herbiemercman Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hi guys, I see a few cars on here with a beam / brace fitted from the nearside top damper mount to the offside damper mount, at a guess this is to strengthen the shell / bodywork.? Just cannot see why the stock cars do not have this.? Is it a bhp maxed out thing where the huge torque can distort the bodyshell.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I take it you mean a strut brace ? Accessibility and cost is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 No Supras come from the factory with them, but 2JZ-GTE equipped Toyota Aristos Do. As above, the common term for them is a Strut Brace. For comparison Stock Supra engine bay Stock Aristo engine bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris88 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I guess that Toyota considered the Supra chassis stiff enough without an additional brace but not so the heavier Aristo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 They don't do a fat lot and mostly cosmetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzyfingers Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 It keeps suspension geometry in line. You will be amazed how much chassis flex you will get under heavy cornering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 You would be surprised how little most of the aftermarket strutbraces increase rigidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I guess that Toyota considered the Supra chassis stiff enough without an additional brace but not so the heavier Aristo. Pretty much the same weight, but the Aristo has more doors so more flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Isn't the Supra just over 1600kg, and the Aristo around 1800? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornimac Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 this is so unfair enjoy my loved ones ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Isn't the Supra just over 1600kg, and the Aristo around 1800? Nope. Last Aristo I weighed was 1640. That was a Mk1 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 According to the link below, J-spec Supras are 1500-1550kg, so still quite a difference. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?325044-Why-do-some-supras-have-a-beam-across-the-top-of-the-engine&p=4057525#post4057525 The difference is not surprising, Toyota went to a great deal of weight saving with the MK4 Supra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 They look shiny, but make some aspects of engine access harder. 99% of them have no functional benefit to body shell rigidity whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 No Supras come from the factory with them, but 2JZ-GTE equipped Toyota Aristos Do. As above, the common term for them is a Strut Brace. For comparison Stock Supra engine bay http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1845/1941/4610970035_large.jpg Stock Aristo engine bay http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/Riz-G/Aristo/DSC04536.jpg thankyou for info, great pickies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thankyou everybody, The majority of replies are what i figured, i might be a supra wizz if i keep asking questions, it's a f--ing joke when you think i have owned the car for 20 years. ! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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