I didnt think you could get a REAR STRUTBRACE, for a mk1 Punto ?

[punto16v]

Rear strut braces are standard on some cars, both my celicas had them, they definetely serve a purpose, otherwise toyota wouldnt have bothered.

So i guess they would serve to tiffen a punto up a bit

Ideally they connect in the same as a front brace would, between the suspension towers.

(sorry if im pointing out the obvious)

but the puntos rear suspension is completely different from the front suspension. you have no top suspension mount.

[misterchase]

but the puntos rear suspension is completely different from the front suspension. you have no top suspension mount.

thats true, but a brace accross the back must improve rigidity, even if its not in the optimum place.

[b-force]

thats true, but a brace accross the back must improve rigidity, even if its not in the optimum place.

True - The special edition Mitsi Evo Wagon [Estate version!] has a rear strut in the same place as it would be on a Punto. So they've given you this massive roomy boot then put a chuffing great bar across it.

[punto16v]

So they've given you this massive roomy boot then put a chuffing great bar across it.

we all have a tiny boot, and you want to he wants to put a chuffing great bar across it

[b-force]

The Evo Wagon; admittedly the boot room is still massive with the brace there.

[Stirlin]

Must bolt over the arches/inbetween, same as my Focus ST.
Def made a difference on my ST when i fitted mine....

[Old Boy]

Sorry to hijack, but what difference would a front strut brace make to a standard Mk1 1.2 sporting?
Just wondering if it would be very noticeable and worth the money?

Cheers

[Puntoboy]

on a punto more than likely as the chassis are not very stiff.

[Tom]

Sorry to hijack, but what difference would a front strut brace make to a standard Mk1 1.2 sporting?
Just wondering if it would be very noticeable and worth the money?

Cheers

Quite a bit, its finding one thats not hellishly expensive that is the problem.

[Old Boy]

What's recommended?