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Old May 15, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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Bracing?

Good options for upper front strut braces, rear strut braces, under bracing? Looking into jcw front strut brace or ultra racing. Just wondering what everyone else is running.
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Def get the cabriole braces. Best $45 you'll spend with regards to bracing.
Def get some art of under bracing. If you want to send 100 or less, OMP makes one that is just a once piece. If you have more $$, get one of the many X braces.
As for strut braces, big debate if they even "work". I had a cheapy that did nothing. Got a good deal on a OMP, and I still can't tell a diff.
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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Some pics of my x brace from Donald-the-bonald, found on eBay...
Also a rear brace from Donald
And my cabrio braces
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Thanks for sharing! I'm looking to get a strut brace after my tune!
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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I remember reading that some guys are impressed with the TSW x-brace, but it cuts down on ground clearance.

What do you mean by the cabriolet braces?

BTW, nice belly pans.

Mike
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mbwicz
What do you mean by the cabriolet braces?

BTW, nice belly pans.

Mike
thanks! I did a write up in those. They go almost all the way to the back of the car. Still developing a rear diffuser.

Anyway, check the last 2 pics I posted. There are braces for the cabrio for like $45 a set! They really stiffen up the chassis!

Check it: http://www.waymotorworks.com/oem-cab...oss-brace.html

Oh, and my x style brace from donald the bonald really didn't lower my ground clearance, and after checking other prices, his brace is at least $100 less than most others.
 
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Old May 24, 2013 | 04:06 AM
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They are for GEN1 cars.
 
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Old May 24, 2013 | 04:07 AM
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This is a GEN2 forum.
 
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