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JIC vs. Tanabe

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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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So I am looking into the subframe braces for my wife's xB and I am looking for some help. I found that JIC magic makes a 2-bar subframe brace:

http://www.jic-magic.com/ViewProduct...56&CarMakeID=8

and Tanabe makes a 1 piece brace

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/underbrace/underbrace_app.asp (towards bottom)

They are both comperable in price but the Tanabe one look a little bigger. I am trying to see if anyone has either on their car and what their opinion of it is. Please I am looking for people w/ either installed either on their car now or past ONLY, sorry!

Thank you in advance!
Old Mar 14, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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My boy is sponsored by JIC and he has the frame brace and everything else they have for our boxes. Definately you can feel the difference when driving. I felt the difference first hand. Its a pain in the butt to install though because everything shifted a bit. Mostly the lower control arms.

I will definately get the JIC frame brace hands down.
Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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i personally don't have either the JIC or Tanabe braces, but i do have the cusco one, which is i guess more similar to the Tanabe in design. in general, you will feel a difference with any frame in place that replaces the 2 dinky, stock bars that are there. i would go with JIC, as they have more clout when it comes to suspension designs.
Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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I didn't see the cusco one...hmmm will check on that one too! Good info thanks! I am leaning towards the JIC products in general, I have had good expereinces w/ tanabe, but am impressed w/ JIC!

ANYONE ELSE???
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