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NEW PRODUCT: Neuspeed X-brace

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Old 09-13-2002, 04:02 AM
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Default NEW PRODUCT: Neuspeed X-brace

Here is what I know- direct from Neuspeed:
"Our X-Brace is available and does not make oil changes a mess! It's part number is 45.20.67 and it retails for $199.95."
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http://www.neuspeed.com/default.html

They can send you a PDF of the instructions that show the piece.

The Spoon X-brace has the extra flat plates that weld into the center on the left and the right side of the brace. The Neuspeed also has extra flat plates welded into the center but they are in the front and the back of the brace. Therefore oil changes are no longer so messy! From an engineering point of view I can't imagine there is much of a difference is structural rigidity between the two.

Chances are real good; somebody this winter can have my Spoon X-brace for 1/2 of the original retail price. I have the Neuspeed shock Tower Brace on my car and I think it is the best design and I have a truckload of Neuspeed stuff on My CRX-Si. Good products.
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That sucks - I wanted to get the Spoon x-brace, but I don't want the oil changes to be messy. Maybe I'll go for this Neuspeed or the DiGrappa. Thanks for the info.
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Maybe I can get one before they sell out.
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what about MUZ (a board sponsor)
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Originally posted by tenblade2001
what about MUZ (a board sponsor)
I just saw the new design Muz is selling yesterday. The thing I wonder about with that design it seems the large brace that runs from the passenger side back to the front crossbar goes right under the opening where you reach up from below to get the oil filter off. It is hard to see in the pictures but that was my concern as soon as I saw it.
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Post the pic you recieved from Neuspeed. Im very interested in seeing this piece...

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Yes me too.............can't seem to find a pic on their site.
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Originally posted by Triple-H

I just saw the new design Muz is selling yesterday. The thing I wonder about with that design it seems the large brace that runs from the passenger side back to the front crossbar goes right under the opening where you reach up from below to get the oil filter off. It is hard to see in the pictures but that was my concern as soon as I saw it.
You reach from BELOW to change the oil filter? It is so much more accessible from above.
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plenty of clearance for the oil drain plug.



you can order it here: http://www.importdevelopment.net/items-det...tail.php?ID=246
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does anyone here have the neuspeed x-brace on their car? if so, i'd appreciate any feedback about the product.


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