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Strut Brace Confusion
I have been thinking about adding a strut brace to my 911. I have been looking inthe used section but rarely see one so I figure they last the life of a car and then disintegrate when the car is junked.
Anyway, it seems I can buy a basic style from our host (a JM Product) for about $120 or spend much more from others. Why should I spend more? My plan is for occasional AutoX use (5-8 times/year) and normal P-car driving. Any thoughts?
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Harry 1970 VW Sunroof Bus - "The Magic Bus" 1971 Jaguar XKE 2+2 V12 Coupe - {insert name here} 1973.5 911T Targa - "Smokey" 2020 MB E350 4Matic |
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10-11-2004, 07:33 PM
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I'm in the same boat, and I wanna see the answer to this.
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10-11-2004, 07:55 PM
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Same here, I have been looking at all the braces. Is there a strength difference?
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10-11-2004, 08:17 PM
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Last I heard, effects are minimal, so you need to go with the elephant racing triangulated one, that attaches to floor as well. I do not yet have one, so I have not "expert" opinion.
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10-11-2004, 08:20 PM
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I have the simple bar. MMarsh posted a method on how to properly mount them. meaning the mfg don't have a clue. other than that when I take this serious for my street car I'm gonna do whaterver I can get away with to stiffen up the front end.. maybe Charlie bar, maybe Elephant Racing. I haven't really investigated yet but I would figure that Elephant Racing probably improved on the best design available.
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10-11-2004, 08:31 PM
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Any thoughts on the less expensive bar... anyone... bueller?
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Harry 1970 VW Sunroof Bus - "The Magic Bus" 1971 Jaguar XKE 2+2 V12 Coupe - {insert name here} 1973.5 911T Targa - "Smokey" 2020 MB E350 4Matic |
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10-13-2004, 05:28 PM
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I have a straight, basic aluminum bar by Rennline. I like it. I can't say much about the difference it made, since I installed it together with all new suspension bits (turbo tierods, 22mm torsion bars, hard bushings etc ...). I believe that the strut brace in the 911 does not make that much of a difference, since there is no engine sitting in there and the solid pan is pretty good at stiffening things up, compared to a car with an engine and a big hollow section there... The rennline bar is light and nicely done. If I'd be more serious, I'd go with the Elephant stuff.
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10-13-2004, 07:48 PM
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