Rear Strut Brace

[Midnight]

Just a quick question to people who have or have had a rear strut brace.

I'm doubting you can feel much if any difference having one fitted, but I have been wrong before.

Other than looks will it aid track performance or are they more of a gimmick? Do the rear suspension move than much to warrant one?



I think I seen some on the net ranging from £30 - £80.00, so not that expensive and will look nice in a 'stripped' rear Clio.




Main thing, are there any negatives having one fitted?

 

[jezcharger]

The majority say they don't do anything, but I had one fitted on my old 172 cup and I reckon they do make a small difference, but this may of been a placebo effect. I would say a proper welded in bar between the rear arches would be of more effect.

Downsides are you lose a bit of boot space!

 

[MartinR]

They make a big difference to your shopping because you can tie the bags to it. Don't bother.

 

[Adam G]

Good for drying socks apparently.

 

[MG cup]

Buy a RARB it will actually do something to suspension geometry.

There is nothing to be gained by a rear brace unless you plan on crashing your car and want the strut tops to hold up a little better.

 

[Bobby.]

Pointless piece of metal.

 

[-Danman-]

Just there to look pretty mate.