Carbing Rear Brace (trunk Brace)

Installation: Easy install, one person, you must relocated your spare.
Note: with a little persuading, the jack bar / gas cover plate can be reused, you must pull the right top corner out about 1/4", so it does not contact the brace.

Tools: 14mm deep socket (for rear shocks), and 10mm socket (for Jack bar / gas cover plate removal).

First Test Drive I did notice a difference, the whole rear of my Runabout feels rigid, and in the corners it handles better!!


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Will update as miles collect, and after I install the spare tire re-locator!

tag........ :whistle:

Installed the spare tire re-locator, very simple install using the factory spare mounting point:

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looks good!!

it does look nice but I cant help but feel that this would be a massive pain to fit without just the right socket set.

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Originally Posted by BlitzWing

it does look nice but I cant help but feel that this would be a massive pain to fit without just the right socket set.

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No, easy-easy........10mm, 14mm thats all that you will need!!!!

Went out this weekend for some mountain taming, and I did find a noticeable difference in the handling!

I have the very same Carbing bar in my Laguna. I bought it from Atlnb who is a member here, and a local Miata friend. Like Atank said, I was able to install it with a deep socket 14mm. with only one issue. The limited space on the left (drivers) side would only allow a small rotation of the ratchet to get everything snug. It wasn't really a problem, just tedious. The fuel tank tubes are in the way on that side, limiting working space.

I also noticed this rear strut bar made a difference to the rigidity of my cars rear end. This is all personal feelings, I do not have track times to back it up or anything. It is a beautiful addition to my trunk and that makes me happy enough.

That Carbing rear brace is very beautiful. I gotta have one of those.

What other braces have you installed?
Do you have a Rollbar installed?

Flyin' Miata Frame Rails, FM butterfly brace, Cusco Power Braces, Etc. Roll Bars, I currently do not have a roll bar installed in my 94LB, but I have installed a few Hard Dog Roll Bars.

If I can figure out a half way decent way to mount my spare tire under the car I would be all over this idea.

Is Carbing the only rear tower brace option out there ?

R Speed sells one.

https://www.rspeed.net/RSpeed_R_Spee.../nab-30982.htm

Beatrush

http://miataroadster.com/beatrush/be...s/g-66426.aspx

http://rev9autosport.com/beatrush-rear-strut-bar.html

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AutoExec

http://rev9autosport.com/media/catal...2037-thumb.jpg


"Autoexe Rear Strut Bar"