F-Sport Chassis brace
07-26-10, 08:52 AM
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^ both if you have the 250
why both if 250?
Are there any differences?
I thought somehow the front ones will reduce the effects of the rear ones(?)
07-26-10, 10:08 AM
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why both if 250?
This is why:
In the IS350 the F-sport RSB is only 6.3% stiffer than the OEM RSB, hardly noticeable.
07-26-10, 10:29 AM
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Oh well I guess no luck in front sways for AWD's....
07-26-10, 10:31 AM
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07-26-10, 10:32 AM
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Just get the RSW for now and take the car out, you'll feel the difference right away. After I had mine installed, the difference to me was like night and day.
07-26-10, 11:07 AM
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Oh well I guess no luck in front sways for AWD's....
I'm like 98% sure they updated the AWD kit to now include a front bar.
That's why the folks with 350s are gonna be out of luck soon.
(the "rear only" kit was the AWD 250 part number since it only came with a rear bar, but that kit is now replaced with the kit that has both bars)
07-26-10, 11:09 AM
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Just get the RSW for now and take the car out, you'll feel the difference right away. After I had mine installed, the difference to me was like night and day.
Yeah, the difference is truly dramatic. Take a wide turn (like a freeway on ramp) at 40 MPH right before you install it, then take that same turn again after it's on.
07-26-10, 12:46 PM
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So the main benefit of the brace is as a skidplate and creating sparks at speed on big bumps I guess, not to mention the lighter wallet.
07-26-10, 12:50 PM
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So the main benefit of the brace is as a skidplate and creating sparks at speed on big bumps I guess, not to mention the lighter wallet.
Exactly. And when mechanics look under your car and see the blue, they'll think you're special.
07-26-10, 07:52 PM
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07-26-10, 10:19 PM
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i may get this for a shield for my under body like josh
07-26-10, 10:23 PM
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i may get this for a shield for my under body like josh
What are you shielding it from? I find the skid plates on my Jeep to be more functional for that purpose.
I think the possibility of a spark shower at night is a better advantage that is more likely to be realized.
07-26-10, 10:27 PM
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speed bumps, debris, drive ways and if any one here watches fantasy factory i can skate my car lol
07-26-10, 10:35 PM
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What's that chunk of undetermined quality steel weigh? Should the spare tire and jack be left at home to offset the weight?
07-26-10, 10:44 PM
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Can the chassis brace still fit with the skid plate? Or does the skid plate have to be off permanently?
07-26-10, 11:07 AM
