Mdrury

Weltmeister, under the carpet, $199.
Had it done at the same time as the well publicised Bilstein HD upgrade, so no additional labor charge.

Kevin Reilly

Found a new Brey Krause on ebay back in February for $75. Fit like a glove, under the carpet.

Mike in Chi

hn

It does matter which way you install it.

Robin and others on a recent thread recommend having the bar as close to the center line as possible, and with a half turn for outward pressure.

that's how I did mine.

Also, I didn't want to cut my carpet, so that's why I covered the bar with it.

M in C

Mike in Chi

hn
(additional thought)
A big caution on the install (which is very easy otherwise).

Do not overtighten the nuts on the bolts -- they strip easily.

I've read a lot on the board to not exceed 24 lbs.

My mechanic reccommended 16-20. Being a moderate, I did 18. Seems to be holding fine after a track weekend.

M

hn

Mike,

When i installed my bar, I was very cautious because i read that post of yours. Thx, Bet you didn't know your post saved me and othes lots of trouble About the torque, i didn't have a torque wrench so i just did it slowly.

Kevin,

I saw that bar on ebay AFTER i purchased mine. Well, at least you've got it <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

fingercots

hello,

i just called PMNA asking about the availability of the strut tower brace for the gt2 race car and the lady said that it was no longer available. do you guys have any idea why this would be? if this piece truly cannot be found, is my best bet to get the regular brace from my local porsche dealer? any input would be helpful

thanks

Greg Fishman

The GT2 strut brace is/was made by Matter. Maybe they have some. I wouldn't think PMNA would be stocking this piece as the GT-2 doesn't race in any pro venue, that I am aware of.

Another option could be the carbon bar that Robert Linton posted on this board. Not sure if they are making it yet or not.
Greg

fingercots

robert linton,
i have to ask, where did you get the part number for the gt2 strut tower brace? i called suncoast porsche and gave them that number but the guy i spoke to said it came up as a bad number and he had no idea how to find out about this piece for the gt2. also, does anyone have any other ideas concerning the location of this piece? i ran a search for the brand "matter" but not much came up for it, other than a roll cage made by them. any input would be helpful.
thanks

Mark S.

Racing Dynamics one piece aluminum brace. Best unit for the price bar none. $235.

Greg Fishman

do you have a link or phone number for Racing Dynamics? Location.

Viken

[quote]Originally posted by Greg Fishman:
<strong>do you have a link or phone number for Racing Dynamics? Location.</strong><hr></blockquote>

They don't have Porsche parts anymore but here's a link:

<a href="http://www.racdyn.com/LocalizedContent/USA/USA_HomePage.asp" target="_blank">http://www.racdyn.com/LocalizedContent/USA/USA_HomePage.asp</a>

Or

<a href="http://www.racingdynamics.com/" target="_blank">http://www.racingdynamics.com/</a>

fingercots

hello all,
thanks for trying to help with more info,

since the gt2 one piece aluminum brace seems to be unobtainable at this point, this is what i really want to know.... what is the deal with that one piece, totally carbon fiber strut brace unit that robert linton showed a picture of in the thread about carbon fiber control arms.

i guess thats just a unique fabrication developed by linton for demonstrative purposes but wow, id be willing to pay a pretty penny for an amzing piece like that

so... if you happen to read this robert linton, please reply

Viken

[quote]Originally posted by fingercots:
<strong>so... if you happen to read this robert linton, please reply</strong><hr></blockquote>

Why not email him directly with your question?

rdlinton@verizon.net

fingercots

thanks viken

Robert Linton

Just saw the latest. In response, the strut brace has gotten to a stage whereby it could be produced and, quite frankly, it is quite a good component. Using F1 technology, its weight is 410 grams and it is beautiful and I believe more functional than any 964/994 strut brace ever made.