Nissan 370Z Forum  

Best Bang for Buck Chassis Brace

There's a plethora of braces for different positions available, some seem they wouldn't add much rigidity. For example, forward braces that bolt to the inner LCA mount which is braced

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip


Like Tree30Likes
  • 1 Post By Tractionless
  • 3 Post By JARblue
  • 4 Post By redondoaveb
  • 2 Post By Spooler
  • 3 Post By Rusty
  • 3 Post By 2011 Nismo#91
  • 2 Post By andy_meng1024
  • 2 Post By redondoaveb
  • 3 Post By JARblue
  • 2 Post By Spooler
  • 1 Post By andy_meng1024
  • 2 Post By Rusty
  • 2 Post By andy_meng1024

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-17-2021, 01:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Tractionless's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Atlantic SE
Posts: 1,237
Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT
Rep Power: 30525
Tractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond repute
Default Best Bang for Buck Chassis Brace

There's a plethora of braces for different positions available, some seem they wouldn't add much rigidity. For example, forward braces that bolt to the inner LCA mount which is braced laterally by the OE subframe seem redundant. I notice the center of the chassis from behind the subframe back to the W bar has zilch. Would that be the first area to fortify?


I searched brace in this forum and individual threads and didn't find much other than rear end braces.

Any insight and experience is greatly appreciated!
Wigjiggy likes this.
__________________
Toys Not Tots
Tractionless is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2021, 09:55 AM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Tractionless's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Atlantic SE
Posts: 1,237
Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT
Rep Power: 30525
Tractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond reputeTractionless has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Buehler?
__________________
Toys Not Tots
Tractionless is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2021, 01:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
JARblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Austin, TX
Age: 43
Posts: 36,449
Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3
Rep Power: 2684440
JARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Soul Function has a variety of options. I bought this set of Nismo chassis braces but the instructions are in Japanese and I'm not even sure where all they go lol
madwi, old guy and redondoaveb like this.
__________________

2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic | ARC | CJM | Ecutek | FI | Fujimura | R2C | SPL | Stillen | TWM | Z1 | ZSpeed |
JARblue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2021, 02:07 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
redondoaveb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: So. Commiefornia
Posts: 6,290
Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal
Rep Power: 2684373
redondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue View Post
Soul Function has a variety of options. I bought this set of Nismo chassis braces but the instructions are in Japanese and I'm not even sure where all they go lol
They should go in the mail to me
JARblue, Rusty, madwi and 1 others like this.
__________________
Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo
700+whp
redondoaveb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2021, 02:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ga
Posts: 13,467
Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z
Rep Power: 2684390
Spooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue View Post
Soul Function has a variety of options. I bought this set of Nismo chassis braces but the instructions are in Japanese and I'm not even sure where all they go lol
Not sure if the Soul Function stuff actually works or not. May be another sales gimmick.
JARblue and Hotrodz like this.
Spooler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2021, 04:21 PM   #6 (permalink)
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
 
Rusty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 34,812
Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M
Rep Power: 2684436
Rusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond repute
Talking

Not much out there that bolt on is really worth it. To tie the chassis in. You have to do some welding. Between the rear shock towers. The front frame horns need triangulation. Going that far. You're talking about a full cage.

The Nismo kit Jar has, deals with controlling chassis harmonics. The chassis struts that come on the Nismo does that too.
__________________

浪人 - 殺し屋
"The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only"
http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html
Rusty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2021, 11:06 AM   #7 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
2011 Nismo#91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,379
Drives: slowly
Rep Power: 33858
2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute2011 Nismo#91 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooler View Post
Not sure if the Soul Function stuff actually works or not. May be another sales gimmick.
Yeah that's the conclusion I reached too searching through reviews from people who bought it. No significant impact and some negatives, you hit more stuff on the road because the parts are closer to the ground.

I remember that there was some installations issues with the first manufacturer of these not sure if others just copied or spent time for improvements. I remember that some of the bolts were too short that came with the kit but it was pretty simple to get the correct length.
JARblue, Rusty and Wigjiggy like this.
__________________
GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs
2011 Nismo#91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2021, 10:58 AM   #8 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Taipei
Posts: 233
Drives: 2012 370z
Rep Power: 3381
andy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue View Post
Soul Function has a variety of options. I bought this set of Nismo chassis braces but the instructions are in Japanese and I'm not even sure where all they go lol
Here is the English version Nismo gave out!

截圖 2021-01-27 上午12.57.04.jpg

截圖 2021-01-27 上午1.00.15.jpg
JARblue and redondoaveb like this.
__________________
Current: 2015 C200 / 2018 Cayenne / 2012 370z / 2012 C250 Coupe
Gone: 2013 Cayenne / 2004 Cayenne S / 2003 SL55 AMG / 2008 C300 / 2006 350z / 2006 C280 4Matic

Last edited by andy_meng1024; 01-26-2021 at 11:00 AM.
andy_meng1024 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2021, 11:38 AM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
redondoaveb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: So. Commiefornia
Posts: 6,290
Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal
Rep Power: 2684373
redondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond reputeredondoaveb has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_meng1024 View Post
Here is the English version Nismo gave out!

Attachment 146124

Attachment 146125
Not much better than the Japanese version
JARblue and Spooler like this.
__________________
Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo
700+whp
redondoaveb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2021, 12:34 PM   #10 (permalink)
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
 
Rusty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 34,812
Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M
Rep Power: 2684436
Rusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond repute
Talking

Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_meng1024 View Post
Here is the English version Nismo gave out!

Attachment 146124

Attachment 146125
If I remember right. If you have an oil cooler. The front brace may not fit because of the cooler. The old Nismo cooler will work with the brace, as it is in a different location.
__________________

浪人 - 殺し屋
"The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only"
http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html
Rusty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2021, 04:22 PM   #11 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
JARblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Austin, TX
Age: 43
Posts: 36,449
Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3
Rep Power: 2684440
JARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond reputeJARblue has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
If I remember right. If you have an oil cooler. The front brace may not fit because of the cooler. The old Nismo cooler will work with the brace, as it is in a different location.
I also have a PS steering cooler in the way. I guess if they don't go on the car, they'll just have to go on display at some point
Rusty, madwi and redondoaveb like this.
__________________

2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic | ARC | CJM | Ecutek | FI | Fujimura | R2C | SPL | Stillen | TWM | Z1 | ZSpeed |
JARblue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2021, 06:13 PM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ga
Posts: 13,467
Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z
Rep Power: 2684390
Spooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Hotrodz has always said his RPM 4 point rollbar stiffened the chassis up and he noticed it. That may be something to look into.
JARblue and redondoaveb like this.
Spooler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2021, 01:16 AM   #13 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Taipei
Posts: 233
Drives: 2012 370z
Rep Power: 3381
andy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
If I remember right. If you have an oil cooler. The front brace may not fit because of the cooler. The old Nismo cooler will work with the brace, as it is in a different location.

I have the DRL radiator with built-in oil cooler that lots of Nismo RC uses in Japan, it replaced my CSF plus 2 34 tow oil coolers in parallel and temperature is still perfectly fine on 25min track sessions. The only drawback is the radiator cost more than CSF and 2 oil coolers combined, lol


iPhoneTapatalk
JARblue likes this.
__________________
Current: 2015 C200 / 2018 Cayenne / 2012 370z / 2012 C250 Coupe
Gone: 2013 Cayenne / 2004 Cayenne S / 2003 SL55 AMG / 2008 C300 / 2006 350z / 2006 C280 4Matic
andy_meng1024 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2021, 01:25 AM   #14 (permalink)
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
 
Rusty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 34,812
Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M
Rep Power: 2684436
Rusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond repute
Talking

Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_meng1024 View Post
I have the DRL radiator with built-in oil cooler that lots of Nismo RC uses in Japan, it replaced my CSF plus 2 34 tow oil coolers in parallel and temperature is still perfectly fine on 25min track sessions. The only drawback is the radiator cost more than CSF and 2 oil coolers combined, lol


iPhoneTapatalk
That's a cheap radiator at $ 2,592.82 USD.
andy_meng1024 and redondoaveb like this.
__________________

浪人 - 殺し屋
"The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only"
http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html
Rusty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2021, 01:28 AM   #15 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Taipei
Posts: 233
Drives: 2012 370z
Rep Power: 3381
andy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond reputeandy_meng1024 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
That's a cheap radiator at $ 2,592.82 USD.

My wallet was skinny for months after ordering, lol


iPhoneTapatalk
Rusty and redondoaveb like this.
__________________
Current: 2015 C200 / 2018 Cayenne / 2012 370z / 2012 C250 Coupe
Gone: 2013 Cayenne / 2004 Cayenne S / 2003 SL55 AMG / 2008 C300 / 2006 350z / 2006 C280 4Matic
andy_meng1024 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
The Most BANG FOR YOUR BUCK? jaybulls The Lounge (Off Topic) 15 06-23-2015 01:56 PM
Bang for my buck SoFloZ Nissan 370Z General Discussions 4 03-26-2012 12:11 AM
Best bang for the buck nav. av370 Audio & Video 12 08-15-2009 01:57 PM
Bang for the Buck Mod. 370zdub Engine & Drivetrain 25 08-06-2009 11:27 AM
Best BANG for the Buck. BPAuto Engine & Drivetrain 14 02-25-2009 11:26 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2