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Old 01-03-08, 02:10 PM
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Opinion---Differential Bar fd

i am looking to install the Differential Bar for my fd. managed to find 2 units which are available for order.

1---bonza
2--rx7store.net

prices are about the same, the are constructed completely different.

your thoughts please.
thank guys
Old 01-03-08, 08:04 PM
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a-spec also has them. I am running the a-spec and 1.522 60 ft times on stock axles and suspension so it works. I dont know about bonzi it looks good though. But i also have the trannie brace and the delrin motor mounts plus et streets.
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Papsmagu has the banzai one and he says it works great
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The rx7store T-brace is the kgparts brace. It works *very* well, that would be my first choice.

Now that I'm running a 4 inch exhaust, for fitment I had to switch to the banzai brace. Seems to do the job, but the drivetrain doesnt feel as firmly mounted as it did with the T brace.
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Tee style brace.


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I run the KGparts brace and it works great!
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When I designed the brace I had no idea it would be the topic of so many debates every week, here is the other thread that is goiing on right now:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/member-braces-717536/

here is another one from a few weeks ago

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/kg-diff-brace-banzai-710496/

Rich, it is funny in all the other threads there are also people that switched from the T to ours and they all say the exact opposite of you.

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thanks for the great informations guys. now i see the light and the direction on which is clearly for my setup. you guys ROCK
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i have the KGparts brace. i still get wheel hop though and a little bit of vibrations from it. it helps a little, but i think i have to replace the other bushings in the rear too.
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Originally Posted by AWD-RWD racer
i have the KGparts brace. i still get wheel hop though and a little bit of vibrations from it. it helps a little, but i think i have to replace the other bushings in the rear too.
**** this is not good news i've deciced on the kg t-bar and it is on it way...
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Originally Posted by FD3S-K
is there a us distrib??????who the part looks really nice and solid
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Originally Posted by SD93FD3S
is there a us distrib??????who the part looks really nice and solid
I would assume Ramy (FDNewbie) or RHD Japan would be able to get you it....but you'll be fine with the KG parts T-bar...its great!
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Originally Posted by BlueTII
When I designed the brace I had no idea it would be the topic of so many debates every week, here is the other thread that is goiing on right now:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=717536

here is another one from a few weeks ago

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=710496

Rich, it is funny in all the other threads there are also people that switched from the T to ours and they all say the exact opposite of you.
just out of curiosity, did you design this brace first or did dragon design this brace first? I had mine for more than 3 years now, and it looks the same as your brace?
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Originally Posted by BlueTII
Rich, it is funny in all the other threads there are also people that switched from the T to ours and they all say the exact opposite of you.
I've actually posted up a positive experience on your brace in the fs thread (the disappearing one, lol) and just read through both linked threads you provided.

Looking back, it's tough to say.....many years ago, I went from no brace to the T brace, and noticed a huge difference in drivetrain stiffness (it was a total bitch to install btw), which was to be expected. I then went from the T brace to your Banzai brace, but I also changed my whole setup (more power etc) at the same time. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with your brace, I need to get more seat time with it to be able to make an honest assessment. I stated that the drivetrain doesnt feel as firmly mounted, but that could be the difference in feel between going from no brace to a brace, then going from a brace to a different brace
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i'd go bonzai. i had the tbrace in the past. didn't much care for it.
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
i'd go bonzai. i had the tbrace in the past. didn't much care for it.
i heard with hard i mean real hard launches the wheel hop is still evident is this what you mean???
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Originally Posted by SD93FD3S
i heard with hard i mean real hard launches the wheel hop is still evident is this what you mean???
Brace is not the cure for wheel hop... https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/blew-up-stock-rear-end-today-%2Apics%2A-713661/
For drag racing give the PFS girdle or something similar a shot, also the T2 or KAAZ LSD is definitely a must in my book now.

PS - I also like the looks of the Banzai style brace over the KG ...if you're going that route(for auto-x/road course/ect).
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