.

Mar 18, 2017 | 09:38 PM

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It looks pretty cool.

Mar 19, 2017 | 01:56 PM

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The one from the XF would probably be a direct-fit

Mar 19, 2017 | 09:53 PM

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Any bit of extra stiffness is a good thing, just ask Astra-Zeneka about Viagra. And I bet they'd make a batch if they had a group order. I wonder if it will fit a non-R model?

Mar 20, 2017 | 11:12 PM

jagstuart

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funny but I couldn't find one for the front. i wonder if there's even enough room under there for a brace?

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Mar 21, 2017 | 07:23 AM

clubairth1

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I kind of wonder about that. Jaguar has a 3 point one installed from the factory and it's pretty stout.

Do you think an additional bar would do anything?
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Mar 25, 2017 | 04:03 PM

anthawk

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I think the str already has some sort of brace under the plastic cover that covers the throttle body area I may be wrong though

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Mar 26, 2017 | 09:02 AM

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Yes all S Types have this 3 point front strut bar. Yes it's under the plastic cover.
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Mar 27, 2017 | 08:26 PM

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So the rear is the only one that would be needed, if one was needed at all. That front brace is quite hefty. If Jaguar went there with the front and not the back I doubt the rear needed it, unless you're racing it.

Mar 27, 2017 | 10:24 PM

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STR'S have a brace panal behind the rear seat . so i guess that was thought about and was enough of an improvement for jaguar to sign off the upgrade .

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