MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: ROH ECHT on June 22, 2011, 09:07:58 am

Title: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: ROH ECHT on June 22, 2011, 09:07:58 am

This appears to be similar to the unibrace, but hoped to find someone that has this and would share your thoughts on everything from install to benefits you have noticed. It's $200 less than the unibrace. Hell, I may have one laser cut with my own design on it.

Here is the link;

http://www.racelandus.com/p-2-rear-upper-stress-brace-for-vw-golf-mk4-mk5-black.aspx

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: Poppa Dom on June 22, 2011, 09:31:53 am

Not many people over here are running rear strut braces as I think the general concensus is that the chassis is fine. Be really interested to get peoples thoughts on these from those that are running a rear brace.

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 22, 2011, 09:36:07 am

Oh I like that and the price too   :smiley: if I could get that shipped over cheap I would buy one  :smiley: I like the design

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: Poppa Dom on June 22, 2011, 09:42:56 am

Hahah Matt, if I did not know you better I reckon you'd want ROH ECHT to ship 1 (make it 2) over.

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 22, 2011, 09:43:38 am

 :grin:

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: ROH ECHT on June 22, 2011, 10:10:01 am

Guys that have the unibrace are saying that it really is preventing body flex when cornering. I e-mailed raceland today asking them "What the brace is made of?" as their site doesn't give that info...or I missed it.

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: E30Dom on June 22, 2011, 12:36:06 pm

I would prefer a UNIbrace having had one and seen the quality, and felt the difference it makes...

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: ROH ECHT on June 22, 2011, 07:45:59 pm

Raceland says it is made of aluminum. Why would a unibrace be any different than this one? Contact points are seemingly alike...

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: Carrera2RS on June 23, 2011, 09:13:32 am

Any more detailed pictures and mounting information ?

Title: Re: Raceland rear upper brace,....only $89usd
Post by: ROH ECHT on June 23, 2011, 09:37:43 am

I didn't see them either. I could try raceland again for install pics...