Best front subframe brace? - Page 4

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 07-01-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by James@RPM

Its taking a little longer than I thought I am a hard guy to please we are still playing around with a few ideas. I would hope bye the end of next week we should have a finished product.

Will those of use with existing RPM subframes be able to modify our subframe to use the splash tray? Perhaps bolt-on?

James@RPM · 07-01-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilverSTi

Will those of use with existing RPM subframes be able to modify our subframe to use the splash tray? Perhaps bolt-on?

Yes it will take some tapping and drilling of holes to install inserts nothing to hard ,we played with a ton of different ways to secure tray to the brace and came to the conclusion this was the best solution .

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 07-01-2007, 02:32 PM

That's great news! Looking forward to the release

Saabaru STI · 07-03-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kickstand

I also am in the market for a subframe brace, are there any braces that allow usage of the stock underbody panels, or is there any way to modify the stock underbody panels so they will work.

P.S. I am leaning towards either the RPM or the GT Spec

The only one I know of that uses the stock undertray is the Do-luck.

**twiSTies** · 07-03-2007, 10:56 AM

just ziptie the stock undertray on, its no worse than those plastic pop-rivets.

blacknight · 08-07-2007, 05:08 PM

bump on a good thread for a great item, i am planning on getting this soon and was reading the thread, question, and comments.

mxpop · 08-07-2007, 05:31 PM

Have you guys felt the stock u-brace subframe? It's a lot lighter than it looks (hollow).

My main purpose is to gain clearance that was lost by the ALK spacers and because of my lowered car. Stiffer and lighter are bonuses!

Anyone have any last thoughts before I pull the trigger on this one?

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 08-07-2007, 06:05 PM

RPM (I went with the chromoly one). works great with my whiteline ALK - no need for spacers....pitch them.

blacknight · 08-08-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mxpop

Anyone have any last thoughts before I pull the trigger on this one?

i am in the same boat as you

saintd · 08-08-2007, 05:00 PM

I'm lost, I can't even find the braces anywhere? not on world ones site. give me some hints.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 08-08-2007, 05:52 PM

I bought mine from Surge but they are cooked. You should be able to go here: http://www.randomperformancemotorsports.com/products

I link to them in my gallery

James@RPM · 08-08-2007, 06:15 PM

Surge is no longer in biss....Thats why there site says that . I cant help you here much more than that until our vender staus is cleared.Thanks James @RPM

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 08-25-2007, 04:43 PM

any updates on the undertray?

covert747 · 08-25-2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxpop

Have you guys felt the stock u-brace subframe? It's a lot lighter than it looks (hollow).

My main purpose is to gain clearance that was lost by the ALK spacers and because of my lowered car. Stiffer and lighter are bonuses!

Anyone have any last thoughts before I pull the trigger on this one?

I actually had the opportunity to compare the Beatrush and stock subframe while it was off to install my ALKs (the shop had the Beatrush in stock)...I didn't use a scale to weigh it but it is definitely lighter by feel.

This may be an option for you as well because you don't need the ALK spacers to install it.

***VSGTS14*** · 08-25-2007, 08:31 PM

i got the gt spec 3 piece and i like it so far.

07-01-2007, 02:32 PM	#48
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blacknight Senior STI Driver Car: Stage 2 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: Hotkchis sway bar kit Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 381 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Best front subframe brace? bump on a good thread for a great item, i am planning on getting this soon and was reading the thread, question, and comments.

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mxpop Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,300 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Best front subframe brace? Have you guys felt the stock u-brace subframe? It's a lot lighter than it looks (hollow). My main purpose is to gain clearance that was lost by the ALK spacers and because of my lowered car. Stiffer and lighter are bonuses! Anyone have any last thoughts before I pull the trigger on this one?

08-07-2007, 06:05 PM	#53
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,751 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Best front subframe brace? RPM (I went with the chromoly one). works great with my whiteline ALK - no need for spacers....pitch them.

08-08-2007, 05:00 PM	#55
saintd Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRB STi Location: Michigan Posts: 155 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Best front subframe brace? I'm lost, I can't even find the braces anywhere? not on world ones site. give me some hints.

08-08-2007, 05:52 PM	#56
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,751 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Best front subframe brace? I bought mine from Surge but they are cooked. You should be able to go here: http://www.randomperformancemotorsports.com/products I link to them in my gallery Last edited by QuickSilverSTi : 08-08-2007 at 06:26 PM.

08-08-2007, 06:15 PM	#57
James@RPM Amateur STI Driver Posts: 27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Best front subframe brace? Surge is no longer in biss....Thats why there site says that . I cant help you here much more than that until our vender staus is cleared.Thanks James @RPM

08-25-2007, 04:43 PM	#58
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,751 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Best front subframe brace? any updates on the undertray?

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