Strut tower brace
03-04-2002, 08:15 PM
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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.
03-04-2002, 08:21 PM
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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.
03-04-2002, 08:26 PM
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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.
Are we talking about this brace?
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031
03-04-2002, 08:49 PM
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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
03-04-2002, 08:57 PM
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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.
Are we talking about this brace?
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031[/quote]
Yes, that's the brace:
This is the Mazdatrix brace:
03-04-2002, 09:01 PM
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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.
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031[/quote]
Yes, that's the brace:
This is the Mazdatrix brace:
[/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.
03-04-2002, 09:31 PM
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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.
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=14031[/quote]
Yes, that's the brace:
This is the Mazdatrix brace:
[/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.
