U shaped Subframe/Crash Bar
25 August 2011, 07:20 AM
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U shaped Subframe/Crash Bar
Am I correct that the Spec-C's don't have the U shaped crashbar/subframe underneath. (2002 Bugeye)
25 August 2011, 08:58 AM
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I removed mine ages ago and its passed 2 mot`s now with it off, I had to turn the lower brace round to refit, the U frame weights around 12 KGs
25 August 2011, 10:24 AM
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Summit racing do a three piece kit for many pounds..
25 August 2011, 06:08 PM
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Only issue is you have no mounting for plastic undergrad at front but think spec c had welded suspension turrets not sure if this helps strength
26 August 2011, 12:32 PM
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I removed mine ages ago and its passed 2 mot`s now with it off, I had to turn the lower brace round to refit, the U frame weights around 12 KGs
How do you mean lower brace? Is that the Std lower Brace or an aftermarket one?
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Only issue is you have no mounting for plastic undergrad at front but think spec c had welded suspension turrets not sure if this helps strength
If you mean undertray - that's not an issue as it's in the tip!
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26 August 2011, 01:39 PM
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Yes mean undertray damn iPhone keeps changing words if you don't look carefully
26 August 2011, 03:40 PM
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How do you mean lower brace? Is that the Std lower Brace or an after market one
standard Sti one, just turn it upside down.
26 August 2011, 04:05 PM
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I don't recall a standard STi lower brace?
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26 August 2011, 04:28 PM
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Summit racing do a three piece kit for many pounds..
Indeed they do
Replace this....
With this...
26 August 2011, 04:35 PM
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You have too much money to spend Mr 53!
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ooooooooooooo very nice!!
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OK so can I run without the brace completely while I save up for the summit kit, and where do I get one from?
26 August 2011, 06:14 PM
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standard Sti one, just turn it upside down.
Any chance you have a pic/diagram as I only have a wrx
26 August 2011, 06:24 PM
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Any chance you have a pic/diagram as I only have a wrx
Best I can do, if you look all the way towards the front you can see a chrome pipe that runs across the car, afaik its a standard jdm sti lower front brace,
[IMG]h.jpg[/IMG]
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26 August 2011, 06:26 PM
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Didn't think the lower braces came as standard on any factory newage but I mignt be wrong..
Bluebugeye, if you are worried fit an "H" Brace which are quite cheap, even from companies like Cusco.... I'll have a hunt
Shaun
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Has anyone actually fitted a lower H brace without the U bar fitted there?
26 August 2011, 07:20 PM
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Ive never felt the need tbh, ur just adding weight back on.
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I thought about leaving mine off after fitting the anti lift kit, whats it supposed to do/be? if I dont need it its comin off
26 August 2011, 11:25 PM
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have all jdm stis got that chrome lower brace as never looked that close under mine, will have to have a look if you remove this frame though should you inform the insurance company
27 August 2011, 09:28 AM
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I thought about leaving mine off after fitting the anti lift kit, whats it supposed to do/be? if I dont need it its comin off
As far as I can find out it was fitted to improve the front crash test results and get a better safety rating.
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You have too much money to spend Mr 53!
Not any more !
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The newage lower H-brace won't fit as the c-frame added the needed depth. I've done some scant research and I reckon the classic one will fit as it uses different mounting points.
I've run mine without the brace for a year without any issues
27 August 2011, 09:13 PM
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No reason why the classic one wouldn't work. I dont know the dimensions but I run the front wishbone summit brace from the newage on my classic and the Alk mounting points should be the same for the H-brace
I have a GT Spec classic H-brace here, so I'll get under the SPecD ASAP and offer it up to see
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That would be good to know...
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25 August 2011, 07:20 AM
U shaped Subframe/Crash Bar
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