Does the trunk brace do anything?
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Re: Does the trunk brace do anything? (SoCal ITR)
Why take it off?????
It ties the rear "frame" rails together to make the chassis more rigid.
No you wont notice it in the street, because you cant stress the car enough to make it a difference, but on the track I am sure it serves as it is intended to.
What? You save a whole 1/4 pound??? Take a ****.
It ties the rear "frame" rails together to make the chassis more rigid.
No you wont notice it in the street, because you cant stress the car enough to make it a difference, but on the track I am sure it serves as it is intended to.
What? You save a whole 1/4 pound??? Take a ****.
Will you make something up for me please?
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Re: Does the trunk brace do anything? (SoCal ITR)
Hmm.... I think I'll take it off then.
Leave it on. It isn't even in the way really.
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Re: Does the trunk brace do anything? (SoCal ITR)
It's not for weight savings, but if I don't need it, why have it on the car? I was just curious if it did anything.
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Re: Does the trunk brace do anything? (SoCal ITR)
Hmm.... I think I'll take it off then.
Gets in the way when you are trying to get to the spare tire and junk.
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Re: Does the trunk brace do anything? (B2FiNiTY)
the brace will allow the car to turn high speed corners much better. You will notice the difference on the track or going through roundabouts at about 50mph 
if your ITR is street driven only, then take it off coz it will not give u any performance related benefits.
if your ITR is street driven only, then take it off coz it will not give u any performance related benefits.
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Re: Does the trunk brace do anything? (B( * Y * )BIES)
If your car bends in corners, the suspension geometry is out the window. All of the many bars you'll find on the R help keep it stiff, and the suspension geometry constant.
Our car handles better than most ferraris. Dont mess with it...
[Modified by jond, 9:12 AM 5/2/2002]
Our car handles better than most ferraris. Dont mess with it...
[Modified by jond, 9:12 AM 5/2/2002]
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Re: Does the trunk brace do anything? (George Knighton)
It does prevent chassis flex.
As you progress in your track events, however, the bar becomes more important.
As you progress in your track events, however, the bar becomes more important.