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front & rear strut brace?

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by VRV6BT1, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. VRV6BT1

    VRV6BT1 New Member

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    Hey all,
    I'm lookin @ puttin a strut brace on the front of my VR.
    But what about the back.......
    Could I get an adjustable strut brace (shock brace) and install it in the rear?
    What would be the benefits, because it is my belief that the rear could also benefit from some torsional strengthening.
    Are there any issues associated with an endeavor as thus?
    Also what of legal ramifications.

    Cheers....
     
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    im not too sure if you can autually purchase a strut bar for the rear..

    if i remember, (cant really check because my sound system is in the way) it looks like there is no place to autually mount it.


    surely some-1 can confirm with you
     
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    TheForgotten only human......

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    mounting it would come down to having the holes in place for bolts, which if i remember right, there are none. i can't really see any benefit in having one unless you race every weekend or you're a wannabe skyline owner, but that's just an opinion. my understanding is that they tighten up the front end for improved cornering, and i would think that with the lack of weight in the rear, having it stiffened up with a brace would make it more prone to stepping out.
    I know monkey warehouse have a centre brace, which goes in the cabin just behind the front seats, but last i checked they were only for VT onwards models
     

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