3 Point Strut Tower Braces
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3 Point Strut Tower Braces
I work for a small shop that would like to get into some fabrication work, and one of the products we are considering is a strut tower brace for the Miata. I have a NA that we are going to use a base for the first model, but I was wondering what kind of interest there is for a quality 3 point strut bar for any Miata chassis. Most of what I have seen are simple 2 point bars that don't utilize the firewall, are there any clearance issues with the turbo setups you guys are running or do manufacturers not see any reason to triangulate it? Are there any additional features such as a master cylinder brace you guys would like to see in a STB? I know there are plenty of people who don't believe in using a STB, but is there anyone out there who would be interested in an aluminum 3 point brace with the additional master cylinder brace if it could be sold for under $250?
Also, for those of you who don't want a strut tower brace, would you like to see a simple master cylinder brace that mounts on the strut tower?
Also, for those of you who don't want a strut tower brace, would you like to see a simple master cylinder brace that mounts on the strut tower?
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if you could get it to be as light and awesome as the mazdaspeed/cusco/whoeverelse 3 point bar with backup bracket on the firewall AND master cylinder brace (on the correct driver's side, not the wrong japanese side), I bet you'd get some customers at $250.
here's what I got:
here's what I got:
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Thank you, that's exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for. The first model will be for the NA body style because I own one, but we would like to make a NB model as well in the future.
I know there are plenty of people who don't think these have any purpose, and others who swear by them. If you think they are useless and wouldn't buy one feel free you voice your opinion, but let's make sure this doesn't turn into a brace vs. no brace debate.
Are there any other products that you want to see produced? We're open to making just about anything that there is a need for.
I know there are plenty of people who don't think these have any purpose, and others who swear by them. If you think they are useless and wouldn't buy one feel free you voice your opinion, but let's make sure this doesn't turn into a brace vs. no brace debate.
Are there any other products that you want to see produced? We're open to making just about anything that there is a need for.
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mine fits 90-2005 miatas. the firewall and shock towers are in the same places.
hustlepuff: it may be less than a strut based suspension but it's definitely not none. for one thing, the NB top mounts don't even have true pivots at the top of the shock and the spring rests on the underside of the unibody (basically--the mount is flat against it). and there is significant torque on the arm mounting points on the subframe as well.
I would be curious to see someone make a couple of rods that are tied to the shock towers and meet in the center of the car over a ruler and stick a camera on them to see what the real flex is.
hustlepuff: it may be less than a strut based suspension but it's definitely not none. for one thing, the NB top mounts don't even have true pivots at the top of the shock and the spring rests on the underside of the unibody (basically--the mount is flat against it). and there is significant torque on the arm mounting points on the subframe as well.
I would be curious to see someone make a couple of rods that are tied to the shock towers and meet in the center of the car over a ruler and stick a camera on them to see what the real flex is.
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Thank you, that's exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for. The first model will be for the NA body style because I own one, but we would like to make a NB model as well in the future.
I know there are plenty of people who don't think these have any purpose, and others who swear by them. If you think they are useless and wouldn't buy one feel free you voice your opinion, but let's make sure this doesn't turn into a brace vs. no brace debate.
Are there any other products that you want to see produced? We're open to making just about anything that there is a need for.
I know there are plenty of people who don't think these have any purpose, and others who swear by them. If you think they are useless and wouldn't buy one feel free you voice your opinion, but let's make sure this doesn't turn into a brace vs. no brace debate.
Are there any other products that you want to see produced? We're open to making just about anything that there is a need for.
I'll buy. Let me know if you have any questions. Make sure to use big rubbers on the trans mount locations and provide longer bolts for the block.