PerfectPower Strut Brace
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I was notified by email today that PerfectPower is going to make a run of their shocktower braces. After contacting Sol back in september it is good to hear they will finally be available. Andreas is the only rennlister that I am aware of who has one of these installed in his 993. I have a hunch you could find his old thread for pics and comments. If you remember the issue of too short shock tower studs came up. I am going to contact Sol to see how this is being addressed.
Neil
Sol's email:
Hi 964 enthusiasts!
We may do a run of the Perfect Power 964 shocktower braces very shortly. I am confirming the actual number now. That will determine the exact, final price. I expect it to be around $325.00 U.S. Please let me know if you are an A, B, or C, below:
A. I've gotta have one of these now. They're awesome.
B. I'm interested in purchasing a shocktower brace, but not til later this spring or summer?
C. I've already purchased a shocktower brace. Don't ever email, call, or solicit me again!
Sol
P.S. In the past, we've black-anodized these. Do you have another color preference?
Don't forget about our 964 lowering collars too. Pictures of both are attached.
perfectpower@sbcglobal.net
Neil
Sol's email:
Hi 964 enthusiasts!
We may do a run of the Perfect Power 964 shocktower braces very shortly. I am confirming the actual number now. That will determine the exact, final price. I expect it to be around $325.00 U.S. Please let me know if you are an A, B, or C, below:
A. I've gotta have one of these now. They're awesome.
B. I'm interested in purchasing a shocktower brace, but not til later this spring or summer?
C. I've already purchased a shocktower brace. Don't ever email, call, or solicit me again!
Sol
P.S. In the past, we've black-anodized these. Do you have another color preference?
Don't forget about our 964 lowering collars too. Pictures of both are attached.
perfectpower@sbcglobal.net
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FWIW, I just shopped around for a strut brace and researched the gamut (Fabspeed, RS, rennline, brey krause, etc). I ended up buying one from Steve Wong at 911chips.com $205. No affiliation. It rocks the casbah.
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Neil,
"Search" is your friend!![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Andreas (who's currently sitting at Neil's computer....)
"Search" is your friend!
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dcdude68,
I would be cautious about the KLA bar. A buddy has one in his 993 and the mounting plates are very thick and as a result the studs are not long enough. There is not enough thread engagement. He has not had an issue thus far, but I do know for a fact that it is not correct. As an aircraft mechanic by trade I can tell you that inspection will never buy off on a fastener that does not have enough threads showing(1-2 1/2 optimal). The Steve Wong bar looks awesome, it appears to be a replica of the factory bar.
I would be cautious about the KLA bar. A buddy has one in his 993 and the mounting plates are very thick and as a result the studs are not long enough. There is not enough thread engagement. He has not had an issue thus far, but I do know for a fact that it is not correct. As an aircraft mechanic by trade I can tell you that inspection will never buy off on a fastener that does not have enough threads showing(1-2 1/2 optimal). The Steve Wong bar looks awesome, it appears to be a replica of the factory bar.
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dcdude68,
I would be cautious about the KLA bar. A buddy has one in his 993 and the mounting plates are very thick and as a result the studs are not long enough. There is not enough thread engagement. He has not had an issue thus far, but I do know for a fact that it is not correct. As an aircraft mechanic by trade I can tell you that inspection will never buy off on a fastener that does not have enough threads showing(1-2 1/2 optimal). The Steve Wong bar looks awesome, it appears to be a replica of the factory bar.
I would be cautious about the KLA bar. A buddy has one in his 993 and the mounting plates are very thick and as a result the studs are not long enough. There is not enough thread engagement. He has not had an issue thus far, but I do know for a fact that it is not correct. As an aircraft mechanic by trade I can tell you that inspection will never buy off on a fastener that does not have enough threads showing(1-2 1/2 optimal). The Steve Wong bar looks awesome, it appears to be a replica of the factory bar.
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That would be a maybe since it appears that the studs are permanently attached to the strut tower. I suppose you could remove them and use bolts, but it would be a pain in the butt to have to reach under and get a socket in that tight area to tighten it all up. By all means though give it a go if you like that bar. In its defense it looks like a nice piece, it just needed a little more engineering for a faultless install.
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I have a strut brace, that I was told by the PO is a factory brace. Does anyone know if there is a part number, and where it would be?
It looks similar to the brace pictured above, but without the holes in the bracket pieces.
Thanks
It looks similar to the brace pictured above, but without the holes in the bracket pieces.
Thanks
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I just received this (strut brace / strut brace) Strut Brace today from Cosmo Racing (No affiliation).
Constructed from aircraft grade T6061 lightweight billet aluminum.
Attractive pricing as well at $137 US
I will post a picture once installed.
Constructed from aircraft grade T6061 lightweight billet aluminum.
Attractive pricing as well at $137 US
I will post a picture once installed.
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