I have come to the stage where I want to start adding some chassis bracing to my s14. I am holding off on getting a full cage at the moment although I am aware that this is probably one of the best ways to stiffen any chassis.
What I would like to do is get some discussion, thoughts and opinions on both off the shelf and self-made chassis bracing. What is worth doing and what is just unnecessary weight.
Currently I have the obligatory strut tower braces but I am looking to add some of the front fender braces and some bracing of the castor rod (tension rod) brackets.
Ok so I have a couple of questions that I would love to get some feedback on... First of all with the tension rod brackets there are 2 types of brace that I have seen. There is the nismo power brace style which is simply a bar welded between the middle of the two brackets. There is also the bolt on type which goes between the the brackets but is located where the actual tension rods bolt through. Any benefits of one type over the other? Is it even beneficial at all to brace these brackets (they do bend easily I know that much). Finally boxing the brackets themselves... worth doing?
Nismo power brace

Bolt-in tension rod brace

Next question is regarding the fender braces. I have seen various types but they all seem to bolt to the door hinges and then have one bolt to the inner fender rail. Then I saw this...


I always questioned the benefit of these with only one bolt holding them to the fender rail and this welded in example seems to make much more sense. Thoughts?
I was thinking most of these chassis braces would be just as easy to make yourself. Has anyone on here made their own and what size/thickness material did you use?
I have a few questions on other braces but I will leave them for later so this post doesn't go tl;dr.
All feedback appreciated.
What I would like to do is get some discussion, thoughts and opinions on both off the shelf and self-made chassis bracing. What is worth doing and what is just unnecessary weight.
Currently I have the obligatory strut tower braces but I am looking to add some of the front fender braces and some bracing of the castor rod (tension rod) brackets.
Ok so I have a couple of questions that I would love to get some feedback on... First of all with the tension rod brackets there are 2 types of brace that I have seen. There is the nismo power brace style which is simply a bar welded between the middle of the two brackets. There is also the bolt on type which goes between the the brackets but is located where the actual tension rods bolt through. Any benefits of one type over the other? Is it even beneficial at all to brace these brackets (they do bend easily I know that much). Finally boxing the brackets themselves... worth doing?
Nismo power brace

Bolt-in tension rod brace

Next question is regarding the fender braces. I have seen various types but they all seem to bolt to the door hinges and then have one bolt to the inner fender rail. Then I saw this...


I always questioned the benefit of these with only one bolt holding them to the fender rail and this welded in example seems to make much more sense. Thoughts?
I was thinking most of these chassis braces would be just as easy to make yourself. Has anyone on here made their own and what size/thickness material did you use?
I have a few questions on other braces but I will leave them for later so this post doesn't go tl;dr.
All feedback appreciated.

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