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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Chassis brace installation

Soon, maybe next month or 2, I'm thinking of picking up the M7 rear chassis brace. The one behind the seat, not the under strut thing. Looking at the pics, it looks like a bit of a PIS to install. But, I was wondering from yous how hard it was and how long it took? Hour or 2? Hopefully can't be too bad. Also, will this work with the rear seat delete? I recently dopped mine and like the look of the kit but wonder if the flat plate that covers the old seat mount blocks any mounts for the brace?
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by hemiheaded18
Soon, maybe next month or 2, I'm thinking of picking up the M7 rear chassis brace. The one behind the seat, not the under strut thing. Looking at the pics, it looks like a bit of a PIS to install. But, I was wondering from yous how hard it was and how long it took? Hour or 2? Hopefully can't be too bad. Also, will this work with the rear seat delete? I recently dopped mine and like the look of the kit but wonder if the flat plate that covers the old seat mount blocks any mounts for the brace?
I put one in my MINI. It only takes 15-20 minutes to install.

I also have them instock.

Brad
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Old May 23, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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I don't know if I'm just handicapped or what, but I didn't see it on your website.
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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We still need to update the website. You can see it on the M7 site though.
 
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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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What about with the rear seat delete kit? It looks really good but I could skip that if it blocks the brace from being attached. I would rather have the function instead of the form.
 
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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SCOOBY Is there a noticable differance?

More of a differance with only USS?

Jw
 
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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The USS makes a big difference. At the Dragon, we told people to drive it without it, and then again with it installed. They all felt the difference.

I noticed a difference with the RCB when I did my last Autocross.
 
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