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Old 09-30-2016, 01:09 PM
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Strut Brace - Factory?
I've got a carbon fiber strut brace on my car (that I think had been the source of a rattle that's been driving me nuts, was a little loose). Upon some searches, I dont' think this piece is factory, or did they come with a CF strut brace?
 
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Old 09-30-2016, 01:12 PM
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Old 09-30-2016, 03:29 PM
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No. And it is really not doing much either - aside from bling. So if it rattles, get rid of it. The 996/7 does not need a strut tower brace.
 
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Old 09-30-2016, 03:44 PM
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Looks like that is from Ecklers (Performance Products) from some time ago.
 
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Originally Posted by stevemfr
No. And it is really not doing much either - aside from bling. So if it rattles, get rid of it. The 996/7 does not need a strut tower brace.
I've actually heard from guys who track their car pretty hard that is beneficial and noticeable difference.

The 997 Cup cars run one, and this in addition to the full cage..

PN is 99750423390

It was required for Carrera Cup cars beginning a few years ago due to front end chassis flex.

Pg 15 of this document describes the piece http://pgt3ccb.com/images/media/Tech..._addendum1.pdf

Will it make a difference on the street with a car running soft suspension spring rates, probably not.. But for the race cars, it is seen to be a benefit and in fact a requirement for racing in some regions.
 
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Old 09-30-2016, 07:40 PM
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The strut brace works. Porsche installed strut braces as a retrofit on late model 997Cups. I have one on my car... It does stiffen the chassis especially if you are running stiff springs as I am (1400/1500).
 
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That piece reminds me of the Rennline piece, except with carbon center rod instead of aluminum... They only offer aluminum on the site, but there are pics showing a carbon one
 
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Too bad no one make a triangulated strut brace that also bolts to the firewall for maximum stiffness
 
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I just recently got this

http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...trut-brace.htm


 
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How do you like it ?
 
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Originally Posted by SeattleTurbo
That piece reminds me of the Rennline piece, except with carbon center rod instead of aluminum... They only offer aluminum on the site, but there are pics showing a carbon one
I think EVOMS made a CF one like that. Anyone else know for sure?
 
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How do you like it ?
I haven't installed it yet, The quality looks great and the pics on IG look really nice with it installed.
 
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Hotrod, looks like this Evolution motorsports one: http://m.ebay.com/itm/122132321369
 
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Originally Posted by awdbiturbo1
I haven't installed it yet, The quality looks great and the pics on IG look really nice with it installed.
Take lots of good pictures when you install please.
 
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Originally Posted by rxbike
Too bad no one make a triangulated strut brace that also bolts to the firewall for maximum stiffness
The 997 part number I posted above does exactly this.
 
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