GT Spec Suspension parts
- Thread starter MsP155
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If you browse around some of the sites that sell the parts, you can find pictures of them installed.
Corksport has some pictures of them isntalled
Corksport has some pictures of them isntalled
We Are Ninja
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- 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT; 2004 Mazda 6 Wagon
^ That's a great thing if your car is blue... 
Do these braces make any appreciable difference in handling? (I'm getting some blue trailing arms, either way...).
Do these braces make any appreciable difference in handling? (I'm getting some blue trailing arms, either way...).
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- MAZDA 03.5 MSP
here are some pics on and off a MSP (but items are spoken for already)
It's great if you car is any other color than Spicy Orange or Black (unless you are a fan of orange).We Are Ninja said:^ That's a great thing if your car is blue...
Do these braces make any appreciable difference in handling? (I'm getting some blue trailing arms, either way...).
Search through the forums for peoples results. I would think the front ladder and tie bar make hardly any difference. Maybe a bit in the front suspension/frame flex. Might keep the front of the car flatter in the corners. Trunk cage would be my next guess that actually does something. Kind of like a super rear strut brace to keep the back from flexing.
I have no idea what significance the trailing arm, links, and V-brace would have.
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- 2017 Shelby GT350
The trailing arms prolly wont do anything besides add a bit more strength, and the Panel/V-Brace are actual reinforcement pieces that should add Xtra Strength to your chassis. The Ladder bar just drops some weight, and the Tie Bar is added reinforcement. Now the Trunk Cage makes a huge difference, i immediately noticed the stiffness it gave the vehicle on its ass end.
We Are Ninja
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- 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT; 2004 Mazda 6 Wagon
^ Very good to know.
*Researching*
*Researching*
Would it be a possibilty to get unfinished pieces for a discounted price? Like say If I wanted them not painted or powdercoated. Because I have a friend who does powdercoating and would like to have them match my titanium colored brake calipers. Has anyone thought of this and talked to the guys at gt spec?
FunkyBuddha
Tuned by Slick Nick
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- 2003 Spicy Orange MSP
They help. It's not just "throwing" the car around corners. It's the car's weight as well, plus you and passengers. The ladder bar is stiffer than the stock sub-brace that it replaces. The old stock piece I can twist, plus the ladder bar is lighter.
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- 2003 Subaru WRX Wagon, 2000 Miata
yep, the ladder bar is much stiff and alot lighter.
i had the front tie bar on and i liked it, but every time i really hit a hard right or left turn, it would make a loud metallic "pop" noise. I went underneath and noticed it hitting the cross member under the engine. i took it off eventually and the noise went away.
I was quite surprised at how well these braces work. I have the front 4 point ladder bar, lower tie bar, rear strut bar, v-brace and panel...
Mike is right..the ladder does pop every now and then...I put a small piece of rubber in there to keep the noise down.
Oh...This is a P-5, but you get the jist of it...hehe
Mike is right..the ladder does pop every now and then...I put a small piece of rubber in there to keep the noise down.
Oh...This is a P-5, but you get the jist of it...hehe
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- 2003 Subaru WRX Wagon, 2000 Miata
nice Pat! i love the way your car handles. i was thinking of picking up the rear v braces if anybody ever sells them used.
susamafone
lil' red
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- Red '03.5 Protege5
nice Pat! i love the way your car handles. i was thinking of picking up the rear v braces if anybody ever sells them used.
they dont come around very often. i noticed a differance with the v-brace. car seemed to handle better. either that or replacing the crappy stock tires helped. probably a combination of both.
i got my v-brace used. and im always searching for the ladder bar or tie bar. dont think ill get the trailing arms, but i probably will just to have a near complete set
