MAD828

Hi everyone,

I just fitted an OEM HT and would like to furthur reduce the weight of my car for track duties.

I have removed over 10 softops and frames for glass window conversions so im familiar with the process, but I'm wondering if the frame actually contributes to rigidity in the rear?

I know the cr comes without the softtop but it does have some form of bracing.

Will I lose rigidity without this - implanning on removing the frame and motors etc.

Any one have pics of there cr brace installed too?

Thanks

AusS2000

I doubt the soft top frame adds to rigidity in any way. But the CR braces certainly do.

R3DS2K

the chassis is already stiffen due to not having a roof. removing it wont change anything other than weight

cenix

here's a pic of the brace. it's a 6 point brace that honda claims to increase lateral rigidity by 18% and vertical rigidity by 94% over the standard s2000 model.

R3DS2K

is that a CR brace? can that be installed with the soft top still inplace as well as all the trimming

cenix

it is the cr brace. cannot be installed with soft top.

MAD828

Thanks for the pic it's really helpful. I will take a look at removing the soft top today.

I'd definetly get that cr brace though. If Honda thought it necessary there must be some rigidity in the frame.

AusS2000

I doubt it. I expect there is some flex in the chassis and for the CR Honda found the only way to reduce it was to put a brace where the soft top was.

MAD828

I will post up my thoughts later. Have you removed the roof frame before Aus? It has heaps of bracing in it's mounting.

Suzuka_Joe

will the CR brace bolt into a non CR or AP1 specifically? i'm trying to decide on removing my soft top and i'd want this brace if i did