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Technical => Chassis & Suspension Forum => Topic started by: mike on December 08, 2003, 12:16:08 PM

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: mike on December 08, 2003, 12:16:08 PM

I'm interested in getting a kafer brace system for my 58 type1. So far i've seen CSP's and TGfab's braces, both look good but they're both in the states. Anyone know of an alternative local to Vancouver?

TGfab's design would be preferred as it's an bolt on and also cheaper.  

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: James Buchan on December 08, 2003, 01:18:51 PM

In January I plan on making my own, if all goes well I'll likely make a few for sale. If you not in a hurry keep that in mind otherwise from what I have heard from others is the CSP is by far the nicest of the bunch - airspeed is a dealer for their products.

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: mike on December 08, 2003, 04:08:03 PM

i'll be gettingmy tranny rebuilt, so it'll be some time before getting it back with the holiday season and all.  What kind of price range ar you looking at for your brace?

i was also readin STF and Kevin mentions that there's someone down the street from ASP that makes them too. Anyone seen this brace?

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: Geoff on December 08, 2003, 09:30:20 PM

We are also having them made but it will be a short while before they are done. They will be built by the same person who builds our cages. Cheif!

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: James Buchan on December 08, 2003, 10:30:39 PM

Any ideas as to your price range Geoff - if it's good I won't bother making them :)
Hey Mike I haven't a clue as to price range yet, I'll know mid to late January. I'm sure it will be well under 300 US that the other ones go for.

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: Billyisgr8 on December 08, 2003, 11:17:40 PM

Once I finish my house reno's  I might do some machine stuff on the side, we'll see though.

cnc mill,  lathe ,  plasma up to 1 1/4\"  , mig with aluminum conversion, and a mind to be creative.



Kevin

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: mike on December 09, 2003, 09:58:55 AM

Geoff, James, Kevin

Are you planing to make yours a bolt in (with body & engine in) or with welding requried?

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: James Buchan on December 09, 2003, 10:48:09 AM

Bolt in - I will be making a modified trans carrier to go with it.

Title: Kafer Brace
Post by: captCRUNCH on December 10, 2003, 02:55:57 AM

james, keep us posted...i'll be in the market for one in the spring once the 2276 is well under way. a true bolt on would be sweet