VenomGT9

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For those that are suspension savvy or have a FLTB.

What: Looking into getting a front lower tie brace for the ride.
Problem: Have a Stillen extra capacity oil pan, measures 2 3/4 in height.
Question: How much clearance is there between the stock oil pan and the tie brace? OR...anyone have this setup already that can chime in?

Pic of the tie brace with stock oil pan (side view aka from the rear, not from underneath) would also be appreciated.

Thanks all.

terrasmak

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I'll just tell you a quick little secret, it does nothing, it is worthless, only thing is does is remove money from your pocket

VenomGT9

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Are any of the chassis braces worth it? In a HPDE perspective?

dboyzalter

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And a quick question about the aftermarket braces while we have the master suspension mans attention...

Do any aftermarket chassis braces replace the stock w brace?

terrasmak

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Front and rear lower tie bars do nothing. The suspension mounts on a Z are really sturdy. The lower mid chassis brace can help slightly, but I would rather keep the ground clearance and you won't get any noticeable gains without running some really sticky tires and proper spring rates.

Potentially the only one worth anything is the front fender brace. You will actually get better gains by spending that money on another track day than installing it.

With all this said, to really tighten up the chassis the most overlooked thing is......... Rear subframe bushings. Whiteline makes great urethane ones, SPL and Sikky make solid aluminum ones. I ran Whiteline first and swapped to solid aluminum. I recommend the solids for a dedicated track car, having slolid subframe and diff bushings is a lot noisy.

terrasmak

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Yes there is one on the market, I see it commonly sold on eBay. Construction seems good on it , it's not as low profile as the OEM one. IMO , if I had to replace mine, I would buy the one that is cheape because I don't feel there could be any gains from it.

Sleepiedaze

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you can have my brand new under brace. it does nothing so pay for shipping and take it off my hands.

VenomGT9

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But does it fit with an extended oil pan...?

guitman32

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Best chassis brace ever...roll cage.

Seriously though don't waste your money, for HPDE spend it on track time and consumables. Or just better quality parts in general.

JasonZ-YA

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^ I was gonna say...roll cage.....well if your race division requires it....

A properly built roll cage will stiffen a lot.

-J

craig12895

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Yes as Terrasmak said. Company called Ultra Racing. I have it on mine because my OEM W-brace rusted. Install was easy, the brace is definitely beefier. I have no clue if it helped performance wise at all, I doubt it did. But, it does seem made decently well. Fitment was perfect for me and I don't see it rusting like the OEM one did

VenomGT9

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You all are gentlemen and scholars in the art of vehicle handling

dboyzalter

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Thanks I saw a picture of yours today and got all warm and fuzzy... Mine is rusty