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dysthymia 03-04-2002 08:15 PM

I've been planning the first stages of modification to my car, and I've already decided on getting the A'PEXi Power Intake as my first step. I've also been thinking about the suspension aspects of the car, and a strut tower brace came to mind. How many of you have them? Are there any particular models that are better than others? I was looking primarily at the Racing Beat brace for a few reasons. One, its a one piece unit, which should increase the rigidity of the brace. Two, Racing Beat certainly has the expertise behind their RX-7 products, so that's a plus. However, I'm willing to hear anyone's take on the issue.

13BAce 03-04-2002 08:21 PM


Originally Posted by dysthymia' date='Mar. 04 2002,21:15
I've been planning the first stages of modification to my car, and I've already decided on getting the A'PEXi Power Intake as my first step. I've also been thinking about the suspension aspects of the car, and a strut tower brace came to mind. How many of you have them? Are there any particular models that are better than others? I was looking primarily at the Racing Beat brace for a few reasons. One, its a one piece unit, which should increase the rigidity of the brace. Two, Racing Beat certainly has the expertise behind their RX-7 products, so that's a plus. However, I'm willing to hear anyone's take on the issue.

The RB bar is good. If you combine it with the engine brace you'll tighten things up alot. I have the Mazdatrix brace with the firewall and engine braces. It's very good, but expensive.

dysthymia 03-04-2002 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by 13BAce' date='Mar. 04 2002,18:21
[quote name='dysthymia' date='Mar. 04 2002,21:15']I've been planning the first stages of modification to my car, and I've already decided on getting the A'PEXi Power Intake as my first step. I've also been thinking about the suspension aspects of the car, and a strut tower brace came to mind. How many of you have them? Are there any particular models that are better than others? I was looking primarily at the Racing Beat brace for a few reasons. One, its a one piece unit, which should increase the rigidity of the brace. Two, Racing Beat certainly has the expertise behind their RX-7 products, so that's a plus. However, I'm willing to hear anyone's take on the issue.

The RB bar is good. If you combine it with the engine brace you'll tighten things up alot. I have the Mazdatrix brace with the firewall and engine braces. It's very good, but expensive.[/quote]

Are we talking about this brace?



http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031

Infini IV 03-04-2002 08:29 PM

The RB Bar is great, but I personally don't like the looks of it. I'd rather go with Cusco Strut Bars. They have a 3 point Rear Strut Bar that looks beautiful

dysthymia 03-04-2002 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by Infini IV' date='Mar. 04 2002,18:29
The RB Bar is great, but I personally don't like the looks of it. I'd rather go with Cusco Strut Bars. They have a 3 point Rear Strut Bar that looks beautiful

Well, I'm not so much worried about the looks of the brace at the moment. I'd rather have an item that performed the best, even if it costs a few bucks more than anything else.

13BAce 03-04-2002 08:57 PM


Originally Posted by dysthymia' date='Mar. 04 2002,21:26
[quote name='13BAce' date='Mar. 04 2002,18:21'][quote name='dysthymia' date='Mar. 04 2002,21:15']I've been planning the first stages of modification to my car, and I've already decided on getting the A'PEXi Power Intake as my first step. I've also been thinking about the suspension aspects of the car, and a strut tower brace came to mind. How many of you have them? Are there any particular models that are better than others? I was looking primarily at the Racing Beat brace for a few reasons. One, its a one piece unit, which should increase the rigidity of the brace. Two, Racing Beat certainly has the expertise behind their RX-7 products, so that's a plus. However, I'm willing to hear anyone's take on the issue.

The RB bar is good. If you combine it with the engine brace you'll tighten things up alot. I have the Mazdatrix brace with the firewall and engine braces. It's very good, but expensive.[/quote]

Are we talking about this brace?



http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031[/quote]

Yes, that's the brace:

http://www.racingbeat.com/photos/14030.jpg

This is the Mazdatrix brace:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/pictures/h7-2.jpg

dysthymia 03-04-2002 09:01 PM


Originally Posted by 13BAce' date='Mar. 04 2002,18:57
[quote name='dysthymia' date='Mar. 04 2002,21:26'][quote name='13BAce' date='Mar. 04 2002,18:21']The RB bar is good. If you combine it with the engine brace you'll tighten things up alot. I have the Mazdatrix brace with the firewall and engine braces. It's very good, but expensive.

Are we talking about this brace?



http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031[/quote]

Yes, that's the brace:

http://www.racingbeat.com/photos/14030.jpg

This is the Mazdatrix brace:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/pictures/h7-2.jpg[/quote]

That Mazdatrix one looks like the cream of the crop, but 300+ dollars is a hefty chunk of change. My bank account is already groaning. But, if I want the best for my baby, I'll do the saving.

13BAce 03-04-2002 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by dysthymia' date='Mar. 04 2002,22:01
[quote name='13BAce' date='Mar. 04 2002,18:57'][quote name='dysthymia' date='Mar. 04 2002,21:26'][quote name='13BAce' date='Mar. 04 2002,18:21']The RB bar is good. If you combine it with the engine brace you'll tighten things up alot. I have the Mazdatrix brace with the firewall and engine braces. It's very good, but expensive.

Are we talking about this brace?



http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031[/quote]

Yes, that's the brace:

http://www.racingbeat.com/photos/14030.jpg

This is the Mazdatrix brace:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/pictures/h7-2.jpg[/quote]

That Mazdatrix one looks like the cream of the crop, but 300+ dollars is a hefty chunk of change. My bank account is already groaning. But, if I want the best for my baby, I'll do the saving.[/quote]

I just closed my eyes and spent the money for the Mazdatrix brace. :smilewinkgrin: It's kind of expensive, but I always wanted it.

YucA 03-04-2002 10:32 PM

hey 13bace, was it really worth it?

kimo3 03-04-2002 11:15 PM

Go look on ebay there is always srut bars for sale on there at really good prices too.


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