Z-man

No we won't (well, we'll try not to!)

Please give details - we want to know!

-Z-man.

tconn

Z-man
Whats wrong with having a strut tower brace??
I bought one since I won't be in stock class this year.(autox)
I'll be running 245/45/16's all the way around this year using the 16x9
clubsports from two sets I have.

Z-man

Well, for one thing, they really don't make one for my 944S2.

Second: it gets in the way if you need to work on your engine.

Third: most people slap one on and their 'butt dyno' tells them they have improved the car's handling. Unless something is done to tighten up the rear end somewhat a front STB will only add more understeer to our cars, which as discussed above, are already prone to plowing.

The third reason is the main reason why I'm not a big fan of STB's.

-Z-man.

DDP

But really STB are more of a bling since they dont do very much, at all. And just to make you happy, I have welt 250s in front and konis all aroung with a devilish STB. So yes, I have a lot of understeer. I am basically plow happy.

RAPID944

Will D90 16x9 wheels with 245/45/16 tires fit in front of 951?

Thom

The offset of 7.5x16 D90 is 65 mm
The offset of 9x16 D90 is 52.3 mm
65 > 52.3 => it should fit on your '90 951 no problem.
Just fit your rear wheels at the front and you will know for sure.

PS : have you eventually looked at the font shocks on your 951 ? I sent you a PM a long time ago.

RAPID944

Thanks Thom.
In month or two i will be changing suspension to Bilstein Cup, then I will take a pictures of original shocks.

Matt H

I have RE730s mounted on the wheels currently. You are welcome to check it out virtually any time.
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DDP

Thanks Matt. One problem, I am in the middle of baffling my oil pan, doing my clutch, and installing my turbo....hehe. So maybe sometime later in March if thats ok? I would love to check out your car as well.

Matt H

Any time, just let me know. Someday I will actuall have it finished!
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Dan Hovang

The front strut towers can easily flex several millimeters during cornering, even with street tyres. Try and tape a string between the tower and the middle of the firewall and see the tape get ripped.

A good roll cage which is connected to the towers and a strut brace is a good thing if you want to control the tyres.