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07-30-2009, 02:51 PM
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Getting ready to order GT Spec parts from Ryan @ Forged...
...and I am looking for people who have installed these for opinions.
My G is a 2009 7AT equipped with 4WAS and has MXP exhaust installed.
Ryan spoke to the guys at GT Spec and he/they are recommending:
1. GTS-SUS-1320 - Front Strut Brace
2. GTS-SUS-1348 - Front 4 Point Ladder Brace
3. GTS-SUS-1347 - Front 2 Point Sub Frame Reinforcement
4. GTS-SUS-1332 - Front Sub Frame Tie Brace
There is also available, if I want to do everything they offer to fit my G...
5. GTS-SUS-1350 - 6 Point Rear Sub Frame
6. GTS-SUS-1349 - Rear Lower Lateral Reinforcement Brace (M-Shape)
(May not work with MXP exhaust, don't know)
7. GTS-SUS-1346 - Fender Brace
There is also this, but it will NOT work with the 4WAS...
8. GTS-SUS-1087 - Rear Lower Tie Brace
Please tell me which GT Spec parts you installed, any aftermarket part clearance issues if any, and what parts I should/shouldn't consider.
Thanks,
Jeff.
My G is a 2009 7AT equipped with 4WAS and has MXP exhaust installed.
Ryan spoke to the guys at GT Spec and he/they are recommending:
1. GTS-SUS-1320 - Front Strut Brace
2. GTS-SUS-1348 - Front 4 Point Ladder Brace
3. GTS-SUS-1347 - Front 2 Point Sub Frame Reinforcement
4. GTS-SUS-1332 - Front Sub Frame Tie Brace
There is also available, if I want to do everything they offer to fit my G...
5. GTS-SUS-1350 - 6 Point Rear Sub Frame
6. GTS-SUS-1349 - Rear Lower Lateral Reinforcement Brace (M-Shape)
(May not work with MXP exhaust, don't know)
7. GTS-SUS-1346 - Fender Brace
There is also this, but it will NOT work with the 4WAS...
8. GTS-SUS-1087 - Rear Lower Tie Brace
Please tell me which GT Spec parts you installed, any aftermarket part clearance issues if any, and what parts I should/shouldn't consider.
Thanks,
Jeff.
07-30-2009, 03:15 PM
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I think all you need are strutbar. I have install a few of these parts. It does stiffen your car but it's not really that noticeable unless your tracking. I would save money on something else but if ya have the money then get it. I like mines just because I like to get everything for my G I guess lol. I want it to be a badass handling car
07-30-2009, 04:41 PM
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Given your other mods, I don't think $ is a problem. 
So go for all of them if you want it tight. I have all but the M-shaped brace and fender brace. I did not put M on because (1) it was not available when I got all of mine and they were not sure when it was going to be available and (2) will only fit exhaust that have exactly the same locations as stock so did not want to mess with it in case I change exhausts. I did not put on the Fender brace because I was too lazy and wanted to see if I really wanted it. I like how stiff mine is not. Do not want anymore and I am not going to track.
So go for all of them if you want it tight. I have all but the M-shaped brace and fender brace. I did not put M on because (1) it was not available when I got all of mine and they were not sure when it was going to be available and (2) will only fit exhaust that have exactly the same locations as stock so did not want to mess with it in case I change exhausts. I did not put on the Fender brace because I was too lazy and wanted to see if I really wanted it. I like how stiff mine is not. Do not want anymore and I am not going to track. ...and I am looking for people who have installed these for opinions.
My G is a 2009 7AT equipped with 4WAS and has MXP exhaust installed.
Ryan spoke to the guys at GT Spec and he/they are recommending:
1. GTS-SUS-1320 - Front Strut Brace
2. GTS-SUS-1348 - Front 4 Point Ladder Brace
3. GTS-SUS-1347 - Front 2 Point Sub Frame Reinforcement
4. GTS-SUS-1332 - Front Sub Frame Tie Brace
There is also available, if I want to do everything they offer to fit my G...
5. GTS-SUS-1350 - 6 Point Rear Sub Frame
6. GTS-SUS-1349 - Rear Lower Lateral Reinforcement Brace (M-Shape)
(May not work with MXP exhaust, don't know)
7. GTS-SUS-1346 - Fender Brace
There is also this, but it will NOT work with the 4WAS...
8. GTS-SUS-1087 - Rear Lower Tie Brace
Please tell me which GT Spec parts you installed, any aftermarket part clearance issues if any, and what parts I should/shouldn't consider.
Thanks,
Jeff.
My G is a 2009 7AT equipped with 4WAS and has MXP exhaust installed.
Ryan spoke to the guys at GT Spec and he/they are recommending:
1. GTS-SUS-1320 - Front Strut Brace
2. GTS-SUS-1348 - Front 4 Point Ladder Brace
3. GTS-SUS-1347 - Front 2 Point Sub Frame Reinforcement
4. GTS-SUS-1332 - Front Sub Frame Tie Brace
There is also available, if I want to do everything they offer to fit my G...
5. GTS-SUS-1350 - 6 Point Rear Sub Frame
6. GTS-SUS-1349 - Rear Lower Lateral Reinforcement Brace (M-Shape)
(May not work with MXP exhaust, don't know)
7. GTS-SUS-1346 - Fender Brace
There is also this, but it will NOT work with the 4WAS...
8. GTS-SUS-1087 - Rear Lower Tie Brace
Please tell me which GT Spec parts you installed, any aftermarket part clearance issues if any, and what parts I should/shouldn't consider.
Thanks,
Jeff.
07-30-2009, 05:06 PM
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J do you track the G?
07-30-2009, 05:57 PM
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Mark posted this a while ago, good reading:
Originally Posted by GTSPEC-MARK
1. Rear M Shape Brace + Rear 2 Point Tie Brace
This will be the first 2 brace to get. These two braces tie the lateral arm and control arm together. These two braces act almost like a sway bar. We have tested the same braces on 350Z and the most effective brace so far.
2. Rear 6 point subframe brace
Because it's a bit pricey, that's why I list this brace as #2. If budget allow, this brace is a great addition. The brace link the rear subframe to the chassis. It added three extra reinforcement points per side. It's a 5 piece kit thus a higher price than rest of the braces.
3. Fender Brace
Fender brace ties the front engine compartment to your mid chassis. Known to be used on many track car, it provided extra reinforcement for the front of your car.
4. Front subframe tie brace 2/4 point.
I list this lower than the rest mainly because the front subframe are already very stiff. These two braces reinforce the existing mounting points. It still provide added reinforcement but not as much advantage compare to the rest of the braces.
5. Front subframe left + right tie brace
This brace is the last on the list because it's a significantly smaller brace compare to the rest. However, it does added two extra reinforcement points to the front subframe, but compare to the rest of the braces that's available, this brace has less effect.
Everyone will ask "how much" more advantage do you have compare to stock. It's really hard to measure and give you an exact number. I believe there are no set standard on how to measure it.
You really have to try it and feel how much more these brace will help the total driving experience. We can guarantee that you will come back for more once you have tried them
This will be the first 2 brace to get. These two braces tie the lateral arm and control arm together. These two braces act almost like a sway bar. We have tested the same braces on 350Z and the most effective brace so far.
2. Rear 6 point subframe brace
Because it's a bit pricey, that's why I list this brace as #2. If budget allow, this brace is a great addition. The brace link the rear subframe to the chassis. It added three extra reinforcement points per side. It's a 5 piece kit thus a higher price than rest of the braces.
3. Fender Brace
Fender brace ties the front engine compartment to your mid chassis. Known to be used on many track car, it provided extra reinforcement for the front of your car.
4. Front subframe tie brace 2/4 point.
I list this lower than the rest mainly because the front subframe are already very stiff. These two braces reinforce the existing mounting points. It still provide added reinforcement but not as much advantage compare to the rest of the braces.
5. Front subframe left + right tie brace
This brace is the last on the list because it's a significantly smaller brace compare to the rest. However, it does added two extra reinforcement points to the front subframe, but compare to the rest of the braces that's available, this brace has less effect.
Everyone will ask "how much" more advantage do you have compare to stock. It's really hard to measure and give you an exact number. I believe there are no set standard on how to measure it.
You really have to try it and feel how much more these brace will help the total driving experience. We can guarantee that you will come back for more once you have tried them
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07-30-2009, 06:41 PM
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God Bless the Mod Bug
07-30-2009, 07:29 PM
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My ears were burning. I installed everything except the m brace and fender braces. I feel the fender braces are worthless and a big waste of time, effort, and money. The m brace has issues with some exhausts.
I've been driving Her car more and more and this thing is a slot car. I'm at the mercy of the tires (stock). I go into a corner thinking I'm going to push the limit and the tires start screaming before I'm even ready to push the gas. This car is rock solid!
I've installed everything and there are a few posts showing the installs (from both myself and Ham).
Any specific questions?
I've been driving Her car more and more and this thing is a slot car. I'm at the mercy of the tires (stock). I go into a corner thinking I'm going to push the limit and the tires start screaming before I'm even ready to push the gas. This car is rock solid!
I've installed everything and there are a few posts showing the installs (from both myself and Ham).
Any specific questions?
07-30-2009, 11:33 PM
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Same set-up for braces and agree on corners. I am running 245/275 and set off the slip light a lot more on the corners because you do not feel the "sway" in the corner.
My ears were burning. I installed everything except the m brace and fender braces. I feel the fender braces are worthless and a big waste of time, effort, and money. The m brace has issues with some exhausts.
I've been driving Her car more and more and this thing is a slot car. I'm at the mercy of the tires (stock). I go into a corner thinking I'm going to push the limit and the tires start screaming before I'm even ready to push the gas. This car is rock solid!
I've installed everything and there are a few posts showing the installs (from both myself and Ham).
Any specific questions?
I've been driving Her car more and more and this thing is a slot car. I'm at the mercy of the tires (stock). I go into a corner thinking I'm going to push the limit and the tires start screaming before I'm even ready to push the gas. This car is rock solid!
I've installed everything and there are a few posts showing the installs (from both myself and Ham).
Any specific questions?
07-30-2009, 11:51 PM
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My ears were burning. I installed everything except the m brace and fender braces. I feel the fender braces are worthless and a big waste of time, effort, and money. The m brace has issues with some exhausts.
I've been driving Her car more and more and this thing is a slot car. I'm at the mercy of the tires (stock). I go into a corner thinking I'm going to push the limit and the tires start screaming before I'm even ready to push the gas. This car is rock solid!
I've installed everything and there are a few posts showing the installs (from both myself and Ham).
Any specific questions?
I've been driving Her car more and more and this thing is a slot car. I'm at the mercy of the tires (stock). I go into a corner thinking I'm going to push the limit and the tires start screaming before I'm even ready to push the gas. This car is rock solid!
I've installed everything and there are a few posts showing the installs (from both myself and Ham).
Any specific questions?
08-07-2009, 01:18 PM
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OK, so until I get my refund from SE I have opted to only order the Front Strut Brace but plan on ordering all others except for the Front Fender Braces. I'm still debating on the M Brace. I also just ordered the R2C Polished Intake.
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