rear strut brace - not really needed?

[GTI_Gentle_Ben]

what would happen if i removed the rear strut brace?

i know handling would be worse but would all the steering geometry and suspension be affected by it as well?

having a baby in march and trying to think of ways to keep it rather than get a bigger car lol

cheers
Ben

 

[SirMixalot]

It`ll be fine.
I removed mine for a bit, didn`t really notice much difference.

 

[JClark]

As Mixalot said, it'll be absolutely fine. In my opinion they really don't make that much of a difference.

 

[curtis]

If you just using it for road use then its fine...
But if your going onto a track etc leave it in place

 

[Corbalicious]

It does bugger all tbh on its own, it's just a body brace. Tashas car hasnt had one for about 6 months and absolutely no difference.

 

[edk]

I guess that's down to less flex at the rear? I.e. the front brace does more because of the forces on the turrets when steering?

 

[Rob-Gti]

It's gonna reduce the amount of chassis flex or Nissan wouldn't fit it, it's just whether you drive it hard enough to notice a difference.

 

[edk]

Oh sure I was just working out how it doesnt matter as much if you loose the rear brace.

 

[sri_alan]

I notice the difference but its not a problem without it. The brace really does get in the way with the seats down

 

[VVLwezz]

im taking mine out soon as i cant fit the bikes in the boot