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GC GTS Aero Kit · 10-19-2013, 05:07 AM

How much does that rear brace weigh?

mrk1 · 10-19-2013, 11:34 AM

I haven't weighted the brace but its probably 9-10lbs. Ive been playing with the end plates to find that balance between lightweight and strength.

Everything is made from stainless so not as light as AL but it was its pros and cons

I've definitely thought about doing a machined AL piece but thats for another time.

SloS14 · 10-19-2013, 11:52 AM

Very impressive fabrication.

wootwoot · 10-19-2013, 12:38 PM

For the rear trunk brace; are those lower mounting bolts OEM? Or did you have to drill them in the chassis?

Flat Black VW · 10-19-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wootwoot

For the rear trunk brace; are those lower mounting bolts OEM? Or did you have to drill them in the chassis?

He stated earlier they are in the baby seat bolt down locations. So it seems as though there is no drilling needed.

OP, as others have said, I am VERY interested in the rear brace. Would probably buy the front also if you do a package deal.

TheRipler · 10-19-2013, 01:40 PM

Nice work!

mrk1 · 10-19-2013, 01:45 PM

I try my best to make all my ideas/parts use factory bolt holes and not require drilling of cutting. Kind of learned my lesson on that in the past.

When the time comes I will have a chat with the powers that be about maybe being a vendor here. As of right now I am building a website for my work shop so that's priority.

mfbmike · 10-20-2013, 04:10 AM

Funny you mention that. The brace I posted above required drilling into the chassis. Needless to say, took some testicular fortitude. lol.

Measure twice, drill once.

spitfire481 · 10-21-2013, 07:24 PM

I need that rear brace!

mrk1 · 10-21-2013, 08:32 PM

turbo manifold materials on order, FI needs a bigger exhaust so I started with a 3" front pipe

FR-S FI · 10-21-2013, 08:46 PM

Sweet work man! I want that rear brace too!

kask2_6.0 · 10-21-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk1

turbo manifold materials on order, FI needs a bigger exhaust so I started with a 3" front pipe

Nice work man! Good to see other people doing there own creations as well

Materials for my exhaust showed up today. Excited to get started!

Turbowned · 10-21-2013, 10:16 PM

Local fabricator, eh? Good to know.

mrk1 · 10-21-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

Local fabricator, eh? Good to know.

Always happy to assist

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