HSPN TV: How-To / Install - CL Development X-Brace

**HSPN.com** · 09-29-2006, 01:19 PM

Today, HSPN TV, a division of HSPN Networks, released a how-to installation video of the CL Development X-Brace.

To watch the video on HSPN TV, click here:
http://www.hspn.tv/?videoid=68&catid=1

The Car Lab claims that the X-Brace increases handling by 0.1G. Yes, you read that correctly, and they say this improvement was confirmed by a team within Subaru when The Car Lab submitted this product to Subaru for testing on the Nurburgring. The X Brace appears to do more than a regular rear strut bar. It essentially strengthens the rear of the cabin in the same way a firewall strengthens the front of the cabin.

Here is a graph to demonstrate the increased stiffness that results from installing the X Brace on an STI. This was made by the manufacturer not HSPN. We intend on verifying some of their claims.

To participate in a discussion on the X-brace please see this thread:
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56168

izzy · 09-30-2006, 09:40 AM

nice install video, will you be doing any testing to see if the claims made by the manufacturer is true?

**HSPN.com** · 09-30-2006, 11:16 AM

Yes we will be testing the unit as part of a future project we are working on now. Watch www.HSPN.tv for the upcoming release. From the little we can determine from a butt dyno, it positively affects handling. There is also a noticeable improvement in the steering wheel returning to center after a turn. A number of guys are thinking about and trying to not only articulate what is happening but also figure out a why to document this for enthusiasts on camera.

neverendingmods · 11-04-2006, 04:58 AM

Do you know what the price is on this? The Cusco RSB + Vbrace keeps the side to side bar and adds a V attatchment bolting to floor. Price on the Xbar will be the leading factor.

**Kevin** · 06-09-2007, 09:53 PM

Check one of the vendors on the site: www.sojdm.com

09-29-2006, 01:19 PM	#1
HSPN.com Authorized Media Location: www.HSPN.com Posts: 553 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	HSPN TV: How-To / Install - CL Development X-Brace Today, HSPN TV, a division of HSPN Networks, released a how-to installation video of the CL Development X-Brace. To watch the video on HSPN TV, click here: http://www.hspn.tv/?videoid=68&catid=1 The Car Lab claims that the X-Brace increases handling by 0.1G. Yes, you read that correctly, and they say this improvement was confirmed by a team within Subaru when The Car Lab submitted this product to Subaru for testing on the Nurburgring. The X Brace appears to do more than a regular rear strut bar. It essentially strengthens the rear of the cabin in the same way a firewall strengthens the front of the cabin. Here is a graph to demonstrate the increased stiffness that results from installing the X Brace on an STI. This was made by the manufacturer not HSPN. We intend on verifying some of their claims. To participate in a discussion on the X-brace please see this thread: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56168 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Nivek : 09-29-2006 at 03:23 PM.

06-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#5
Kevin Admin Car: Silver 2004 STI Fav Mod: The Driver Location: Southern California Posts: 11,651 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: HSPN TV: How-To / Install - CL Development X-Brace Check one of the vendors on the site: www.sojdm.com This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-30-2006, 09:40 AM	#2
izzy Amateur STI Driver Posts: 9 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	nice install video, will you be doing any testing to see if the claims made by the manufacturer is true?

09-30-2006, 11:16 AM	#3
HSPN.com Authorized Media Location: www.HSPN.com Posts: 553 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes we will be testing the unit as part of a future project we are working on now. Watch www.HSPN.tv for the upcoming release. From the little we can determine from a butt dyno, it positively affects handling. There is also a noticeable improvement in the steering wheel returning to center after a turn. A number of guys are thinking about and trying to not only articulate what is happening but also figure out a why to document this for enthusiasts on camera.

11-04-2006, 04:58 AM	#4
neverendingmods Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Buying a beater for DD Location: DE/PA border Posts: 538 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Do you know what the price is on this? The Cusco RSB + Vbrace keeps the side to side bar and adds a V attatchment bolting to floor. Price on the Xbar will be the leading factor.