Opinions on GTSpec braces
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Opinions on GTSpec braces
I did my DD..and searched. I just want current opinions for these two braces:
Front Lower tie brace:
Rear Lower Lateral Brace (NOT TIE BRACE which is also available)
I have Invidia DUAL so this should fit.
Also, will an alignment be required after install?.
Front Lower tie brace:
Rear Lower Lateral Brace (NOT TIE BRACE which is also available)
I have Invidia DUAL so this should fit.
Also, will an alignment be required after install?.
Last edited by ronn1; 01-18-2012 at 01:51 PM.
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I have camber arms and mid-links, still on stock 95k mile bushings, feels very solid, do not feel any need for more bracing.
So many more worthwhile suspension things to spend money on. Adding weight to a 3400 pound car... And it looks like the rear is mounted on the eccentric camber bolts?
So many more worthwhile suspension things to spend money on. Adding weight to a 3400 pound car... And it looks like the rear is mounted on the eccentric camber bolts?
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I have camber arms and mid-links, still on stock 95k mile bushings, feels very solid, do not feel any need for more bracing.
So many more worthwhile suspension things to spend money on. Adding weight to a 3400 pound car... And it looks like the rear is mounted on the eccentric camber bolts?
So many more worthwhile suspension things to spend money on. Adding weight to a 3400 pound car... And it looks like the rear is mounted on the eccentric camber bolts?
I had 100k and it felt fine. Then I put urethane bushings throughout- front,rear,diff. They made a noticeable difference in ride and response of the car. If your still on stock suspension your going to have more flex in the bushings then you'll ever get from the frame. I would spend in other places if your still fairly stock.
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Ill take it one more step for u op.. if you had urethane or slid bushings elsewhere in your suspension..then the braces may then help..if I buy braces for mushy stock pieces..u effectively load more force back onto them.
The bushings r all the best baby for the buck first off.
Just temeber that flex comes from.force.. and of you stop that flex..that force will just go elsewhere.
Same idea as you're either goingvto burn a clutch, burn the tires, or lose traction.. usually its a happy blend of a bit of everything.
The bushings r all the best baby for the buck first off.
Just temeber that flex comes from.force.. and of you stop that flex..that force will just go elsewhere.
Same idea as you're either goingvto burn a clutch, burn the tires, or lose traction.. usually its a happy blend of a bit of everything.
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Reason I'm looking at these particular pieces is that they *tie together* the Front Arms and rear lateral arms. I don't see added weight (sits at low points) a big deal here..I don't track the car either.
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Both are useless, the 4 point under chassis bar is one i would look into. Probably does more in protection that stiffness. 4 or 6 point roll bar will do wonders for flex.
With the subframe on soft crappy bushings, nothing in the rear will be noticed.
With the subframe on soft crappy bushings, nothing in the rear will be noticed.
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That was my point, there is not enough flex normally there to move the weakest link, the eccentric bolts. So why tie the weakest links together?
Get a diff, replace bushings as needed, get arms when you want more camber etc., Enjoy.
I spent around $7000 on suspension last year, still have rear bushes, sway bars, adj endlinks and roll center adj to go, never once looked at those braces as anything worthwhile.
Get a diff, replace bushings as needed, get arms when you want more camber etc., Enjoy.
I spent around $7000 on suspension last year, still have rear bushes, sway bars, adj endlinks and roll center adj to go, never once looked at those braces as anything worthwhile.
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I have both rear braces along with Sikky solid aluminum subframe bushings and the difference over stock is huge. How much of the improvement are the braces? Probably little to none.
I'm also running the front brace and didn't feel any noticeable difference in the front suspension/steering. I am still running the stock bushings in the inner translink positions (where the brace connects) and as others have pointed out those are flexing long before the frame/mounts are.
OP these braces are not needed at your level, or mine 'till i replace the rest of the rubber in my suspension for that matter. Guys running nothing but SPL bushings everywhere may benefit from these. Do look into the four point brace though, you know it's a big improvement when you can feel the difference driving on the street. Maybe try to find a used one so you dont feel as bad when it's six months old and completely destroyed, that's what I did.
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I installed the four point mid chassis brace and felt a noticeable difference. Good point also on the brace protecting the y-pipe ect. My brace is all scraped up but I don't mind at all because my y pipe is perfect.
Do look into the four point brace though, you know it's a big improvement when you can feel the difference driving on the street. Maybe try to find a used one so you dont feel as bad when it's six months old and completely destroyed, that's what I did.
Do look into the four point brace though, you know it's a big improvement when you can feel the difference driving on the street. Maybe try to find a used one so you dont feel as bad when it's six months old and completely destroyed, that's what I did.
I have dual Gemini with *X* pipe like pic above. Should clear exhaust.
Do they provide the bolts for those?
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A lot of members have said those tiny braces under the car don't do much other than look nice. Have you looked into the fender braces too? That and the 4-point are probably the only ones where you'll feel a difference.
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...view-pics.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...races-wow.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...s-install.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...view-pics.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...races-wow.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...s-install.html
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A lot of members have said those tiny braces under the car don't do much other than look nice. Have you looked into the fender braces too? That and the 4-point are probably the only ones where you'll feel a difference.
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...view-pics.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...races-wow.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...s-install.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...view-pics.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...races-wow.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...s-install.html
Looks like a lot more work there though. Might consider later on. Just want a simple bolt on for now....thanks for info.
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