i just installed my cusco u-brace on friday and just wanted to tell you guys that it really works... i was actually quite surprised... it doesn't seem like it would do anything but it does.... the overstear isn't as bad as before and the rear end isn't as happy..... i give it a and only for $150 it's well worth it...

 

similar to an x-brace or?

 

yeah it's the same thing.. but instead of it being in a shape of an X.. it's in a shape of a U.. or a coat hanger....

 

the x-brace or similar braces help stiffen up the chassis in the front, providing a bit more control of the steering, but it shouldn't not, nor will it, change the behaviour of oversteer or rear end control. it's not an active part of the suspension to do so. while the characteristics might help you believe that it does, it really doesn't.

but interested to see pictures of what this brace looks like.

also, as quoted in many books, if you feel like your car handles like its on rails, then you aren't going fast enough.

 

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I don't want to make you unhappy but as far as the brace "stiffening" up the chassis, it'll be most apparent on a car that has seen many many miles, hard track miles where the chassis has been stressed. However, it'll be a long time before I think the s2000 would need any sort of chassis stiffening bars to make things right since the car isn't "loose" from the factory and doesn't get "loose" with everyday driving.

 

I would also like to see a pic of this U brace. Personally I believe that the only effects that all those braces have are placebo.

 

here's some pics..

 

ahhh, so that's what it looks like installed. I've seen a few not installed, but not one up on the car. interesting piece. how is the clearance? similar to the comptech (flush) or spoon (~1")?

 

Solid looking brace.

 

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it's pretty flush.. it's about an inch thick... i haven't scraped it yet but i'm not dropped.... won't be dropped till next month when my tein flex come in... so we'll see then...

 

pretty flush? vague.

look under the car from the side, and you'll see what I mean.

 

i just took a look under the car as you asked and it's flush it doesn't stick out anywhere.. i also took some extra pics from the side of the car to show how much it comes down..... give me your email and i'll gladly send you the pics...