Strut Braces On A N/a?

[mk1_salami]

After a wee discussion with JappyBeast, it appears his car - and loads of other 2's all - have the cross over strut brace installed in the engine bay. I don't! Is it missing or did some of them not come with this?

[DeusMR2]

as far as i know the only cars without a strut brace were the 3SFE engines (though i think may have had a single brace). All t-bar models should have strut braces. have a look round the mounts for evidence of someone taking them off previously...

do you have braces on the front struts?

[mk1_salami]

Yeah front but not back!

How much difference do you think these make? I could with a bit less roll

[mattmr2]

I'd deffo fit one to be safe....

[System~G]

What type of roof do you have?

With the N/A's - T-Bars have struts front and rear. Moon roof's (sunroof) and tin-tops only have them in the front. This is because the chassis are obviously weaker without a solid roof. You'd be surprised how much rigidity is lost when loosing a roof or window.

They can be fitted as an aftermarket item and will stiffen the ride up a little more.

[John R]

My t-bar has front and rear braces.

[Bibbs]

I was speaking to a bloke about making big chunky braces .. but his missus has left work and I've lost his number ..

will chase this up ..

[mattmr2]

Get on the case Bibbs............ i like it big and chunky!

[Bibbs]

i like it big and chunky!

and how is the missus ? :)

[ZeroBlade]

u prolly scared her off u massive git :P

haha

I rem u saying bout these a while bak they would look sweet as.

-Z

[mk1_salami]

Seems I'm missing a rear strut brace then. It's a T-bar, it does roll a bit but I didn't think twice about it?! If anyone is getting new "chunky" strut braces - can I get their old one? How much would you be looking for? If not where could I get myself a cheap one - I'll try and email rogue systems.

[midmotorsteve]

I just got a t-bar stock strut brace inc postage from eBay for £30 to put in the back of my moon roof car, can't hurt to stiffen it more. Also got a GAB stainless chunky one up front. Yesterday there was one on eBay with no bids at 99p, typical i thought after i'd just bought one.

[ZeroBlade]

is that one still on?

ur big on eBay l8ly, mite havta get myself on there and score some sweet deals!

-Z

[Dame]

No rear strut brace on my N/A coupe. I think it may only appear on the T-bars and Turbos as standard.

[JappyBeast]

I really thought salami was winding me up. Never seen one without braces before!