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Functionality of X-brace??

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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 08:59 AM
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Sorry guys - just had to ask. Is the sole purpose of the X-brace to add to chassis rigidity or does it also change the understeer/oversteer dynamics of the vehicle. If additional rigidity is the only benefit, then for those of you that have it, have you found the additional stiffness to be of benefit on the track??

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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 10:23 AM
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Rigidity only. Improves turn-in.
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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 10:38 AM
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X-brace inproves rigidity, and improves the range of control I have comig in and out of turns. While the maximum limit does not change, the usable range before the car starts to signal its gonna give is expanded. I can defintiely take turns more confidently. SO long as I respect the road and remember the max limit did not change, I'll be fine.

I think the Mingster FLCB (x-brace) is the best imporvement I've made to my S2000...ok, maybe after the Muz mat!
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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 12:37 PM
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The most dramatic thing I noticed was the elimination of the steering wheel jumping around when I hit a bump. It Just stays straight as an arrow now. KEWL!! Turns in a little faster now and yes, the feedback is enhanced. Well worth the $$$

Mark
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