OH NO! Not another Ghetto Mod: Engine Torque Brace! PIX!
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Is there any way that maybe you can post like a picture or something of these parts that i have to buy. I really don't know what half of these parts look like, and i don't know where would i start either. It is a great mod and cheap too and i would really like to make it.
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
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Originally posted by BoOsTin FD
Is there any way that maybe you can post like a picture or something of these parts that i have to buy. I really don't know what half of these parts look like, and i don't know where would i start either. It is a great mod and cheap too and i would really like to make it.
Thanks a lot
Is there any way that maybe you can post like a picture or something of these parts that i have to buy. I really don't know what half of these parts look like, and i don't know where would i start either. It is a great mod and cheap too and i would really like to make it.
Thanks a lot
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Originally posted by BoOsTin FD
Is there any way that maybe you can post like a picture or something of these parts that i have to buy. I really don't know what half of these parts look like, and i don't know where would i start either. It is a great mod and cheap too and i would really like to make it.
Thanks a lot
Is there any way that maybe you can post like a picture or something of these parts that i have to buy. I really don't know what half of these parts look like, and i don't know where would i start either. It is a great mod and cheap too and i would really like to make it.
Thanks a lot
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well, Ace hardware is closed today due to the holiday. I went to home depot and lowes and they don't have turnbuckle that big, so i guess i'll have to wait till tomorrow.
Is there any drawbacks of this mod? I mean i don't know what's the real one made of but i thought it's some kind of shock or something. And this one doesn move anywhere once you screw it on.
So won't this maybe cause problems to the motor mounts or something?
Thanks
Is there any drawbacks of this mod? I mean i don't know what's the real one made of but i thought it's some kind of shock or something. And this one doesn move anywhere once you screw it on.
So won't this maybe cause problems to the motor mounts or something?
Thanks
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Thanks to RonKMiller and a litle craftsmanship of my own, here is the super ghetto tork brace I made with less than 15 bux from Home Cheepo (Depot).
Dissregard the engine compartment, that looks like **** !
Dissregard the engine compartment, that looks like **** !
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Holy crap man....how can we disregaurd that engine compartment?!?!?!?!
You need to clean that thing big time!!!
Good work Ron, and it really doesnt look ghetto...I dont think anyway
You need to clean that thing big time!!!
Good work Ron, and it really doesnt look ghetto...I dont think anyway
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After I installed the brace I went for a ride, man my car feels like I'm drivind a tractor, when idles it rattles alot, once I'm moving and rpm's are higher no problem but ilding is like a chain saw my hands are numb from shaking lol.
It definitely gives better shifting though, I tryed red lining from 2nd to 3rd few times and felt good, didn't miss it like I usualy would but there is still something I got to do about the shaking in idle.
It definitely gives better shifting though, I tryed red lining from 2nd to 3rd few times and felt good, didn't miss it like I usualy would but there is still something I got to do about the shaking in idle.
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does anyone with the torque brace notice problems with the side of the car where its mounted? seems like it would put a lot of stress on it? has it shifted at all, or dented in?
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Originally posted by RX--7Seven
You know this is what this forum is all about.
Thanks for the info on the brace.
I got to agree though, TWINTURBO93 clean that engine bay up!
You know this is what this forum is all about.
Thanks for the info on the brace.
I got to agree though, TWINTURBO93 clean that engine bay up!
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You're going to break your uni-body Ron!!!
Anyways, that was a joke for all the worrisome types out there. Let it be known that RE-A uses a similar brace on all of their cars and we can assume they know what they're doing.
Good work. Maybe you should push the limits and make a mini coil-over kit for this, adjustable spring perch and all.
Anyways, that was a joke for all the worrisome types out there. Let it be known that RE-A uses a similar brace on all of their cars and we can assume they know what they're doing.
Good work. Maybe you should push the limits and make a mini coil-over kit for this, adjustable spring perch and all.
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idle chatter
Originally posted by TwinTurbo93
After I installed the brace I went for a ride, man my car feels like I'm drivind a tractor, when idles it rattles alot, once I'm moving and rpm's are higher no problem but ilding is like a chain saw my hands are numb from shaking lol.
It definitely gives better shifting though, I tryed red lining from 2nd to 3rd few times and felt good, didn't miss it like I usualy would but there is still something I got to do about the shaking in idle.
After I installed the brace I went for a ride, man my car feels like I'm drivind a tractor, when idles it rattles alot, once I'm moving and rpm's are higher no problem but ilding is like a chain saw my hands are numb from shaking lol.
It definitely gives better shifting though, I tryed red lining from 2nd to 3rd few times and felt good, didn't miss it like I usualy would but there is still something I got to do about the shaking in idle.
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A little OT, but I'd like to add that I recently bought the Rmagic torque brace (I'm useless at making things) - and gotta say, what a great modification. If you're reading this thread and thinking "should I..." - two thumbs up from me. Even better if you can make your own (capably).