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Suspension Under body bracing.

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Old May 2, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Under body bracing.

A few of my buddies decided to do their own thing about a year back and have been making suspension work for the eclipse and a couple other cars.

They recently just worked on an underbody bracing kit for my friends MkII vr6. I think it came out quite nice and decided i want them to do something for the Mini.

How many of you might be interested in something like this? They don't know i'm posting this so i want to get a feel before i mention anything to them.






This last image is of a vbrace and belt bar they made/make for the eclipse.
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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I have seen this concept for MINI's from M7 and TSW (now sold through way motor works). You may want to do a search to see if your pricing/product is competitive.

Have fun,
Mike
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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I know they are going to definitely be competitive. I was just thinking if there was actually going to be any interest in a cheaper bracing solution with a quality make. Judging from the views with just one response, it doesn't seem like it. :(. I'm going to end up having them make me a one regardless.
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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I'd be interested in purchasing such a set up is if:
* used stock hardware locations (no drilling - 100% reversible)
* data to show the chassis was stiffen by torsion measurement, not just "feel opinions".
* pricing was compared to other systems out there.

- Erik
 
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