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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Hey guys, I have been wanting one of these for a while, and finally came across a good deal. Installation was a breeze.
After installing, I ran the xb around some cloverleafs and corners, and it seemed to feel more solid. I don't think it was my imagination, I was able to go faster with more stability.
I have not had any scraping yet, trying to be careful. The old braces have a littlescraping on them.
Anyone else with one of these? Do you feel you can corner better with it?

Anyway, here are some pics:

Here are the original braces next to the new brace



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Car sitting on the ground

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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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nice
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Are you lowered or no looks like you arnt cause i cant fit a soda can under the side of mine LOL I have the mugen h brace! But yours looks nice to. I was thinking of taking mine off and spraying it green LOL cause ev erything else is green LOL!!!
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Are you lowered or no looks like you arnt cause i cant fit a soda can under the side of mine LOL I have the mugen h brace! But yours looks nice to. I was thinking of taking mine off and spraying it green LOL cause ev erything else is green LOL!!!
Hehe, yes I am lowered on ksports, but one day will go lower hopefully. How do you like yours? Do you think it makes a difference?
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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that was the best 5 minute install ever thats for sure!!!
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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its so pretty! too bad it's underneath the car.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Had it for about 2 yrs. Mine looks like $hit!!!
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Yeah, its looks so nice right now, but I know the scrapping is coming
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Looks good. Where did you get it?
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Looks good. Where did you get it?
Ebay
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Looking good

I have the Cusco, love it! Been on for 2+ years, it's so beat up.
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do you guys really feel the diff with these peaces on the box?
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DOUGH_BOY_60
do you guys really feel the diff with these peaces on the box?
YES!!!!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JSosa
Originally Posted by DOUGH_BOY_60
do you guys really feel the diff with these peaces on the box?
YES!!!!

+1!!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DOUGH_BOY_60
do you guys really feel the diff with these peaces on the box?
i have ALL of GT SPEC's items on my YARIS as i am sponsored by them. difference will be felt in first turn its thrown into.....
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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I felt the difff when i took it to auto cross i had little less body roll and it was nice and the steering felt a little tighter for some odd reason LOL!! I know why though just wanted to be funny LOL!!
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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What about the rear? Other than the rear sway bar, what type of rear under braces are you guys using?
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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trd rear frame brace is best, but good luck finding one
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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^^^ Are you using the Greddy brace that you have in your sig? If so, hows that?
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 04:14 AM
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Currently it isnt installed, but I have had it on. The GReddy one is basically for show. Does very little, it anything at all. Not worth the purchase unless you like a little bling.



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