brace on steering of 993's when 18" rims are fitted.

[runner911]

Advice please .
I read somewhere recently that some sort of brace is required to support part of the steering assembly on 993's if 18 inch rims are fitted. Just spoken to my local OPC who have never heard of the idea, and certainly don't stock any such part .
Any ideas ?

[BigGriff]

Think they might be talking about a strut brace.

[clubsport]

'96 Model year cars were fitted with the steering brace....if your car had 18" wheels from the factory then they would probably have fitted it then.

From PET ask your dealer if he has part number 993-347-131-02. That should do the trick.

[ian_dorrian]

It's called a steering rack bracket and available from www.carnewal.com for 39 euros

>> Edited by ian_dorrian on Thursday 27th October 11:47

[verysideways]

www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p93120.htm

[BigGriff]

I sit corrected. That's news to me, but would'nt the strut brace do something similar?

[verysideways]

Nope, strut brace stops the chassis flexing (or reduce it at least) - this bracket stops the steering rack from flexing from the additional load/stress/weight of lowered suspension/bigger wheels/track work.

I think every 993 that doesn't have one of these should get one - it would certainly reduce the number of people who have to form out £500 on a recon'd steering rack.

How's the car Rich? Got them spacers yet?