Nova Rear Strut Brace ?

[vaughanmc]

Anyone got a Nova rear strut brace that bolts to the top of the shocks ?

Cheers, Vaughan :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Bttt

[let_nova]

got a bolt on 1? bolts onto the same bit you would weld 1 in.

[vaughanmc]

Do you have any pics of it fella :)

[R1CH]

You want one that either bolts or welds in between the inner arches, the ones that bolt to the top of the shocks do f*ck all !!

[vaughanmc]

Did the Fearless ones that bolt to the shocks do nothing as well ?

I don't really want to bolt through the car or weld it...

[R1CH]

Did the Fearless ones that bolt to the shocks do nothing as well ?

I don't really want to bolt through the car or weld it...

Nope nowt at all, same as the cages !!

The whole point in strut braces are to stiffen up the shell between the suspension turrets, if your not willing to bolt / weld anything to the actual shell then your not gonna see any benefits (you probly wont notice any difference anyway).
If you just want one for looks and to add it to your cars spec then one that bolts to the shocks will do that job fine.

[Graeme]

There are two of that type on ebay, one in red and the other in black

[vaughanmc]

Aye I seen the ones your on about Graeme, one like that I'm after

Probably end up buying one of them :)

Cheers for the advice as well Rich

[sport]

I have the strut brace you want in red.

[vaughanmc]

Any pics of it ? Also, how much ?

[sport]

No pics but its the type you want that bolts to the shocks, its never been fitted £25

[vaughanmc]

£25 - I'll let you know mate

Need to sell my grey alloys 1st before I buy anything else

I'm interested though, what colour is it ?

[Mike]

Ill have to disagree with you there Rich. I added a Fearless rear brace to my SR way back in 2004, and I can honestly say I did notice a drastic improvement!

EDIT:

Ive got this if your interested? 45mm Dia FIA approved seamless tube, RSJ Joining brackets 3 phase welded on either end (not no DIY MiG welding on this) Tube cost £18 alone!

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/TWOC%20Rebuild/170.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Some confidence, cheers Mike :)

[Mike]

^ well yes, ive ran a bolt on one for the last 4 years. I'll shortly be venturing into weld in type so we'll see whats whats then.

[vaughanmc]

How much are you looking for, for that one Mike ? Delivered as well if possible...

[Mike]

Delivery aint a problem cheif, thing is, being as mine is "proper" CDS steel tube (3mm thick wall type) and the end brackets are hefty as they come 5mm thick jobbies it weights about 4kg (if my memory serves me correct lol)

Would be looking around £40 mark chap. BTW, its currently painted Satin Black.

[vaughanmc]

Really need to sell my wheels 1st before I go splashing the cash

I'll keep that in mind though Mike, looks a top job

[Mike]

Yeah just PM me if your still interested chap. I wont be welding one in until next year anyway & this will prolly end up on eBay by then lol

[vaughanmc]

:) Cheers fella

[Benn]

Thb you might feel a little bit from a top mount one, but really isnt worth it.

With a proper welded in one(or bolt to the turrets), you'll feel the back being stiffer just moving on a stright flat road. I couldnt beileve the difference.

Well worth doing.

[vaughanmc]

I'll give the bolt-on one a go for now and if it makes any improvements I'll get a weld-in one when the car goes to get painted

Cheers for all the advice as well :)

[Benn]

Bolt in on the turrets will work and its just 4small holes.

[sport]

£25 - I'll let you know mate

Need to sell my grey alloys 1st before I buy anything else

I'm interested though, what colour is it ?


Red.

[vaughanmc]

PM me a pic of it mate - Really interested

Just need to sell a few things 1st :)

[Mike]

Mines up for sale now chap.

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Mike - I'll let you know about it

Wee bit stuck for money at the moment