GT-Spec Inner Fender Braces - PREORDER!

***Z1 Performance*** · 07-25-2008, 03:09 PM

These pieces are brand-new and due in late August or Early September so get your pre-orders in now! Fitment is confirmed for SI sedans only as these were designed using the JDM Civic Type R platform.

Price = $210.00 shipped in the US. Sign up on the list below if interested in pre-ordering the first run we have on order.

We sell a LOT of GT Spec bracing for the 350Z and Subaru crowd and are always impressed with their products...

GTSPEC Fender Braces are constructed from Military-Grade 6061 aluminum from a CAD design The braces mount onto the OEM door hinge and the OEM inner fender, creating a triangular support that provides reinforcement where your car needs it most, between the uni-body and front sub-frame.

With GTSPEC Fender Braces, chassis flex in this area is virtually eliminated to help keep all movement in the suspension and NOT in the chassis. This leads to a more responsive handling characteristics under hard cornering.

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ItzGoatee · 07-25-2008, 05:08 PM

dam i wish i had 4door poop : [

DrkClouD · 07-25-2008, 06:03 PM

do u hav ne pics of these installed on a FA?

sh33t_0f_p4p3r · 07-25-2008, 06:41 PM

pic installed?

SuBXerO · 07-25-2008, 10:20 PM

will this have any effect on wheel fitment?

same1ol1jee · 07-26-2008, 03:34 AM

pixs plz...we're interested

OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK · 07-26-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SuBXerO

will this have any effect on wheel fitment?

That's what I'm wondering.

amsfoto · 07-27-2008, 11:35 PM

I for one don't understand where these things bolt in...any pics to help explain?

***Z1 Performance*** · 07-28-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by amsfoto

I for one don't understand where these things bolt in...any pics to help explain?

They mount under the fender and bolt to the door hinge and the inner fender, connecting these two areas that flex under hard cornering and are usually held together by a few tack welds.

Here is a pic installed for the 350Z application - I'll see if install pics are available for our car. Wheel fitment is un-affected.

***Z1 Performance*** · 07-31-2008, 10:21 AM

A new quality product out and no takers? I'm shocked!

amsfoto · 07-31-2008, 12:25 PM

Thanks for the pic, very helpful. I for one am rather skeptical to how this would benefit on our applications. The front clip is so short I really can't see that much flex happening, but I am no engineer. Last thing I would want to do is add a few more pounds to the front end though.

sh33t_0f_p4p3r · 07-31-2008, 02:01 PM

looks like a solid product for anyone that does AUTOX, bump

OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK · 07-31-2008, 02:22 PM

Yeah. I'm not sure that adding bracing like this on a section as small as our fenders will do anything but add unnecessary weight.

***Z1 Performance*** · 07-31-2008, 04:26 PM

The bracing ideology in Japan is known as Gacchiri Support (translated as Muscle Strength) because it's meant to add rigidity to this typically weak area.

They are used extensively in racing in Japan for many many models.

If you have installed any other bracing on the car (such as lower arm bars) this would be a nice compliment and offers benefits over other bracing such as:

-No lost ground clearance as it mounts under the fender
-Triangluates support for a weak area in the MIDDLE of the chassis as opposed to directly on top or on bottom like strut bars/lower arm bars.

Many Honda Fit owners report improvements upon installing such bracing. I'm putting the GT-Spec bars on my Fiance's Fit Sport soon

Toxis · 08-10-2008, 05:00 AM

No coupe = no sale for me.

whipsnap · 08-11-2008, 01:34 PM

I like these. When will they be in stock?

***illusionstwice*** · 08-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whipsnap

I like these. When will they be in stock?

Did u miss the part that says "this piece is due in LATE AUGUST, early SEPTEMBER"?

whipsnap · 08-11-2008, 01:46 PM

thats a pretty broad range. I was looking for a more exact date but thanks for the recap

***Z1 Performance*** · 08-11-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by whipsnap

thats a pretty broad range. I was looking for a more exact date but thanks for the recap

That is the info I have so far - you can pre-order now or simply wait for stock-in if you're interested.

speedracex · 08-12-2008, 02:25 PM

Nice upcoming product for the sedan, these def make a difference on the B series Honda bodies, so im sure theres an improvement on our cars as well. I dont know if you've ever installed these but does it put your door alignment out of wack?, or do you have to realign your door when you install these?

07-25-2008, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,955	GT-Spec Inner Fender Braces - PREORDER! These pieces are brand-new and due in late August or Early September so get your pre-orders in now! Fitment is confirmed for SI sedans only as these were designed using the JDM Civic Type R platform. Price = $210.00 shipped in the US. Sign up on the list below if interested in pre-ordering the first run we have on order. We sell a LOT of GT Spec bracing for the 350Z and Subaru crowd and are always impressed with their products... GTSPEC Fender Braces are constructed from Military-Grade 6061 aluminum from a CAD design The braces mount onto the OEM door hinge and the OEM inner fender, creating a triangular support that provides reinforcement where your car needs it most, between the uni-body and front sub-frame. With GTSPEC Fender Braces, chassis flex in this area is virtually eliminated to help keep all movement in the suspension and NOT in the chassis. This leads to a more responsive handling characteristics under hard cornering. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) __________________ Jonathan AIM: z1auto www.z1auto.com 631-863-3820 Check out our BLOG:http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/
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*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,955	A new quality product out and no takers? I'm shocked! __________________ Jonathan AIM: z1auto www.z1auto.com 631-863-3820 Check out our BLOG:http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/

07-31-2008, 04:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,955	The bracing ideology in Japan is known as Gacchiri Support (translated as Muscle Strength) because it's meant to add rigidity to this typically weak area. They are used extensively in racing in Japan for many many models. If you have installed any other bracing on the car (such as lower arm bars) this would be a nice compliment and offers benefits over other bracing such as: -No lost ground clearance as it mounts under the fender -Triangluates support for a weak area in the MIDDLE of the chassis as opposed to directly on top or on bottom like strut bars/lower arm bars. Many Honda Fit owners report improvements upon installing such bracing. I'm putting the GT-Spec bars on my Fiance's Fit Sport soon __________________ Jonathan AIM: z1auto www.z1auto.com 631-863-3820 Check out our BLOG:http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/

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sh33t_0f_p4p3r Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 25 Posts: 5,850 Tobie	pic installed?

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SuBXerO Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plainfield NJ Posts: 99 Adrian	will this have any effect on wheel fitment?

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same1ol1jee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 687 Adam is HELLA SF	pixs plz...we're interested

07-27-2008, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
amsfoto Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Age: 23 Posts: 315	I for one don't understand where these things bolt in...any pics to help explain?

07-31-2008, 12:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
amsfoto Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Age: 23 Posts: 315	Thanks for the pic, very helpful. I for one am rather skeptical to how this would benefit on our applications. The front clip is so short I really can't see that much flex happening, but I am no engineer. Last thing I would want to do is add a few more pounds to the front end though.

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sh33t_0f_p4p3r Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 25 Posts: 5,850 Tobie	looks like a solid product for anyone that does AUTOX, bump

07-31-2008, 02:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQIMDEREK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the OC Age: 23 Posts: 4,045 Derek	Yeah. I'm not sure that adding bracing like this on a section as small as our fenders will do anything but add unnecessary weight.

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Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A Star of Death. Age: 32 Posts: 3,934 Luke... I have cookies!	No coupe = no sale for me.

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whipsnap Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WI Posts: 2,292 Nate	I like these. When will they be in stock?

08-11-2008, 01:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
whipsnap Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WI Posts: 2,292 Nate	thats a pretty broad range. I was looking for a more exact date but thanks for the recap

08-12-2008, 02:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
speedracex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 195	Nice upcoming product for the sedan, these def make a difference on the B series Honda bodies, so im sure theres an improvement on our cars as well. I dont know if you've ever installed these but does it put your door alignment out of wack?, or do you have to realign your door when you install these?

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