Strut Brace - Factory?
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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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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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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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I think EVOMS made a CF one like that. Anyone else know for sure?
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Take lots of good pictures when you install please.