Strut Brace

[RichardLW]

Just got one and raring to go and fit it. Question. This, presumably, fits on the most forward mounting points and not the rear pair? In the rear position, I think that the brace will not clear the tank.

Thanks guys.

 

[LK_991GTS]

It fits on the forward mounting points. Also, be very careful not to overtighten the nuts - double check, but I recall they are something like 18lbft.

 

[RichardLW]

Thanks Lawrence.

Another question. The fixing brackets are L-shaped. Do they go this way round - L > front of car or t'other ? Does it make a difference anyway?

Thanks again.

 

[968er]

Richard,

Think it will only fit one way and remain tight to the tank.

 

[RichardLW]

Thanks - will try that later as I now have the right size allen key.

 

[RichardLW]

Allen key that locks the bar to the brackets.

All sorted now and it does seem to make a difference even in day to day driving. And a load of rattles have gone so it can't be bad.

 

[burrow01]

Do you have a photo?

How much luggage space does it take up?

Pete

 

[Pickled Piper]

It's up to you really. I fitted one to my 993 a while back. I took it for a drive without, fitted the brace and then drove the same route again in the same manner. The turn in and responsiveness is improved marginally. I'm sure it makes a bigger difference on the track. However, don't expect any drastic changes in the behaviour of the car as a result of fitting it.

Finally, it does look good under the bonnet.

I got mine from Carnewal. Apparently it is a copy of genuine Porsche item. The quality is superb.

pp

 

[willstatt]

More beneficial on sloppy targas and cabrios than proper coupes I understand![]

 

[davepaul993]

mine is a c2 coupe so not much point in fitting one ?

 

[willstatt]

Not sure really... I was just being a bit contentious. The Coupe body is very stiff though, and I doubt if a driver could tell whether there was a brace on or not. Someone with more knowledge experience will no doubt answer soon!

Will

 

[hanhams81]

Would fitment increase stiffness enough to reduce windscreen creak?
Hanhams81

 

[davepaul993]

does anyone know if this would go onto a c2 ? http://www.strutbracer.co.uk/page1.php?sitepage=4&partid=147&modelid=803&manuf=65

 

[tim993]

Maurice - do you know if the one Gert sells an actual Porsche factory part? 250 euro does not sound too bad - there are plenty of more costly bits one could add! I wonder what a UK dealer charges for the same?

tim

 

[cytefx]

when I asked a dealer they said about 350 but they were on back order, I got one from a person in the states that had a few on a shelf, all in i think mine cost about £200 inc shipping, taxes etc. And its the proper rs version

 

[tim993]

thanks Maurice - i also communicated with Gert who confirmed the same.

now i have stiffer suspension, i'm thinking it may be a decent addition to the car, but i would only want to fit a genuine Porsche one.

As you are clearly a guru on 993 matters, Maurice - do you know if the Turbo S was supplied with a strut-brace and if so, was it the same as the RS one?

cheers

tim

 

[tim993]

ORIGINAL: MoC2S

Documentation on the Turbo S is very hard to come by, Tim. TTBoMK they had no strut brace as standard, but I'm happy to be corrected ... [:-]

The other one you may find (on my car, for instance .. ;-)) is the factory GT2 EVO one .. AFAIK these are no longer available except as clones. Very simple, strong and light .. []

cheers, Maurice []

Maurice - I'm shocked - is your car 'not as nature intended'? sell me your strut brace - it belongs on a turbo car - and you'll feel better returning yours closer to factory spec

. Also, the porsche-nerd in me requires that i ask you to reply with the part number for the GT2 EVO strut brace (please)

(btw - comms with Gert confirms the TTS did have it's own brace, but with a carbon finish and a Turbo S script - no longer available, of course...)

tim

 

[davepaul993]

i have found this company selling strut braces, whats your thoughts on this carbon one ?




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993 All Models de 09.93 - 08.97
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[Dave Wilkinson]

Dave,

I haven't read through the entire thread, so I apologise if I'm repeating anything that has been said, but the carbon fibre strut brace you mentioned above is very, very similar to the one sold by Advanced Car Products (here). ACP is run by Rob Mugglestone - one of the publishers of Total 911 - and he is a dedicated Porsche enthusiast having owned a 964 in the past and a GT3 currently.

I bought one of the carbon fibre strut braces for my (now ex-) BMW 330 and it was extremely well made and I have no doubt the 993 version will be just as good. Their price is £149 - so not a million miles from the French one in pricing.

No affiliation .............

Regards

Dave

 

[davepaul993]

hi ya i got the carbon fibre one for £137.00 including a £25.00 pcgb discout & delivery, arrived in 1 day brill, it looks the dogs ........
just got to get it fitted on now !

cheers for all the help
dave