rear strut brace

[v6 steve]

does anyone have one or know of any place that sells them, iv been wanting to get one for the turbo ill most likely make one but would like to see one before i do

I know Sharon has one in hers but cant find a pic of it

[Fraz]

I know Lenk do one

[v6 steve]

I know Lenk do one

link please mr N

[MarkV6]

Some random google searches...
do a search on ebay.de for ` domstrebe hinten calibra ` and you will find some, just send them a message asking if they post to UK as they never list post to over here

Wiechers is the company that make them; if you are really keen they do a roll cage for Calibra too.
Roll cage aside, if you are doing rear strut brace, definitely look at Whiteline rear ARB too ( infact look at them before rear brace)

a quick google on 'wiechers and calibra' will reveal plenty of internet sellers.

Not tried them myself though...

[Fraz]

they do two infact

non Turbo €58






and Turbo €99

[v6 steve]

im hopeing to get a whitline ARB for my christmas, why would there be 2 types cant see and reason

[MarkV6]

im hopeing to get a whitline ARB for my christmas, why would there be 2 types cant see and reason

The thicker the rear arb the less understeer you will get.

Found a whiteline 18mm (standard??) or 20mm (oversize) arb kit from here 18mm £105.25 or £140.98 for a 20mm oversize

Expensive though if the oversize pushes you to an oversteering car...

[v6 steve]

im hopeing to get a whitline ARB for my christmas, why would there be 2 types cant see and reason

The thicker the rear arb the less understeer you will get.

Found a whiteline 18mm (standard??) or 20mm (oversize) arb kit from here 18mm £105.25 or £140.98 for a 20mm oversize

Expensive though if the oversize pushes you to an oversteering car...

Sorry Mark i was talking about the strut brace cant see why the turbo would need a diffrent one, i think ill be going for the 18mm arb as im sure thats whats on the rear at the mo

[MarkV6]

Sorry Mark i was talking about the strut brace cant see why the turbo would need a diffrent one, i think ill be going for the 18mm arb as im sure thats whats on the rear at the mo

Ooooo looks like the Bishops finger distracted me too maybe the tubby has a stronger rear end because of the rear transmission system and mounting points....

maybe, I dunno, possibly,

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[v6 steve]

Sorry Mark i was talking about the strut brace cant see why the turbo would need a diffrent one, i think ill be going for the 18mm arb as im sure thats whats on the rear at the mo

Ooooo looks like the Bishops finger distracted me too maybe the tubby has a stronger rear end because of the rear transmission system and mounting points....

maybe, I dunno, possibly,

Normal service will be resumed mon-fri 0600-2200

the turbo axel fits on to any rear subframe so that cant be it could be because there might be more twist with the power going to the rear, i would think any strut would be an improvment. Iv a 16v front brace in the shed might see how had it would be to make it fit, it should be bigger might just need cut and rewelded

[MarkV6]

the turbo axel fits on to any rear subframe so that cant be it could be because there might be more twist with the power going to the rear, i would think any strut would be an improvment. Iv a 16v front brace in the shed might see how had it would be to make it fit, it should be bigger might just need cut and rewelded

It must need a slight 'outward' tension (perhaps +1 or 2mm) between the suspension turrets though, to counter the body flex and keep everything tight.

[garyb]

A single bar strut brace doesn't really work on the rear, you need an X brace.

I'll see if I can get some pix of mine emailed to me.

Whiteline rear ARB is a cracking upgrade. Stiffening rear end increases traction on the front hence reducing understeer. Best combined with adjustable suspension like Koni Sport or Bilstein B8 particularly on front.