Those of you that have ANY of there braces.....where are you getting them? There website is not even close to being updated with the most recent info

Hey dink I am almost running the same stuff as ya :clap: I too would like to know where to buy. I'm interested in the rear strut bar?

www.PartShippers.com

You can contact them for updates. They should be getting in more GT-Spec rear chassis braces soon, and are offering a discounted price group buy...

They may have the rear strut bars in stock.

The very first shipment into the USA is due at the end of the first week of February

http://www.partshippers.com/index.php?main_page=gallery

I just sent out 4 braces yesterday

I'm hoping to get some feedback from the first owners so i can provide specific handling improvments so you can get an accurate review of what these pieces do.

I just sent out 4 braces yesterday

I'm hoping to get some feedback from the first owners so i can provide specific handling improvments so you can get an accurate review of what these pieces do.
How much is this one?
http://www.partshippers.com/images/GTSpecLowerFrameBrace1.jpg

your going to have to check your PM for pricing or contact me through www.PartShippers.com

all the GTSpec pieces are currently part of a group buy

I just sent out 4 braces yesterday

I'm hoping to get some feedback from the first owners so i can provide specific handling improvments so you can get an accurate review of what these pieces do.

I'm one of the "first owners", got the e-mail the other day that they were in and being shipped out , probably be at the shop Mon? Tue? or so.. I don't expect to feel any significant changes in the chassis (I'm not an auto-x'er) - but it'll look good I suppose. And it's not like it cost much. I'll let ya know how it went (install ease, etc...)

you WILL notice a difference in turn-in even on off/on ramps. its definitely helped.

Your right...we without question right now have the cheapest underchassis brace. Shipment actually didn't take very long for me...i believe you have a tracking number already.

nope (tracking #) - but I'm not sweating it at the moment either. ..... I know where to find YOU :gun: :flame: :come: :lol:

But ya know - I could be totally and completely wrong about the not noticing a change thing (I've been known to be dead wrong lately....) ... really, what would I know, I've not installed the thing yet nor have I had a similiar product mounted - so, basically... that means I was talking completely out of my ___ :blah: We'll see though - I trust ya.

with any chassis stiffening, you will notice a difference...the car doesnt twist and feel like its gonna roll over like it used to in a corner anymore....steering wheel input will be much more responsive...something most "drivers" want....more input from steering feel..you will comprimise comfort for performance, just like any performance based product...there is a trade off...
believe me, i know...ive built my old 86 with full suspension, and there is a world of a difference....the car seems to come alive with more input thru the steering, harsh but responsive..you know when your tires break loose...and how to react....i think well worth it if you want to go that route..and for you guys needing exhaust, check out the Sturp axleback system, bad ___!!!! http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=33748&highlight= ..as for feedback, Lip is an A1 seller....so no worries on that end.....BTW, Jeff ya got my mail.....waiting on my order..lol.......im interested ...
JP...

did i not reply? lol.

thanks JP..i appreciate it. btw...scion xA/xB/ toyota Echo strup header is complete

yeah... got my track # too... 'supposed' to be here the 14th (we'll see if that's when I actually get it though... it is being sent to the address I was really adament about NOT to send it to :doh: )

p.s. - your www.partshippers.com website is down - my e-mails are being rejected from the site as undeliverable (and your links don't work). E-mailed about the shipping to the wrong address.

i'm discussing this with my partner. He put together a spreadsheet for GTSpec to use for shipping. your paypal account posted one address and you wanted to use another. my assumption as of right now is he put the spreadsheet together while reviewing your paypal payment.

we know its down..the site that is..we are pretty ticked off at hostitnow and awaiting a response. check your pm reply

eh, things happen - I'll get it worked out one way or another. A wheel shipper did it and (since they weren't cheap) I ended up sticking an employee at the front door for 8 hours to wait on the shipment - I'll get it one way or another.

Now, I don't want anyone else to think there is any 'problem' here - there's NOT. PartShippers simply sent the brace to my confirmed Paypal address - as most any good business would do - It's really ME who was making things hard by asking for shipping to an 'alternate' address (my shop).

LIP's done/ did everything right - it's me that's a problem. :)

jeff, send me the specs on the headers, pretty interested...JP

thanks windowtint for the kind words. again sorry for the misunderstanding.

jp the first one will be at my home soon...i'll let you know my thoughts before i start selling them. again...fit and finish is still key here with a product that won't produce more then say 5whp or so...none of them do but who knows right?

Got the brace today. AT THE SHOP NO LESS!!! had my shop address on it but my residential city's name (which are 35 miles apart!) - UPS figured it out, first time they ever got anything right - Congrats to UPS. LOL

Anyhow - Got the part - first impression? VERY IMPRESSED! The brace is EXTREMELY light, few pounds at most. The paint qaulity was very nice, even color and smooth. The "GT-Spec" badge even looked good - and I HATE having ANYONES name on my stuff if I had to pay for it - but it looked good - I kept it on, first tiem for everything.

All the welds were very consistant and even - not even any splatter near the beads. Nice. Every single spot where 2 peice of metal came together, there was a weld - EVERYTHING was welded - very sturdy.

The brace was very low profile and doesn't appear to stick down any further than the stock support bars did.

INSTALLATION. It took me longer to get a jack stand under the car than it did to install the brace. Completely idiot proof. If you can figure out how a socket wrench works, you can install the brace.

FUNCTION? I don't normally drive the box hard (that's what my sports cars are for), got the brace on - took it few blocks over to I-10, got a really wavy on ramp - smashed it hard and it definately made the box 'sit' flatter through the hard corners - it had a more go-kart effect, there was a change in body roll (less). It's still not an auto-x champ, but it's improved. Was surprised really.

All in all - A+ ! If I'd tried out the part before buying it, to be honest, I woulda paid more than I did, and I don't like buying useless parts just for the 'I have that' factor. It's definately an improvement item - the 'bling' is just a freebie.

this is probably a stupid question but could you use the gt spec braces and a rear sway bar?

this is probably a stupid question but could you use the gt spec braces and a rear sway bar?

yes, they have nothig to do with each other.
they don't mount the same or interfere with the others

Got the brace today. AT THE SHOP NO LESS!!! had my shop address on it but my residential city's name (which are 35 miles apart!) - UPS figured it out, first time they ever got anything right - Congrats to UPS. LOL

Anyhow - Got the part - first impression? VERY IMPRESSED! The brace is EXTREMELY light, few pounds at most. The paint qaulity was very nice, even color and smooth. The "GT-Spec" badge even looked good - and I HATE having ANYONES name on my stuff if I had to pay for it - but it looked good - I kept it on, first tiem for everything.

All the welds were very consistant and even - not even any splatter near the beads. Nice. Every single spot where 2 peice of metal came together, there was a weld - EVERYTHING was welded - very sturdy.

The brace was very low profile and doesn't appear to stick down any further than the stock support bars did.

INSTALLATION. It took me longer to get a jack stand under the car than it did to install the brace. Completely idiot proof. If you can figure out how a socket wrench works, you can install the brace.

FUNCTION? I don't normally drive the box hard (that's what my sports cars are for), got the brace on - took it few blocks over to I-10, got a really wavy on ramp - smashed it hard and it definately made the box 'sit' flatter through the hard corners - it had a more go-kart effect, there was a change in body roll (less). It's still not an auto-x champ, but it's improved. Was surprised really.

All in all - A+ ! If I'd tried out the part before buying it, to be honest, I woulda paid more than I did, and I don't like buying useless parts just for the 'I have that' factor. It's definately an improvement item - the 'bling' is just a freebie.

Nice review.

Yeah...we noticed that your part was going to your shop. The only confusing thing for me was when i looked up your tracking number it showed the island but after checking into it again it was definitely going to your shop and we definitely made the change you requested.

Glad your enjoying it...i completely agree with your opinions on this piece. Huge bang for the buck.

jeff

Are you guys working on anything for the rear? I know you have a type 1 on the way, but I'm interested in what is to come.

Awesome Review!! Sounds like you would have looked it
over as thuroughly as I would have. I for one apprecaite that!

Are you guys working on anything for the rear? I know you have a type 1 on the way, but I'm interested in what is to come.

anyone have the pics of the rear brace that people have had made again?

pm sent...

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A large number of companies do this. Are the GTSpecs made there? I don't know. But before specifically pointing out GTSpec? do me a favor and prove it instead of linking to your site.

I think thats a fair thing to ask don't you? So far the customers who have purchased the gtspec bracing have been nothing but pleased with the results

also...

S-U-MM-IT racing equipments? now lets talk about ripoff of an american company.

Lastly..how much is shipping and whats your time frame from ordering. Who do we talk to so we have good communication when ordering so we know what we are getting?

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