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Turbo S strut tower brace from factory.
 Factory Turbo S strut tower brace, left side.
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10-01-2006, 08:34 AM
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huh?
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10-01-2006, 08:51 AM
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I think that the OP is arguing that the factory added re-enforcements from the strut tower to the frame rail for the turbo S models.
I am not certain if my non-s 87 951 has that or not, but I do not recall seeing it on earlier N/A cars. Perhaps that is a year-related modification, custom or otherwise?.... That said, I am not certain that it would have the same effect as a normal strut tower brace, since that only braces it to the frame rail on the same side, which can also flex with the strut tower.
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I think he was posting this for my benefit, CJ...something I said in another thread.
lleroyb, I see...I had the wrong idea. I'll look for this on my car next time I get the chance. I'm assuming these strut braces are part of the "sport chassis" option that the turbo-S came with? Thanks for the good info!
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10-01-2006, 09:39 AM
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My 89' 951 has them.rhd
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I could not see how to post a .jpg without starting a new thread. Sorry about that. As far as I know, only the turbo S spec cars have the braces. It was not an option otherwise. This has born out to be true for all of the cars I have seen so far. I think it is a great way to check for the S spec since it would be hard to retrofit and make it look sanitary.
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Hey Lou,
click the post reply button at the bottom and it will take you to a new screen. There will be a Upload Photo link under the reply box. Follow the instructions from there.
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yes, the turbo "s" had reinforced frame members in the front. no other cars were offered with this to my knowledge. it is an easy way to tell a"s".
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