X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped

**SoJDM.com** · 03-27-2008, 10:43 AM

X-Braces are back in the stock.
Group Buy price for 5+ members: $449.99 & FREE US SHIPPING
Group Buy price for 10 members: $429.99 & FREE US SHIPPING

WE HAVE REACHED OUR GROUP BUY QUANTITY AND WILL BE SHIPPING STARTING MONDAY. WE HAVE TWO LEFT THAT WILL BE SOLD AT THE GROUP BUY PRICE SO ORDER ASAP.
FIFTEEN TOTAL HAVE BEEN SOLD. GROUP BUY IS NOW CLOSED. ORDERS GOING OUT TODAY. WHEN SHIPPED YOU WILL RECEIVE A NOTICE FROM OUR STORE CONTAINING THE TRACKING #. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A NOTICE FROM THE USPS OR FEDEX WITH TRACKING INFO.
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We assume this will sell out so we are providing members with the discount code for the 10 member group buy price: xbrace429

Click here to order your X-Brace Today

The List
1.) Nandan P.
2.) Tim R.
3.) Adam D.
4.) Josh D.
5.) Des P.
6.) Eric K.
7.) Eric K. (second one)
8.) Jean-Francois B.
9.) Christopher K.
10.) Andy B.
11.) Jonathan Y.
12.) John Paul B.
13.) Darryl B.
14.) Michael T.
15.) Carlos N.

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What are people saying about the X-Brace:

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The X-brace is the last thing I've added to my car and it replaced a rear strut tower bar so I didn't except too much improvement over the bar.

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Wow is it noticeable! Turn in is awesome and the car feels much more together. This is only taking some turns on public streets a little fast or too fast you might say. I can only imagine that the positive improvement is even greater at the track. Well worth the money!

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Originally Posted by wi77iam

Get it. It works and makes a big difference.

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

Review/Driving Impressions:

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

Before I had an STi, I had a 2000 Mustang that I raced in autocross and at the drag strip pretty frequently. A common modification for those cars before the 2005 chassis came out, was to weld subframe connectors to the underbody to reduce chassis flex and strengthen the frame and torque boxes of the car. The difference was a lot of squeaks and rattles were gone, the ride quality improved, the steering improved, and the car even put power down to the ground better. Take this and apply the same things to how the X-Brace impacts the STi. The chassis is immediately noticeably stiffer even when I was just pulling out of my driveway to start the driving review. The rear package tray noises are gone. The clunking from my coilovers is gone. (I actually grabbed the brace after I had secured it and tugged on it pretty violently to try to find flex..the only sound I heard from the rear of the car was the coils on my coilover hitting.) This brace makes the rear of the car follow the steering wheel unlike any other brace I've done to the car yet. It makes the rear of the car so sound and tight, that the front of my car, even with fender braces, a 29mm swaybar, 443lbs coilovers and an h-brace feel very sloppy and loose. In turns, even bumps don't upset the rear of the car anymore. The forces that used to make the car jiggle now get sucked into the damper. You can feel the tires dance around and thats it.

Final Verdict:

This is a must buy chassis brace for anyone's STi.

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Originally Posted by RacerXS

I have it, definitely worth the $$. Get it!

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Originally Posted by wdb

With all of the more recent information regarding stock STi suspension, and assuming we are talking about a daily driven vehicle, I think I would recommend shortening the front bumpstops first, followed by a performance alignment (read: dial in as much negative front camber as you can/are comfortable with) followed by an X-Brace. See how that feels before doing anything with swaybars.

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Originally Posted by 4banger

These X braces make a huge difference.

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Originally Posted by CARLAB STi

I personally recommend the X-brace before any suspension mod, but especially any adjustable suspension mod. The X-brace allows you to have a more accurate feel for the chassis and what it is doing and in turn what the adjustments are doing.

FAQ

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Does the brace sit flush against the seat?

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

yup, sits flush at the same angle. you then put the sound deadening board back on and the package tray supports, put in the seat and you're golden.

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Originally Posted by RallyMe

Would you say this makes the car behave more neutrally or oversteer slightly? Any reduction of understeer with this mod?

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Originally Posted by RallyMe

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Originally Posted by CARLAB STi

Neither, the X-brace does not effect oversteer or understeer at all on its own.

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Originally Posted by CARLAB STi

What the X-brace does is remove chassis flex allowing steering inputs to be more accurate and more responsive. Roughly 10% better by our calculations.

This therefore will allow you to understeer or oversteer the car depending on your driving style. You simply have improved control of the car and with that control you can do whatever you want.

Remember, understeer or oversteer is just as dependent on the driver as it is on the car. With a poor line, I could get in a S2000 and tell you it understeers and vice versa.

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Are there installation instructions?

We can do one better, here is a step by step video how-to installation:
X-Brace How-To Install Video: X-Brace

**nandanrp** · 03-27-2008, 11:47 AM

I just bought one. Hope it ships soon

boondocksaint · 03-27-2008, 11:50 AM

This should fill up quick.

***fullerton*** · 03-27-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

I just bought one. Hope it ships soon

Way to go Mr. Indecisive!

wrxcelration · 03-27-2008, 12:05 PM

are you only going for 10 buyers?

Tbagger · 03-27-2008, 01:40 PM

ahhhhhh i want one!!!!!!!!

please tax return hurry up . . .

boondocksaint · 03-27-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbagger

ahhhhhh i want one!!!!!!!!

please tax return hurry up . . .

Get it while you can. This is a good buy. I absolutely <3 mine.

**SoJDM.com** · 03-27-2008, 04:09 PM

We got a total of 17 pieces. Some were spoken for because people had ordered them and were waiting.

Problems with supply should ease because of changes made by the manufacturer.

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Originally Posted by wrxcelration

are you only going for 10 buyers?

blacknight · 03-27-2008, 04:33 PM

i have read background info on this product, but in simple words this item replaces the useless rear strut bars, correct.

Tbagger · 03-27-2008, 04:58 PM

soooooo how many are left???

I have the funds but I was going to wait until I return from my business trip, because thats how I work.

Should i just do it now??

Is there just a deposit or are these in your hands right MEOW!

JD_STI · 03-27-2008, 05:38 PM

Just ordered mine

Thanks for the PM SoJDM

I PM'd you back.

Jelphree · 03-27-2008, 09:23 PM

Damn it!!! Here I am waiting for my CF driveshaft and now I see this. HAHA.

I hope you still have any left within the next 4-5 weeks. If so, I'll end up ordering one.

jtrafidlo · 03-28-2008, 05:54 AM

How many of the 17 are already sold? Is this really the best price on this for 10 or more? Wow a whole $40 off. I was expecting the price to be more around $400. I heard that # mentioned on another thread about this brace.

neverendingmods · 03-28-2008, 06:47 AM

How do I get it for $429.99 shipped? Your website says $469. I'm ready with CC.

JD_STI · 03-28-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jtrafidlo

How many of the 17 are already sold? Is this really the best price on this for 10 or more? Wow a whole $40 off. I was expecting the price to be more around $400. I heard that # mentioned on another thread about this brace.

Free shipping. That would be I'm guessing $20ish.

03-27-2008, 11:47 AM	#2
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,831 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped I just bought one. Hope it ships soon

03-27-2008, 11:50 AM	#3
boondocksaint is, in fact, a lolcat. Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: banhammer Location: with the Stanley Cup Posts: 21,871 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped This should fill up quick.

03-27-2008, 12:05 PM	#5
wrxcelration Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Allentown PA Posts: 826 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped are you only going for 10 buyers?

03-27-2008, 01:40 PM	#6
Tbagger Spec C Club Car: 06 STi WRB Location: MASS-HOLE Posts: 1,618 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped ahhhhhh i want one!!!!!!!! please tax return hurry up . . .

03-27-2008, 04:33 PM	#9
blacknight Senior STI Driver Car: Stage 2 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: Hotkchis sway bar kit Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 380 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped i have read background info on this product, but in simple words this item replaces the useless rear strut bars, correct.

03-27-2008, 04:58 PM	#10
Tbagger Spec C Club Car: 06 STi WRB Location: MASS-HOLE Posts: 1,618 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped soooooo how many are left??? I have the funds but I was going to wait until I return from my business trip, because thats how I work. Should i just do it now?? Is there just a deposit or are these in your hands right MEOW!

03-27-2008, 05:38 PM	#11
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,177 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped Just ordered mine Thanks for the PM SoJDM I PM'd you back.

03-27-2008, 09:23 PM	#12
Jelphree Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: 04 WRX -> 05 STi Location: 562 Posts: 116 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped Damn it!!! Here I am waiting for my CF driveshaft and now I see this. HAHA. I hope you still have any left within the next 4-5 weeks. If so, I'll end up ordering one.

03-28-2008, 05:54 AM	#13
jtrafidlo Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 302 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped How many of the 17 are already sold? Is this really the best price on this for 10 or more? Wow a whole $40 off. I was expecting the price to be more around $400. I heard that # mentioned on another thread about this brace. Last edited by jtrafidlo : 03-28-2008 at 06:20 AM. Reason: addition

03-28-2008, 06:47 AM	#14
neverendingmods Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Buying a beater for DD Location: DE/PA border Posts: 588 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: X-Brace Group Buy available to 10 people - 429.99 Shipped How do I get it for $429.99 shipped? Your website says $469. I'm ready with CC.