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Cheap effective X brace? is there such an item?

Old 08-26-2004 | 02:42 AM
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Default Cheap effective X brace? is there such an item?

As the title says, Im just on the look out to make it a little more ridgid. Has anyone who has fitted these noticed a great deal of difference?

I was also thinking about for the future putting on strut braces, front maybe rear too.
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Old 08-26-2004 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by hornyhonda,Aug 26 2004, 10:42 AM
As the title says, Im just on the look out to make it a little more ridgid. Has anyone who has fitted these noticed a great deal of difference?
Yes!

It makes the steering feel sharper.

I have installed both "X" and "Tower" brace.
Old 08-26-2004 | 02:50 AM
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how much did that set you back out of interest? I take it these things are designed to add little weight to your car...

thanks
Old 08-26-2004 | 02:55 AM
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I've done the same as Steven (or vice versa ) and the steering is indeed sharper. I bought my braces from Muz or Rick's (I cna't rmember which, although no doubt there's a direct link in my sig below ) - about
Old 08-26-2004 | 02:57 AM
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I got mine from Muz. I can't remember what I paid but it was just over
Old 08-26-2004 | 03:04 AM
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thanks guys I may buy these for my car towards the end of the year
Old 08-26-2004 | 03:37 AM
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You could buy both from muz, and a CAI, and see if he'll do you a deal for all 3
Old 08-26-2004 | 03:40 AM
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I have the same muz/whiteline lower X brace made from aluminum with a carbon fibre strut brace. Stiffens it up well! Improves steering but U do feel the bumps more!
Old 08-26-2004 | 06:34 AM
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on FAQ section at Racing and Competition Forum states that a stiffer sway bar will increase handling on the car.
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Originally Posted by S2000_Europe,Aug 26 2004, 02:34 PM
on FAQ section at Racing and Competition Forum states that a stiffer sway bar will increase handling on the car.
Ah, but I think mucking around with sway bars can have all sorts of effects on suspension which is why Biker1 and Turtle explained on my thread about a possible coilover upgrade that you have to consider these upgrades as a package and substantial tweaking may be necessary. I felt the brace bars merely stiffened the chassis and so were worth doing by themselves.

Not speaking as any form of expert, just recalling the caution that those far wiser than me advised.

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