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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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thanks for the review. sounds like an important upgrade. :smile:
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Hey Kenchan,

I take it that you are Japanese right?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Thanks for the photo but I can't get the thumbnail to enlarge. Is that another piece from Japan. Crazy how they have more stuff over there than here. We really need one of our suspension mfg. to really take the car apart and make some of this stuff .
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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pfunk
Thanks for the photo but I can't get the thumbnail to enlarge. Is that another piece from Japan. Crazy how they have more stuff over there than here. We really need one of our suspension mfg. to really take the car apart and make some of this stuff .

Good things come to those that wait ( not long )

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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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Thanks Randy

Now we all will be wondering what your coming out with next. Any Hints?????
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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I could be wrong but Chan sounds like Chinese to me:smile:
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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I could be wrong but Chan sounds like Chinese to me:smile:
agreed.

Chan doesn't really follow the whole consonant/vowel thing.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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No "chan" is Japanese. It's another version of "san" which you put after your name to be polite. You have heard people call each other like "Suzuki-san" right? Chan is usually used for children or girls. But even with guys it can be part of a nick name. His name is Ken (chan).
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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NEWBS49, It's not a thumbnail. That is the only photo I could find.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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OEM brace on convertible mini's should werk fine too!!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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I again drove my car to the limit today, and there's no question that torque steer is almost completely eliminated. I even tried "pfunk's" experiment of launching the care without gripping the steering wheel (well, maybe 2 fingers were touching). No torque steer at all --- the car went perfectly straight with the pedal-to-the metal. I also went through a number of very tight curves "at speed", and the car didn't lean at all. Now, my car was pretty stiff before, but handling is much better now --- My alignment guy also drove the car today, and he was impressed!

BTW, it's my understanding that torque steer is really not related to alignment. With that said, mis-alignment can certainly cause some serious handling problems.

This LSTB from Japan is a real quality piece, and I'd be a bit cautious about others. As they say, "caveat emptor". Anyway, motor on...:smile:
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by newbs49
Thanks Randy

Now we all will be wondering what your coming out with next. Any Hints?????
Well I guess we can say this is your " hint ". This is our final prototype before production begins of our M7 Underbody Strut System code named MUSS .It is a three piece kit which will be hard anodized and contain all mounting hardware and tools necessary for install. More info to follow .

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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Wow!! Well kept secret Randy! Looks great
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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Randy You Tease

Looks Hot Any Word Yet On Release?
Me Wants
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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Do not send a check LOL but we are shooting for 30 days. The second set goes on my car next week for a little road work.

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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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What?? but i want one now!!!!! =0)

NiCE

i really like that front brace, what 'grade' hardware will u be using on this unit?
does the middle one mount to existin' holes?
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Do not send a check LOL but we are shooting for 30 days. The second set goes on my car next week for a little road work.

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cant wait
 
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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We are using grade 10 or better hardware for this unit. The brace uses excisting mounting holes as much as possible, we do include nut inserts
and associated tool IE. no need to purchase a new tool.....

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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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new products

You guys always one step ahead Rock.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Stay tuned guys... You will have this for xmas if you are lucky...
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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sorry double post....
 
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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where are these pictures?
 
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