[QUOTE=hygiene boy,Jun 6 2004, 05:55 AM]I have the MUZ

 

So SPOON is the only one that "blocks" the oil pan?

 

you should get the science of speed . i got it. fit great and lot of clearence off the ground. it just expen$ive.

 

I've heard spoon has the one that doesn't block the oil drain, I'm not so sure on this.

Muz look like a good design, and I found Cusco version2 brace that look similar to Muz for only $150. I think I'm gonna get Cusco.

 

I had Spoon, didn't like it so I sold it.

I looked at Rick's but $300?!?! Far overpriced for what it is.

I ended up getting the Cusco and I'm very satisfied with it.

 

I went with Ricks x-brace for a couple reasons. For one, it came in black- I like the stealth look. The second reason is the fact that it is a block of aluminum that is machined to what you see. Not that there is anything wrong with welding the pieces together, but I think strength-wise, the machined aluminum is a more rugged design.

 

MUUUUUUUZZZZZZZZ!

 

Here's a pic of a Spoon installed... (courtesy of AusS2000)


Here's a pic of a Muz/Whiteline installed... (courtesy of AusS2000)


There does appear to be a difference in the gauge of materials used between the various brace brands if you are fortunate enough to have comparison photos to look at. I make no comment on the actual performance of other brands as I have not used them.



Here's a pic of a Muz / Whiteline x-brace on a car that, from memory, jumped a kerb and slid along it.


There's a pic of a digrappa (also one of the good heavier gauge braces) on the board somewhere with similar damage from hitting a rock. It too bent but survived to protect the owner's oil pan. This is only one of the points to consider of course when buying an x-brace. The others are performance, weight, durability and ease of access to oil drain plug.

No problems with strength or welds with either of these braces.

There are a number of design possibilities for x-braces but not all will afford the same level of protection to your oil pan because of their shape.

 

Muz all the way!

 

I have Muz X-brace,and I love it;clears the oil dran plug,no mess;best performance for the price.