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Old 06-11-2012, 12:48 AM
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Default Tb Performance: Xb2 Chassis Bracing, Intro Pricing!

We recently were able to track Down an XB2 to come into the shop and get some braces done. Well it took us about 5 seconds to realize that we'd seen it before on the TC2. We confirmed fitment on 3 of our braces for the car. We will be offering an introductory price on them for two weeks only, after which they will go back to normal pricing. Here is what currently have for the Scion Xb2

Traction Bar


Mid Chassis Brace


Trunk Brace


We will have our products available for purchase on our website in the next hour, and the first 5 orders will receive an additional discount on the products.

http://www.tbperformanceproducts.com/scion-xb2.php

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a nice trunk brace would be awesome.
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Old 06-11-2012, 01:13 AM
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Of course we will definitely make a trunk brace, as that is where it all started for us! Any other issues with handling that we could maybe help with resolving though?

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Yeah, xb2's need a better mid x member that doesn't hang down below the rest of the car. Even if it is a weld in kit, I'll buy one
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Rear sway bar alternative that doesn't require a matching front sway bar, but is significantly less expensive that the way overpriced TRD unit. Buy one of their's & copy it for cheaper... please.
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An ADJUSTABLE rear sway!

I'd also love to see someone do some tests to see where the xb2 actually has chassis flex during hard cornering, and then braces based on that.
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Cionide's idea is the simplest and most interesting/useful. Copy the TRD design specifications (stiffness-wise), but make it not as costly and make it more durable (I hear the TRD sway bars break sometimes).
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Originally Posted by FromTheOld
Cionide's idea is the simplest and most interesting/useful. Copy the TRD design specifications (stiffness-wise), but make it not as costly and make it more durable (I hear the TRD sway bars break sometimes).
Yeehaw!
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Is something wrong with the hotchkis front sway?
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Originally Posted by Roller_Toaster
Is something wrong with the hotchkis front sway?
Well theoretically, buying a rear sway bar is cheaper than a rear + front sway bar set.

Plus, not everyone wants to rely on Sway Bars for handling as its always better to have a properly tuned spring/damper suspension system (but no lowering spring + damper combo accomplishes this, and neither do most coilovers)
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A less costly rear sway for sure.
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Under body braces that won't murder my wallet would be cool.
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All suggestions have been taken into consideration! Building and R&D starts today on the xb2!
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I'd be interested in a front strut bar that's a bit more aesthetically appealing than the Tanabe but less expensive than the TRD.
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
Rear sway bar alternative that doesn't require a matching front sway bar, but is significantly less expensive that the way overpriced TRD unit. Buy one of their's & copy it for cheaper... please.
x2 on this
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Originally Posted by Roller_Toaster

I'd also love to see someone do some tests to see where the xb2 actually has chassis flex during hard cornering, and then braces based on that.
i agree with this
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These Ideas are great!! Please powdercoat mine Super White and I'm in!!!
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Any word on what TB Performance Products we will see and when they will be in production?
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No word yet. Test car owner is lagging, if anyone would like to come down who's in SoCal, feel free to shoot us an email so we can talk.
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