smg944

iTrader: (34)

just put a diff brace on my car not long ago, and first off i still get wheel hop and it rattles a little when i go over bumps. its on there really tight, so i cant see why it would rattle. anyone else experience this? also anything better i can do to stop this wheel hop!!

VegasFD

I have yet to install my diff brace (sittin in garage), so I can't comment firsthand. But I would think the newly increased rigidity of the chassis might cause squeaking and rattling in other areas. ??? Just a thought.

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

I've had my diff brace on for over 2 years and absolutely love it. It was an extreme pain in the *** to install initially. It made some diff noise (whining) for a few days but then it went away. I think the brace had to take a 'set' to my chassis. Now it is very easy to install, it slides right on and off.

Re: wheel hop, look into solid toe links and trailing arms.

Also, under what conditions are you seeing wheel hop? street/strip, what rpm launch, tires etc.

smg944

iTrader: (34)

to be honest i think i got less wheel hop without the brace. i get hop on the street with my 18's on and dropping it at like 2500-3k rpms.

Davin

iTrader: (14)

yes, what goodfella said, get some toe links and trailing arms. Nagisa makes the best, i assure you will be dissapointed. if you cannot afford that, just get any pillowball links and arms. did you get the A-Spec diff brace?

Davin

iTrader: (14)

yes, i am thinking his bushings are shot :-/

Stanello

iTrader: (1)

Maybe the rattle is your exaust hitting the brace.

gracer7-rx7

iTrader: (16)

launch at higher RPM to avoid wheel spin.

rynberg

You shouldn't be dropping the clutch, period. A brace isn't going to help if you are plain launching the car wrong. Also, a brace isn't going to make up for shot bushings (differential or suspension).

smg944

iTrader: (34)

didnt think my bushings were that bad, i am guessing it would be my suspension bushings. my diff bushing seems ok.