Anyone removed the flimsy undercar brace?

[Timmy_Jones]

Does it actually do anything? Referring to the aluminum brace across the car, under the exhaust.

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[MYA90SUPRA]

I have mine off It does pretty much nothing. I had to remove it for my aftermarket exhaust.

 

[Timmy_Jones]

I have mine off It does pretty much nothing. I had to remove it for my aftermarket exhaust.

Perfect! I couldn’t see it doing much anyways. I’ll put the hardware back and leave the damn brace hanging in the garage.

 

[GoldenEye]

I took mine off to put on my exhaust, but I put it back on when I was done because I don’t like things missing from my car.

 

[FuzzyRev]

If it didn't do anything it wouldn't have been installed on the car in the first place. If it's there, it has a purpose, and it's bigger than what you can see, with arms that extend out and rearwards, obscured by the plastic covers.

 

[suicidaleggroll]

I replaced mine with the Cusco

 

[chuckyl]

Cusco
Excellent choice, installed mine also!

 

[Timmy_Jones]

I replaced mine with the Cusco

Is it stiffer than stock? Gain any space for a larger exhaust?

 

[zrk]

it doesn't nothing. Cusco does nothing. Threw mine in the trash.

 

[PikkaGTR]

yes it does nothing
what do those loser engineers at BMW/Toyota GR know about chassis development

 

[zrk]

yes it does nothing
what do those loser engineers at BMW/Toyota GR know about chassis development

Crash safety standards or some bullshit. That thing is about as stiff as a beer can.

 

[suicidaleggroll]

Is it stiffer than stock?

The bar itself is, yes, but whether that translates into any change in the car's behavior is another matter. My gut feeling is it won't make any difference you can feel, but it looks nice. I didn't really notice anything when I installed it.

Gain any space for a larger exhaust?

No it's roughly the same size as stock and mounts in the same place, it's just solid instead of hollow and a bit thicker, especially at the bolt holes.

 

[Timmy_Jones]

The bar itself is, yes, but whether that translates into any change in the car's behavior is another matter. My gut feeling is it won't make any difference you can feel, but it looks nice. I didn't really notice anything when I installed it.


No it's roughly the same size as stock and mounts in the same place, it's just solid instead of hollow and a bit thicker, especially at the bolt holes.

Appreciate it! Thanks

 

[GoldenEye]

In to see @zrk crush the bar with his hand like a beer can…

 

[J29DB03]

In to see @zrk crush the bar with his hand like a beer can…

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