Rear, upper strut brace

[Equalizer]

Hello.

I want to install rear, upper strut brace to my LCR, but I don't know for sure if brace, that I found will fit.

That is what I found and how it should be installed:

Is this a proper brace and proper way of installation? I'm little afraid, because if I will have to mount it like this, I will have trouble to get to my spare wheel.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

I would ditch that option and invest in a rear ARB (Whiteline 24mm of Neuspeed 28mm)

 

[Equalizer]

You are talking about this, right?

http://www.awesomegti.com/neuspeed-rear-anti-roll-bar-28mm-golf-4-etc-25-10-28-8

I have read about this ARB, that it makes a big diffrence. For Polish standard is a looot of money, but I'll keep it in mind Thanks.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Correctamundo!

This is the Whiteline 24mm if you are on a bit of a budget. It makes a massive difference, I think its the best mod for your suspension you can do. Makes the back of the car more predictable (you will feel better when it's going to slide).

I have a front 23mm ARB and Whiteline 24mm rear ARB. On FWD cars is best if the rear ARB is bigger than the front ARB.

Whiteline 24mm Rear ARB overview by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

ARB Link closeup by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

ARB Wheel link closeup by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

ARB through 18" Wheel by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

 

[Equalizer]

Wow, it's a little bit close to the ground Do you have any problems with a bumps in the road?

If you're saying, that it makes so big difference than I'll think about it. But tell me please if the rear ARB from Audi S3 will do the similar work?

 

[L16YDW]

S3 rear arb won't fit as they are 4wd so completely different rear end setup.

 

[Equalizer]

Oh, you're right. I've forgotten, that they are 4WD.
But I see, that I would have to buy those "connectors" (I don't know how to name it in english):



What do you think about this set? Will it be good?

 

[nd-photo.nl]

The Neuspeed or Eibach will be tighter. Mine allow some play, but the rose joints used by Eibach/Neuspeed allow far less play.

I have seen people modifying the Whiteline kit with Rose Joints (check eBay or Hardware shop).

 

[Ash-Kennard]

Don't bother with the rear strut brace. Keep your boot functional. Basically does nothing, but remove some chassis flex.

Get the rARB from Eibach. You won't regret it.

 

[Equalizer]

Ok, thanks. I'll buy Eibach kit.