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Who here has an AP2 with the X-brace installed?

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Default Who here has an AP2 with the X-brace installed?

Just wanted to get some feedback on here, I noticed alot of the AP1 guys have em, but what about the AP2 guys as well??? Thanx!!!
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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i do, many people will tell you it makes no difference. i think it did, but you could go without it. im glad i got it.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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it makes a big difference. i let my friend drive my AP1 with it and he drives stock AP2. he likes the way it drives and planning on getting one soon
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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I have one too (Rick's). I noticed immediately after install that the car shudders less, feels more solid and more connected to the road on bumpy roads. Turn in, or turning response also seems just a bit better/quicker. I'm happy with it. No prob's with changing oil either.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Thanx for the input, I just wanted to see if it was worth the $$ to have one installed on a AP2!!!
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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I'm using the Comptech X brace. Seems to be stiffer, but it could just be my imagination too. Also have the Comptech Ti strut bar.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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I have the ricks xbrace and am really impressed with it. the steering seems much more fluid now, almost as if it was binding before I installed the brace. Get it.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Is Spoon xbrace any good?
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ottokrat,Oct 9 2006, 07:21 PM
I have one too (Rick's). I noticed immediately after install that the car shudders less, feels more solid and more connected to the road on bumpy roads. Turn in, or turning response also seems just a bit better/quicker. I'm happy with it. No prob's with changing oil either.
My experience is similar to this with the Muz X-brace.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Ztopgun28,Oct 10 2006, 01:36 AM
Is Spoon xbrace any good?
I have the Spoon Xbrace as well as the Spoon rear lower tie bar. I highly recommend them. I agree with ottokat's statements about the characteristics of the car changing. Try calling Ed or Geoff at evasive motorsports - they hooked me up with a great price for the xbrace and the lower tie bar!
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