Mating Front Subframe Brace and Aluminum Undertray

EJ257 · 03-01-2004, 02:42 PM

I spoke to Blake Fuller (941-954-1114, blake@brailleauto.com) at Braille Auto Development today. They are the same people who have brought the Braille 11.5 pound 700 Peak CCA battery to market.

Blake stated that, if the STi community shows some interest, his company will develop a front sub frame brace and aluminum under tray that, unlike the Cusco or Do Luck braces and Primitive Racing or Fastline trays, will be made to work together as a set.

The aluminum under trays are great for shielding your car from gravel ect. but do not work with anything other than the stock hydroformed channel member. The Cusco or Do Luck parts help stiffen the front of the car and shed a few pounds from the heavy girl, but won't work with existing aftermarket trays.

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Xman · 03-01-2004, 05:32 PM

by undertray you mean skidplate correct?

***sciolist*** · 03-01-2004, 05:34 PM

The tray is a good opportunity to work a diaphragm into the frame.

I would be interested in anything that reduces weight (particularly forward of the center of mass) and increases lateral rigidity.

It's going to have to provide easy access for oil changes though.

EJ257 · 03-01-2004, 06:42 PM

Xman: "by undertray you mean skidplate correct?" - Yepper!

Sciolist: "It's going to have to provide easy access for oil changes though."
- The Fastline tray/plate requires one to remove a few bolts to change oil. Frankly No Big Deal. No harder than removing the plastic factory tray.

rallybred · 03-02-2004, 07:34 AM

I will probably build my own, to replace the stock piece. In my opinion, It should be 4130 steel or Aluminum, should tie in all 6 points like the Do-Luck, but should include some triangulation, either by tube braces or by (in places) the skidplate (or tray) being welded directly to the frame. And It should not reduce ground clearance. If you can come up with something before I can finish designing and build mine, I may buy it.

**Nivek** · 03-09-2004, 04:00 PM

Gave him a call and got the battery deal setup. Click on the lightweight link below if you want one for your STI.

**Nivek** · 03-09-2004, 04:00 PM

Gave him a call and got the battery deal setup. Click on the lightweight link below if you want one for your STI.

03-01-2004, 02:42 PM	#1
EJ257 Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I spoke to Blake Fuller (941-954-1114, blake@brailleauto.com) at Braille Auto Development today. They are the same people who have brought the Braille 11.5 pound 700 Peak CCA battery to market. Blake stated that, if the STi community shows some interest, his company will develop a front sub frame brace and aluminum under tray that, unlike the Cusco or Do Luck braces and Primitive Racing or Fastline trays, will be made to work together as a set. The aluminum under trays are great for shielding your car from gravel ect. but do not work with anything other than the stock hydroformed channel member. The Cusco or Do Luck parts help stiffen the front of the car and shed a few pounds from the heavy girl, but won't work with existing aftermarket trays. Show some interest, be a cheerleader. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-02-2004, 07:34 AM	#5
rallybred STI Driver Fav Mod: boom pumper Location: southern california Posts: 241 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Sirius Tuner Install I will probably build my own, to replace the stock piece. In my opinion, It should be 4130 steel or Aluminum, should tie in all 6 points like the Do-Luck, but should include some triangulation, either by tube braces or by (in places) the skidplate (or tray) being welded directly to the frame. And It should not reduce ground clearance. If you can come up with something before I can finish designing and build mine, I may buy it.

03-09-2004, 04:00 PM	#7
Nivek www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,068 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	Gave him a call and got the battery deal setup. Click on the lightweight link below if you want one for your STI. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-01-2004, 05:32 PM	#2
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,827 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	by undertray you mean skidplate correct?

03-01-2004, 05:34 PM	#3
*sciolist* Spiteful Old Codger Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,345 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	The tray is a good opportunity to work a diaphragm into the frame. I would be interested in anything that reduces weight (particularly forward of the center of mass) and increases lateral rigidity. It's going to have to provide easy access for oil changes though.

03-01-2004, 06:42 PM	#4
EJ257 Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Xman: "by undertray you mean skidplate correct?" - Yepper! Sciolist: "It's going to have to provide easy access for oil changes though." - The Fastline tray/plate requires one to remove a few bolts to change oil. Frankly No Big Deal. No harder than removing the plastic factory tray.