Does the X-brace really make a difference?
11-18-2005, 07:50 AM
#21
Originally Posted by bborzell,Nov 18 2005, 12:13 PM
It certainly helped me on the Rubicon run this year.
I think the most important merit is the coolness factor that comes into play when the very small person I run over looks up and says, "Wow! Isn't that one of those way cool X-Braces"?
In the interest of full disclosure, I didn't install an X-Brace. I have simply decided to believe that I did and I get both the placebo effect as well as the "If you looked under my car, you would see how cool I really am" effect.
I was thinking about doing a similar FI install next. The price is right.
Stop thinking small. Aren't you our new President??? All hail bborzell
11-18-2005, 07:54 AM
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It certainly helped me on the Rubicon run this year.
I used to go off-road (with custom Jeeps) and I've taken out a half dozen oil pans over the years - one by a piece of lumber on the road that had fallen off a truck. So, I'm a little gun shy when it comes to oil pans, particularly cast aluminum ones.
I was thinking about doing a similar FI install next. The price is right.
11-18-2005, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Nov 18 2005, 09:10 AM
For those who say they X-braces and shock tower braces worthless, I simply say you don't drive hard enough on rough roads.
11-18-2005, 08:54 AM
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[QUOTE=dean,Nov 18 2005, 08:54 AM]
I used to go off-road (with custom Jeeps) and I've taken out a half dozen oil pans over the years - one by a piece of lumber on the road that had fallen off a truck. So, I'm a little gun shy when it comes to oil pans, particularly cast aluminum ones.
Which imaginary FI kit are you thinking of not installing? I'm leaning toward one of those
I used to go off-road (with custom Jeeps) and I've taken out a half dozen oil pans over the years - one by a piece of lumber on the road that had fallen off a truck. So, I'm a little gun shy when it comes to oil pans, particularly cast aluminum ones.Which imaginary FI kit are you thinking of not installing? I'm leaning toward one of those
11-18-2005, 11:50 AM
#27
As I back out of my garage and into our service lane, I go over a 'rain diverter' hump (like a speed bump) at a 45* angle. Every time I do this, I hear a 'pop' which I think is the black molding on the bottom of my god-forsaken Side Struts.....popping out of place 
I've wondered whether the X-brace would remedy this 'involuntary flexing' of the front frame? Anyone have an opinion on this?
(Has anyone NOT had an opinion on anything on s2ki
)
I've wondered whether the X-brace would remedy this 'involuntary flexing' of the front frame? Anyone have an opinion on this?
(Has anyone NOT had an opinion on anything on s2ki
)
11-18-2005, 11:58 AM
#28
Originally Posted by bborzell,Nov 18 2005, 01:45 PM
Can't do it. You have to be a natural born citizen. I was C-section.
11-18-2005, 04:57 PM
#29
After several hot laps at Beaver Run at FCT04 last year I gave an the lower X-brace some thought along with a top strut. But, after thinking back on it. I did not experience any "head shake" as the car magazines describe the chassis flex of other convertables such as the Toyota Celica. Which ever on the street I can feel the flex.
As an "old" motorcycle road racer (meaning that back in the 70's Japanese shocks where garbage. I think that I attribute this to heating up of the shocks. Even though, the S's stock shocks are "pretty darn good". I think compliance in dampening comes first, as I did not feel any flex.
Perhaps people with substantial track time like GFacter and JFO can weigh in on this?
As an "old" motorcycle road racer (meaning that back in the 70's Japanese shocks where garbage. I think that I attribute this to heating up of the shocks. Even though, the S's stock shocks are "pretty darn good". I think compliance in dampening comes first, as I did not feel any flex.
Perhaps people with substantial track time like GFacter and JFO can weigh in on this?
11-18-2005, 06:26 PM
#30
I am 99% sure George (gfactor) has the x-brace.