rear diagonal brace removal question

[Smallblock454]

The "stupid" Porsche engineers didn't drill a hole in the brace plate, because the stability of this brace plate is realy important. It stabilizes the rear axle. And because it is made of alumiunium the material can get weak over years if you harm the structure by a 2" hole.

Maybe you should install something like this now:
http://www.rennline.com/Cayman_Boxster-Tie-Downs-Stabilizer-Bar/products/1067/

Or as an alternative:
http://986forum.com/forums/99433-post29.html
http://986forum.com/forums/99785-post32.html
Complete thread: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/10817-driving-impressions-lower-stress-bar-2.html

Or another option: http://pedrosgarage.com/Site_2/TechnoBrace.html

BTW: how can i link to a position in a thread?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

The "stupid" Porsche engineers didn't drill a hole in the brace plate, because the stability of this brace plate is realy important. It stabilizes the rear axle. And because it is made of alumiunium the material can get weak over years if you harm the structure by a 2" hole.

Maybe you should install something like this now:
Cayman/Boxster Tie Downs & Stabilizer Bar-Rennline, Inc.

Or as an alternative:
http://986forum.com/forums/99433-post29.html
http://986forum.com/forums/99785-post32.html
Complete thread: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/10817-driving-impressions-lower-stress-bar-2.html

Or another option: TechnoBrace

BTW: how can i link to a position in a thread?

We put 2" holes in a lot of these plates, and have done for years without any issues, as have many other shops.