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EAGLE5 · 11-28-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Those are a good pick but out of his price range, plus he will need LCA's if he lowers it more then an inch and wants to keep his tires from getting wrecked if he does a lot of highway driving. (Too much negative camber for the highway)

I've been seeing them for 999 to 1065. Raceseng has a set for 999 open box. 800 after black Friday discount. I am temped. They also have a package with top mounts, front and rear. He can buy cheap LCAs if he wants, but a quality set is going to be somewhat expensive.

go_a_way1 · 11-28-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

I've been seeing them for 999 to 1065. Raceseng has a set for 999 open box. 800 after black Friday discount. I am temped. They also have a package with top mounts, front and rear. He can buy cheap LCAs if he wants, but a quality set is going to be somewhat expensive.

Yeah for $800 thats a wicked deal. The OP can always buy LCA's and top hats down the line if he keeps it stock height too.

tyler_win_photo · 12-01-2015, 09:30 PM

Typically chassis bracing should be held off as the last mods you do to your car, as the gains are relatively minimal. As for suspension, you might want to take a look at Tein Flex Z, it's around $825 - a little more than the Bilstein B14 but it comes with adjustable dampening and camber plates.

Cop · 12-03-2015, 01:39 PM

I didn't really notice any difference before and after I installed my Cusco f/r braces. Honestly the only reason I bought them was because I wanted a MC brace and I got a good deal on the bars. Had I not found a great deal, I would have simply gone with a standalone MC brace.

Gear_One_Performance · 12-03-2015, 03:46 PM

Really the only reason is for master cylinder braces or mounting stuff, for example we mount the fuel pressure regulator there.

go_a_way1 · 12-03-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gear_One_Performance

Really the only reason is for master cylinder braces or mounting stuff, for example we mount the fuel pressure regulator there.

I ordered some up for bling?? haha! But you are right they are great for mounting stuff on. My catch can mounts to my factory bars

Gear_One_Performance · 12-03-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I ordered some up for bling??

Bling's always nice, anything to take away from the standard black plastic every new car engine bay is covered in.

Yoniyama · 12-07-2015, 12:02 AM

After installing the front and rear bars, honestly, few can feel those bars. But after driving with them for a while, I had them removed. Then, the difference was noticeable. I couldn't wait to have them re-installed.

In my opinion, the front and rear tower bars, and other under-body chassis reinforcement are a 'must', before any other 'mod'.

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12-01-2015, 09:30 PM	#17
tyler_win_photo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS (Asphalt) Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 559 Thanks: 39 Thanked 173 Times in 143 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Typically chassis bracing should be held off as the last mods you do to your car, as the gains are relatively minimal. As for suspension, you might want to take a look at Tein Flex Z, it's around $825 - a little more than the Bilstein B14 but it comes with adjustable dampening and camber plates.

12-03-2015, 01:39 PM	#18
Cop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Bay Area Posts: 471 Thanks: 262 Thanked 170 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I didn't really notice any difference before and after I installed my Cusco f/r braces. Honestly the only reason I bought them was because I wanted a MC brace and I got a good deal on the bars. Had I not found a great deal, I would have simply gone with a standalone MC brace.

12-03-2015, 03:46 PM	#19
Gear_One_Performance Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ SCCA STU endurance car Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania Posts: 199 Thanks: 2 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Really the only reason is for master cylinder braces or mounting stuff, for example we mount the fuel pressure regulator there.

12-07-2015, 12:02 AM	#22
Yoniyama Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: BRZ 2018 Location: California Posts: 119 Thanks: 116 Thanked 66 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	After installing the front and rear bars, honestly, few can feel those bars. But after driving with them for a while, I had them removed. Then, the difference was noticeable. I couldn't wait to have them re-installed. In my opinion, the front and rear tower bars, and other under-body chassis reinforcement are a 'must', before any other 'mod'.

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