Wanted Rear strut braces

[Davyhoogy]

Hi all

Soon I will be getting some diff mount and chassis welding/repairs done.
If quite like to install a front and rear strut brace just to give a bit of extra strength and rigidity to the car.
I have a '98 2.8.
I think I recall a few years ago someone had rear upper braces made to go inside the car on the top mounts, are these still around?

I know I can get front ones anywhere but it is the rear that I am really after. Goes on the top mounts and still allows the roof to fully retract.

TIA
Davey

 

[5harp3y]

they were made by Bertini, but not sure if they are still available.

https://zroadster.org/threads/rear-...z3m-roadster-with-reinforced-top-mounts.7842/

there are some good looking braces on eBay at the moment for £80 ish (front)

 

[Ianmc]

just to give a bit of extra strength and rigidity to the car.

IMO these are just "bling". If that's what you are after, great.

 

[windym]

IMO these are just "bling". If that's what you are after, great.

You need to try a brace to appreciate the difference they make. Although a brace will not cover worn suspension, they certainly enhance the ride and handling when used with new or good springs, shocks and bushes.

Andy

 

[roadvoyager1]

Remener reading that the rear brace reduces clearance under car (it sticks out downwards). With yours already being seriously lowered check before you buy. Get the wrong one and your wheels won't be touching the road.

 

[windym]

Remener reading that the rear brace reduces clearance under car (it sticks out downwards). With yours already being seriously lowered check before you buy. Get the wrong one and your wheels won't be touching the road.

The op is talking tower braces not under body braces.

Andy

 

[Davyhoogy]

Thanks, it doesn't look like that thread has been active for a good few years. But that is what I'm after!

 

[Sean d]

IMO these are just "bling". If that's what you are after, great.

No, the front without doubt makes a difference, the car feels a lot flatter when cornering

 

[t-tony]

Although a brace will not cover worn suspension,

I think @GazHyde will state the exact opposite here Andy. My Z3 had K&W coil overs when I bought it which were great, fitting my strut brace added to the rigid feel I have to say.

Tony.

 

[Ianmc]

enhance the ride and handling when used with new or good springs, shocks and bushes.

IMO, the priority is to ensure the bushes and other suspension components are in good condition. When so, my experience of fitting a strut brace made no difference whatsoever. Other opinions are clearly available.

 

[Davyhoogy]

IMO, the priority is to ensure the bushes and other suspension components are in good condition. When so, my experience of fitting a strut brace made no difference whatsoever. Other opinions are clearly available.

Other components have/will be replaced. Im after a rear one just to give me a bit more strength on the rear and stop it flexing as much in the hopes it will prevent any more tears/cracks in and around the diff mount and the surrounding metal as that's an issue I'm currently dealing with.
The front one us just because I may as well haha

 

[Stevo7682]

After reading this thread so far I have came to the conclusion that there's definitely 2 different opinions on this