Strut Braces: Different Types

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Mar 19, 2014 | 05:14 PM

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BradB

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I have the Breyer Krause. Excellent quality and fits completely under the OEM trunk felt.
http://www.bkauto.com/R_1530_Strut_T...3_p/r-1530.htm

Mar 19, 2014 | 06:35 PM

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Knight

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Quad just hinted this in his earlier post, do these strut bars actually make a difference for street/spirited driven cars?

Mar 19, 2014 | 07:54 PM

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Quadcammer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight

Quad just hinted this in his earlier post, do these strut bars actually make a difference for street/spirited driven cars?

in terms of driving performance, i'd say you would not notice. for me the reduction in windshield noise was worth it.

Mar 19, 2014 | 08:15 PM

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Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight

Quad just hinted this in his earlier post, do these strut bars actually make a difference for street/spirited driven cars?

Its really depends on how hard you drive and what you do with the car. Normal street use, not much.

Spirited country roads, the effect is noticeable. Sticky tires make it more so.

Mar 19, 2014 | 08:22 PM

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Kika

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight

Quad just hinted this in his earlier post, do these strut bars actually make a difference for street/spirited driven cars?

It made a huge difference on my 911SC Targa, my 993 has always had it, and is a coupe, so 1. I have never driven the 993 without one, and 2. Probably makes less difference on a coupe vs. a cab.

One the other hand, it probably won't hurt anything either.

Mar 19, 2014 | 09:33 PM

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Falcondrivr

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TRG carbon fiber brace is around $175. It fits under the carpet.

Mar 20, 2014 | 12:07 AM

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Dryfly57

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Mar 20, 2014 | 12:29 AM

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JenSP

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Another Perfect Power recommendation - well made and finished, sits under the carpet nicely (or over if you want to) and stopped my windscreen creak which is a good indication of the job its doing. I'm no engineer but can't see how a hinged brace can be more effective than direct span braces such as this, the RUF and Matter/Fabspeed ?

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Mar 20, 2014 | 12:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

in terms of driving performance, i'd say you would not notice. for me the reduction in windshield noise was worth it.

Funny, that's why I installed a PerfectPower bar on mine. It sure got rid of that morning noise.

Mar 20, 2014 | 01:00 AM

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MartinC2S

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Anyone have better pics of the PerfectPower brace? The one pic on the site kinda sucks...

Also, any pics of the RUF brace installed? That's the one I've been planning on getting.

Thanks!

Mar 20, 2014 | 01:10 AM

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Mar 20, 2014 | 05:40 AM

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911PERVY

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Why hide it under the carpet?

Mar 20, 2014 | 08:48 AM

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craig001

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Keep in mind that if you get an actual RUF brace then you need to replace the four front strut mount bolts with 24mm long ones. The RUF brace is a straight drop-in for 964's but not on the 993.

Mar 20, 2014 | 11:58 AM

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gridlock61

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Thanks to everyone for all the great information and dialogue. I ended up ordering the one from PerfectPower, as I liked their design the most.

Mar 20, 2014 | 12:14 PM

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Mike J

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Quote:

Originally Posted by craig001

Keep in mind that if you get an actual RUF brace then you need to replace the four front strut mount bolts with 24mm long ones. The RUF brace is a straight drop-in for 964's but not on the 993.

Hmm ... I have installed a RUF brace (and a copy RUF brace), and the recessed holes seem deep enough to get lots of thread on the nuts without changing the studs. The 964's and 993's are the same at the strut towers from what I have seen (and the same suspension underneath).

Cheers,

Mike

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