rear strut brace

[milwain]

I want to weld a strut brace into the back of my mova what's the best thing to use

[Benn]

I used scaffolding tube as it was nice and big. But any thick walled tubing well do.

[Nobby]

scaf tube mate

[Mieran]

stitch weld the seams around the turret while youre there

[_Jake]

do not use ****ty scaffolding tube... CDS will do.

[milwain]

yeah was thinking of useing scaff bar but is it not galvernised steel ? and _jake whats CDS ?

[Mike]

yeah was thinking of useing scaff bar but is it not galvernised steel ? and _jake whats CDS ?

CDS = Cold Drawn Steel

I only ever use proper seamless roll cage tube. Its cheap enough & made exactly for its purpose. Scaff tube is ridicously thick (4 or 5mm wall!) galvanised & iron rich so weights an utter ton!

[Iain]

I'd have to agree with Mike, enough to make a strut brace won't cost loads in CDS tube.

[Benn]

If i had know how easy it was to buy CDS tubing back when i fitted my brace i'd have used it.

[Nobby]

ive used scaf tube and mines fine lol and it was free lol

[mowgli]

scaffold tube is not very strong either.. its made from cheap steel, hence the massive wall thickness & will bend really easily...

BUT unless a complete cage is being welded in, a rear brace is useless.

[Benn]

^ I found as soon as it was welded in, the car felt much more stiffer, even on straight roads driving in a S patten...

[milwain]

cheers guys i think im gonna try and get some cds tube from some where then start doing it. will a hatchback roll cage fit into a saloon or will it need to be extended to reach the rear wheel arch ??

[Benn]

^ Saloons only have a bit of extra boot welded on, arches and that are in the same place

[milwain]

ok also wheres the best place to get a mk2 cav ignition system and what do the usually charge for them ?