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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Hi, still new to the s2000 and wanted to know what exactly worked in terms of chassis bracing. I was under the impression that the cusco and asm U-brace cannot be used in conjunction with the muz or spoon x-brace? Also, do the floor bars help at all? How about the rear or front arm bars?How difficult are fender braces to install? Seems as though you need to make your own holes for where it attaches towards the front of the car.Thanks in advance!
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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you do not need to do anything to them.
unless its a cage then that helps a little but the s2k is very ridged.
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by crash,Jan 27 2008, 03:03 PM
..but the s2k is very ridged.
Maybe yours is *ducks*
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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To sum up many previous threads in R&C, some of which you can find in the FAQ: The prevailing opinion is that all currently produced bolt in chassis braces for the S2000 are ineffective and a waste of money.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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They are extremely effective at adding weight to the car. What more do you want, anyway?
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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I run fender braces, they're the shit. Make the car handle like its on rails.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by krazik,Jan 28 2008, 02:10 PM
I run fender braces, they're the shit. Make the car handle like its on rails.
which ones if you don't mind me asking? Also, did you need to drill holes to bolt them on?

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Originally Posted by petawabit,Jan 28 2008, 02:51 PM
which ones if you don't mind me asking? Also, did you need to drill holes to bolt them on?
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Originally Posted by JaeOne3345,Jan 28 2008, 02:57 PM
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There seems to be a huge deviation of views when it comes to this topic seeing as there are several threads commenting on the night and day difference of them to the other opposing threads that mention that suspension and chassis braces are a waste and useless.

I myself felt quite a big of difference from just the strut bar and x-brace that ties it to the subframe
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