New GT-Spec Rear Brace!

TypeOne · 02-08-2012, 04:24 PM

I got my hands on a new GT-Spec rear brace a few days ago and I finally had time to install it last night.

Here is a pic of it installed, but I haven't had the time to mod my panels. I'm going to be doing that tomorrow, along with a full DIY... stay tuned!

HERE IS A LINK TO THE DIY!

Sorry, the link isn't finished yet... I should have everything done by tomorrow.

wheee! · 02-08-2012, 04:40 PM

OMG that's some serious bracing....

say goodbye to cargo space.

TypeOne · 02-08-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

OMG that's some serious bracing....

say goodbye to cargo space.

I should be able to unbolt the brace if I ever need to put anything back there.

martin82 · 02-08-2012, 04:45 PM

from the looks of the picture, for people that are tall/big that recline all the way back, can the bar hit your face?

TypeOne · 02-08-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by martin82

from the looks of the picture, for people that are tall/big that recline all the way back, can the bar hit your face?

I had concerns as well, but no.. The seat in that picture is pushed back far for me to get in there and install it. In my driving position my head isn't close to it at all.

martin82 · 02-08-2012, 04:51 PM

thanks looks good! Do you know if the rear strut can be installed/bought without the piece going to the seat belts?

TypeOne · 02-08-2012, 04:52 PM

I'm not sure if it sold without those pieces, but yes, you can install the strut brace without attaching the other bars.

sixpax · 02-08-2012, 05:12 PM

I don't even see that on the GT Spec web site yet ... it must be a new classified item

TerribleONE · 02-08-2012, 05:13 PM

Looks nice!!

TypeOne · 02-08-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

I don't even see that on the GT Spec web site yet ... it must be a new classified item

It is a new brace... just released.

SPOHN · 02-08-2012, 05:26 PM

Interesting

RyanWest · 02-08-2012, 05:34 PM

can you take more detailed pics up close please

sfearl1 · 02-08-2012, 05:36 PM

do you track your Z?

TypeOne · 02-08-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

do you track your Z?

Yes, I have been to both the drag strip and road course circuits. Not as many as I would have liked too, but since I now have an oil cooler, I'll be doing more track days this year than last.

TypeOne · 02-08-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanWest

can you take more detailed pics up close please

Check the link I posted in the first thread. I'll have more pics tomorrow.

02-08-2012, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1852	New GT-Spec Rear Brace! I got my hands on a new GT-Spec rear brace a few days ago and I finally had time to install it last night. Here is a pic of it installed, but I haven't had the time to mod my panels. I'm going to be doing that tomorrow, along with a full DIY... stay tuned! HERE IS A LINK TO THE DIY! Sorry, the link isn't finished yet... I should have everything done by tomorrow. Last edited by TypeOne; 02-16-2012 at 03:02 PM.

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	Looks nice!! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Interesting __________________

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02-08-2012, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 21	from the looks of the picture, for people that are tall/big that recline all the way back, can the bar hit your face?

02-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 21	thanks looks good! Do you know if the rear strut can be installed/bought without the piece going to the seat belts?

02-08-2012, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1852	I'm not sure if it sold without those pieces, but yes, you can install the strut brace without attaching the other bars.

02-08-2012, 05:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 35	can you take more detailed pics up close please

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