Braces for 300 2+2 Targa, Bang for Buck suspension parts

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  1. aurnob

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    Any opinions on what the best chasis braces for the 2+2 would be?

    Also, best suspension parts to change other than struts/sways?
     
  2. WhiteNight

    WhiteNight Littering and...

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    UAS front brace
    Front and rear strut braces.
    Fender Braces.

    Combine with sway bars and tension rods and she should be feelin a weee bit tighter!
     
  3. Anti

    Anti 14.7 x 14.7 = 44.1

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    I'm running coilovers, front and rear strut braces and fender braces and the car feels tight as a twelve year old.

    Make sure the strut braces you get are 1-piece, 3 piece items are simply cosmetic. UAS are selling some now: http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320055
     
  4. aurnob

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    UAS front strut brace is on my list. Fender braces will come after coilovers.

    For coilovers I'm thinking Tein Super street/flex? Opinions

    Car already has sways back and front done.

    I'm also think about the rear Diff bushes/ cradle bushes?
     
  5. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

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    Cage. Im always picking up wheels on driveways now
     
  6. aurnob

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    Bit expensive, impractical and over the top, but definitely might consider it one day haha
     
  7. andy

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    I find it hard to believe that a thin alloy front strut brace with multiple bends would significantly reduce strut flex.

    Has anyone ever tested the tensile and compressive strength of that style of front brace?
     
  8. aurnob

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    yeah i've always heard alot against these braces as they say bracing from above the strut tops is useless, underbody bracing is where its at.

    but people seem to say the strut bracing works?
     
  9. Archon

    Archon Power Overwhelming

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    Is yours just a half cage Mike? where did you get your one?


     
  10. rob260

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    Of course -but you have to look at what is actually available too! And practical to fit etc etc
     
  11. aurnob

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    yeah definitely. i'm thinking front strut brace and fender braces, and maybe a control arms brace.

    any coilover suggestions? any input on teins?
     
  12. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    Is your neck still bent from wearing a helmet and hitting your head on the scaffolding? :p
     
  13. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep. BECAUSERACECAR!!!
     
  14. Archon

    Archon Power Overwhelming

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    Have you got any Pics of your cage Mike?
     
  15. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

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  16. Archon

    Archon Power Overwhelming

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    That looks awesome Mike, where did you score that from?
     

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