Removable with simple hand tools would be nice. So a decent load can be hauled when needed. But, definitely a worth while place to upgrade!

 

I'd be interested. Semi-permanent mounting is fine and I have no problem drilling into my car.

 

Non removable but functional. Whose going to take the thing in and out to get grocerys ?? It's not a 5 minute job IMHO

 

i think it would be nice to have brackets that are permanently mounted with a cross bar that could be removed. i don't know how possible that would be though.

 

I agree. Some sort of quick release is a must. This can be done, just need to be creative.

Think of a quick release from a bike wheel.

Also, check out the Rock Shox Maxxle (used on mountain bike freeride forks). It's a through-axle system that is a quick release.

Maybe they will sell you the parts... ha.

 

is a version possible to be used with rear seat? or just by putting rear seat back down instead of removing it?

 

x2

 

would this be an option for the convertibles? I'm ok with permanent in that case as long as i can still access the fuel pump etc... things that may be necessary. I'd be more concerned with functionality. I don't want to buy the thing and not see any improvement!

 

maybe something like this:

or this:

or like this one:

i'd be very interested in things like these too:

 

i'd be very interested in things like these too:

this looks like all it does is lighten your wallet

 

LOL nice..my back seat is in the garbage, make me like the racecar..

 

CV has that already. Bunch of extra parts in there to stiffen it up. If we had those welded in a hatch it would be no problem but stripping to bare metal shell and welding is not reasonable to call bolt on.

That white one is a stock sti right?

Good news is that the middle option is what my plans were for.

Just have to work up instructions and get an install method. I can tell you it will require one hole drilled and 3 bolts.

 

i dont mind drilling or welding stuff in aslnog as it can be removed in 15min.

 

You can take out all of the rear seats in about 10 minutes.

The brace should be as easy too, ya know?

Looking forward to the finished product, Nick.

 

Remvable with 2 bolts would be great. In total it would be 3 parts. You'd leave the brackets installed and just remove the corrsbar.

 

Remvable with 2 bolts would be great. In total it would be 3 parts. You'd leave the brackets installed and just remove the corrsbar.

exactly what i was thinking!

 

If possible, a nice design feature would be to keep the full use of the rear seat pass through when the brace is installed. For example, by having the horizontal bar go above the pass through, and the angled pieces attach near the top corners of the pass through, so that the pass through opening remains clear.

Nice work, this looks promising.

 

wasaaabi I have posted about the same chasis stiffening things before. I think a great example of such products can be found at: http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept=15

The ultimate example:

Back to rear chasis brace. Here is how I feel about it in order of importance.

1. If it can be installed w/o welding that is a +
2. If it can be installed/removed w/ simple hand/power tools +
3. If it can be used w/ the rear seat still in that's a +

 

Back to rear chasis brace. Here is how I feel about it in order of importance.

1. If it can be installed w/o welding that is a +
2. If it can be installed/removed w/ simple hand/power tools +
3. If it can be used w/ the rear seat still in that's a +

1: No welding.. Thats always a mess.
2: Hand tools, 19mm, 5/15 hex key and 9/16 socket, 1" hole saw for carpet and a 3/3 drillbit. 2 holes in carpet and 1 in steel.
3: Has to be with rear seats..

 

liketheword, you posted that once, and nick already responded that something like that is dangerous because of cabin intrusion in a wreck.

 

Correct on both accounts.

I imagine the other chasis bracing wasaaabi was posting about would be an issue as well.

1: No welding.. Thats always a mess.
2: Hand tools, 19mm, 5/15 hex key and 9/16 socket, 1" hole saw for carpet and a 3/3 drillbit. 2 holes in carpet and 1 in steel.
3: Has to be with rear seats..

Works for me my vote is in.

 

typo on my part CROSSBAR : )

 

just some ideas...

here's one from dsmtuners:

and from a mazda:

and perhaps with joints like this to make it removable:

 

Mazda one looks good.

 

Here is is not powdercoated.. The trunk carpet got sold out of this car long ago. We made a wood deck. The carpet stays.
Still leaves full access to the pass thru.

Ties in cleanly.

Tucked out of the way mostly.

Only drilling is the carpet holes and lower mounting. Little tricky to get it in there but not impossible. Took cody maybe 15min to mount it and tuck everything away. I will probably do them for a while at an introductory price. ~$120 Also powdercoat color is open.

 

that is freaking awesome nick...i will be buying one. whats it bolt to up top?

 

Missed the album link http://genuinesaab.com/gallery/HatchBrace

Ties into the thick part above the shock mount. Where it is quite stiff to get best benefits. Its nice to have one complete car and another just shell next to each other.. This is in the stripped out car so you can see.

Simply fold the carpet back to get in there, a little tight but not horrible.

Could have made it an easier install but then performance would suffer.. So we stick with this. I might do another down the road more complicated with exposed fasteners but for now this will be it.

 

i don't quite understand how this is mounted, the brace passes through the sheet metal and bolts to something on the other side?

 

I see how it is mounted on the bottom, but where is it mounted in regards to the sides, can you pull the carpet back and snap a pic?
Can you comment on what this piece does, I understand the physics behind it, but I would like to know what this will do for my car?
Thanks, and happy turkey day.
P.S. What color are you powder coating them, black?
Once again you beat me to part of my post^^^

 

thats looks awesome, now where can i get one for the 9k

 

count me in. how much more to have it the same color as the squid bar? that thing looks awesome! happy turkey day everyone! this one is off to a great start with such wonderful news!

 

looks nice, i'm glad it is functional with the rear seat