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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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Default Tanabe Sustec Frame Brace, Rear

hi, thank you for looking

is it worth the money?
any one have picture?
does it improve handling?
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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I think that theyre worth the money. If you take a look at alot of performance oriented cars, alot come stock with underbraces, like the S2000.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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I'll let you know.

I ordered the Tanabe Front and Rear Braces yesterday.

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kodokan_4
I'll let you know.

I ordered the Tanabe Front and Rear Braces yesterday.

-Pete
Make sure you post pictures before and after the install.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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Due to be delivered tomorrow.

Hopefully, I can get them installed this weekend.

-Pete
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kodokan_4
I'll let you know.

I ordered the Tanabe Front and Rear Braces yesterday.

-Pete
How much did you pay? I saw them each for $180
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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How much did you pay? I saw them each for $180
Yeah, they're expensive.

I didn't even try to get a hookup for these, I just paid full price. I think they were $158 each at Options Auto Salon, but Options is about 5 minutes from my house - so I had to pay sales tax. Plus, Options doesn't allow pick up, so I had to pay for shipping (Options is making money there, too).

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Well I saw the rear for $180 and the front for $145
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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A large, rather impressive-looking box arrived yesterday:




I'm going to try to get the install done this weekend. I'll post up when it's done.

-Pete
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Did you ever end up installing the underbraces? Could you feel any improvement iin handling?
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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He did, follow this thread:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=196421
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