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-   -   Review: Dragon's Diff Brace For Third Gen (https://www.nopistons.com/3rd-generation-specific-18/review-dragons-diff-brace-third-gen-34932/)

rx7tt95 03-03-2004 08:05 PM

I managed to get a moment to install Dragon's differential brace over the weekend. Took me a bit longer than planned while I figured out how it fit in there. Fitment was good and the bolt holes lined up. The only caveat I had was that I needed to tighten the bolts in order for the driver's side connection to lay flush the way it's supposed to. This may be my car and not the brace. It sat about an inch off the mating surface.



Once installed, I took the car out and immediately noticed that I had eliminated a creak I'd been hearing recently. The whole rear end felt much tighter and the car seems to track a bit straighter than before. Increased vibration was negligible, limited to low-rpm lugging that disappeared above 2K rpm. It made such a difference I am now set on adding a roll bar to the car as well. For the money, this simple mod cannot be beat. I have a GReddy Power Extreme and the fit was fine.

kkw4p 03-03-2004 08:11 PM

I'll be getting one of those next paycheck.. thanks for the review.

rx7tt95 03-03-2004 08:13 PM

Oh yeah, delivery was quick as well!

vosko 03-03-2004 08:42 PM

glad to hear it.....its a must for anyone.....

apexkw 03-03-2004 10:15 PM

yup have had one for a while and it makes a big difference. i also have his tranny brace and solid engine mounts. it really makes the car feel much more responsive. also i just ordered the kirk racing roll bar. so i hope that will tighen up the body even more!

FD3S DRIFT 03-03-2004 10:30 PM

i def want the diff brace but the trans brace scares me because i hear they cause alot of vibration and i dont want the ladies to think my car is a piece of crap and it might get annoying. they might like it for other reason though!

any comments on the vibration of the braces?

FikseRxSeven 03-03-2004 11:20 PM

have you tried to intentionally hop yet?

RX7_TT 03-03-2004 11:37 PM

Does the addition of the solid engine mounts, tranny brace and diff. brace account for a lot of vibration, or just some.



Oh and as for the ladies liking the car, who cares. I mean the RX7 is one of the best looking cars int he world, not to mention the moste unique. So if she cant understand that the vibration makes your car just that much better then its time to move onto the next one. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/cool.png

But, hey your right, she may like the vibration https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/blush.png Go for a quick ride and then taker her back to your place. The 7 never lose's https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...O_DIR#>/v2.gif

FikseRxSeven 03-03-2004 11:38 PM

well believe me...... girls love teh vibrations

rx7tt95 03-04-2004 01:14 PM

I haven't suffered wheel hop on my car for some time (M2 trailing/toe links plus Tien coil overs) on the street and I had virtually none at the drag strip the last time I went. I am going to wait to hit the strip until I am tuned. I have an appointment next Tuesday to tune the car. Can't wait!

Michel


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