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6/9/2008
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8.0
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supersize
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Description:
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TSW X-Brace for the 02-06 MINI mounts under the vehicle for better torsional rigidity. Dr. Mike gets complete credit for the ingenious design done in true grassroots motorsports style. Fabricated and welded in the USA using 7/8" 4130 Chromoly and laser cut gussets then powder coated black. The TSW X-Brace uses 4 existing bolts and installs in 10 minutes.
Why the X design? Way, way more torsional rigidity than any other design, especially those with a ladder arrangement. Our design picks up the lollipop mounting points and ties those into the front rear subframe mount - we personally feel this will provide more benefit than anything else out there. From what we gathered while spending many nights laying under the car, there's really no point in going much farther up the front subframe. There's a lot of gussets and welds up there, and it's a pretty solid piece. The weak points, in our estimation, are the rear tie points and the lollipop mounts.
The X-style brace is designed to resist the twisting motion that goes along with the torsional loading of the chassis. In other words, the suspension will react more precisely to uneven surfaces, particularly in situations where one wheel experiences a bump or dip. It's designed to tuck up as far as possible but take it easy on those nasty speed bumps!
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Keywords:
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X-Brace under strut system
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Web site:
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http://www.autoxcooper.com/tsw_suspension.html
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PGT
Coordinator :: Capital Area MINI Modders
Registered: May 2006
Location: Don't hate me b/c I'm right
Posts: 6476
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Review Date: 6/9/2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
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Pros:
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kickass design
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Cons:
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pricey
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easy install, tangible benefits. Sell it at $350ish and trim down the rear lollipops a bit for better clearance and you have a solid choice that is easy to recommend
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