TB Performance Chasis Bracing Review

[xclusive_brett]

My car has been at TB Performace the last few days developing some braces for the car. I do not work there, just want to show some new products and give some reviews. These guys have been in the mazda, kia, and scion scene as well as others for a few years now. They were super cool and are very passionate about this car. So far they have finished a rear tie bar, mid chasis brace, and adjustable strut braces. These are all made in house in Temecula CA. Many more parts are on the way and their website and facebook should be updated with pics soon. Their prices will be much more affordable than some of the braces that are out their now.
Now to the review. I did not think there would be much to improve on with these cars, but damn. Steering feel and response are improved, turn in speed has increased. The car feels very planted and aggresive now. I really want to take it out to the track and really see it shine.
http://www.tbperformanceproducts.com/
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004217314400

Rear Tie Bar



Mid Chasis Brace



Adjustable Strut Braces


Front Strut Bar

[xclusive_brett]

Some more images have been added to their website. prices tba.

[SubieNate]

Huh. $5 says their facility is within 5 minutes of my work/home. Who'da known.

[xclusive_brett]

they are off winchester. super cool guys

[Panman]

No pricing on their site? Do the underbody covers go back on with these parts fitted?

[xclusive_brett]

prices were added today. currently with the mid chasis brace, the underbody panels don't fit, but I'm sure with a few small adjustments it would. I gotta get the car up on a left and look at it.

[xclusive_brett]

Car will be going back on Friday to finish a few last items. I'm gonna try and convince them to become vendors on here.
Also, went for a canyon run the other night and damn the car felt great. Went with my buddy who has the same engine mods and he was suprised at how quick I was going into the turns. Sadly on this same run he hit a large rock and now his car is gonna be m.i.a. for a lil while.

[xclusive_brett]

edited first post with pics of strut bar

[TB Performance Products]

Thanks Again for being a our Test Car Brett!

-Evan Miers

[xclusive_brett]

Hey guys, TB Performance is offering 30% off their bracing right now!

[Captain Insano]

Did you ever modify the cover to get it to fit with the mid-chassis brace?

[xclusive_brett]

no I was lazy. its not really on my list of important things to do. I'll see if i can make time, but I don't know if I will have much luck.

[funbeatsfast]

Any more opinions on bracing? TB looks like a good option, matte and functional. I like it, but would like to hear performance oriented before and after.
Some cars respond well to chassis stiffening - a six point cage and strut brace completely changed my Miata. I've driven Hondas (the good ones, made before '01) with and without - you can really feel the difference.
Yesterday I was putting the FR-S on jack stands and it surprised me how little flex there was. If you jack up the left side, the right side moves just about as much. And I don't feel any twist driving it. Maybe the stock spring rates are so soft that they don't stress the chassis.