Rear lower brace

lazer_Z · 03-10-2011, 02:09 PM

Seeing how many people would be interested in a lower rear brace for our cars. It would tie together the the rear lower subframe where the rear camber arms meet the subframe. Result is better traction for corner entry and exit.

Made from aluminum, and will have an option of powder coating.

Pricing is $85 shipped.

EDIT: Due to the interest, these I am going forward in production of these units.

Also I have decided to make a few other parts as well. Looking like some ladder brace will be next on the list as far as braces go. I am looking into some sort of brake cooling as I need this on my car as well. I am also open to suggestions, and needs of people in this community. I will be here for you guys and to make whatever is needed at a competitive price.

EDIT #2: Here is the "how-to". and added more pictures
DIY: JADE performance rear lower brace install (gt spec, lazer_z)
here is the CAD image for the rear lower brace:

6MT · 03-10-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazer_Z

Seeing how many people would be interested in a lower rear brace for our cars. It would tie together the the rear lower subframe where the rear camber arms meet the subframe. Result is better traction for corner entry and exit.

Made from aluminum, and will have an option of powder coating.

Pricing would be somewhere around $75 shipped.

Do you have such a thing?

lazer_Z · 03-10-2011, 02:48 PM

ive got the CAD model...mocking my carbon steel one up now. if there is intersest I will order the aluminum tomorrow and go from there.

Raven · 03-10-2011, 02:52 PM

lets see that CAD model

christian370z · 03-10-2011, 03:08 PM

For $75, I am down assuming it does not conflict with the exhaust or ground clearance.

lazer_Z · 03-10-2011, 03:25 PM

Here you go. just a quick sketch up of it.

lazer_Z · 03-10-2011, 03:25 PM

nope. will not effect ground clearance or exhaust

chops · 03-10-2011, 04:00 PM

if better traction for corner entry/exit is for real id be down as well! powder coated red please!

cheshirecat · 03-10-2011, 04:22 PM

Machine it, powercoat it, make sure it doesn't interfere with the FI exhaust, and you'll have a winner on your hands.

lazer_Z · 03-10-2011, 07:54 PM

I don't have anyone around me that has an FI exhaust but it would be VERY hard for it to interfere with any exhaust due to it's location?

Jordo! · 03-10-2011, 08:25 PM

Hmm. Interested.

Stiffens the rear? So dials in a bit more oversteer?

Kastley85891 · 03-11-2011, 12:18 AM

Id try it + for me

Trips · 03-11-2011, 12:43 AM

GTSPEC 2 Point Rear Lower Brace for 07+ Nissan 370Z | www.gtspec.com
Lou, At Amplified a Forum Vendor has these? as well as the Front brace
I would advise to check with our Vendors to see what deals they have for these before going somewhere else. Thank You

lazer_Z · 03-11-2011, 07:25 AM

Yes there are other products out there. I am starting to make my own products, as i have for other cars in the past. If you want to go with GT spec, then do. Others might not want to. I am not just posting some cheap-o ebay rear lower brace. This is something I have made, and am putting onto the market. I am talking to the appropriate people about vendor status, so that would solve that issue. Just about any part for our cars are made by atleast 2 or 3 people. If you want to go with GT Spec, then get GT Spec; others might want to try something new, and help out a fellow forum member and enthusiast start up a small project. If this goes well many more parts will be coming.

Jordo!: It stiffens the rear, but I wouldn't say it dials in more oversteer. Stiffens the chassis slightly so if you just dive into a corner hot and get on the throttle then yes I suppose more oversteer could be expected, but it just allows you to get into and out of the corner with less body flex and therefore allow you to rotate through the corner with a bit more speed.

StealthZ · 03-11-2011, 12:28 PM

Good for you man! It is always great to have a competition between models and stuff. First off, there is more out there then one maker/vendor etc. And I think a lot of people get cought in the mid set of a one maker/ that guy way of thinking and don't like to see other items.
You want to make your own and start a line, then hit it up and go for it. For that price I'd be interested to check one out, as suspension is on my to do list that I'm finally starting to put together.

03-10-2011, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
lazer_Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 164 Drives: s2000 Rep Power: 15	ive got the CAD model...mocking my carbon steel one up now. if there is intersest I will order the aluminum tomorrow and go from there. __________________ Interested in a lower rear brace? click here! "How-To" on installing my lower rear brace!!!

03-10-2011, 03:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	For $75, I am down assuming it does not conflict with the exhaust or ground clearance. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-10-2011, 03:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
lazer_Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 164 Drives: s2000 Rep Power: 15	nope. will not effect ground clearance or exhaust __________________ Interested in a lower rear brace? click here! "How-To" on installing my lower rear brace!!!

03-10-2011, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
lazer_Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 164 Drives: s2000 Rep Power: 15	I don't have anyone around me that has an FI exhaust but it would be VERY hard for it to interfere with any exhaust due to it's location? __________________ Interested in a lower rear brace? click here! "How-To" on installing my lower rear brace!!!

03-10-2011, 08:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Hmm. Interested. Stiffens the rear? So dials in a bit more oversteer? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-10-2011, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Raven Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valley Village Posts: 138 Drives: Scion TC Rep Power: 15	lets see that CAD model

03-10-2011, 04:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	if better traction for corner entry/exit is for real id be down as well! powder coated red please!

03-10-2011, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Machine it, powercoat it, make sure it doesn't interfere with the FI exhaust, and you'll have a winner on your hands.

03-11-2011, 12:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	Id try it + for me __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

03-11-2011, 12:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	GTSPEC 2 Point Rear Lower Brace for 07+ Nissan 370Z \| www.gtspec.com Lou, At Amplified a Forum Vendor has these? as well as the Front brace I would advise to check with our Vendors to see what deals they have for these before going somewhere else. Thank You

03-11-2011, 07:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
lazer_Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 164 Drives: s2000 Rep Power: 15	Yes there are other products out there. I am starting to make my own products, as i have for other cars in the past. If you want to go with GT spec, then do. Others might not want to. I am not just posting some cheap-o ebay rear lower brace. This is something I have made, and am putting onto the market. I am talking to the appropriate people about vendor status, so that would solve that issue. Just about any part for our cars are made by atleast 2 or 3 people. If you want to go with GT Spec, then get GT Spec; others might want to try something new, and help out a fellow forum member and enthusiast start up a small project. If this goes well many more parts will be coming. Jordo!: It stiffens the rear, but I wouldn't say it dials in more oversteer. Stiffens the chassis slightly so if you just dive into a corner hot and get on the throttle then yes I suppose more oversteer could be expected, but it just allows you to get into and out of the corner with less body flex and therefore allow you to rotate through the corner with a bit more speed. __________________ Interested in a lower rear brace? click here! "How-To" on installing my lower rear brace!!! Last edited by lazer_Z; 03-11-2011 at 07:33 AM.

03-11-2011, 12:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	Good for you man! It is always great to have a competition between models and stuff. First off, there is more out there then one maker/vendor etc. And I think a lot of people get cought in the mid set of a one maker/ that guy way of thinking and don't like to see other items. You want to make your own and start a line, then hit it up and go for it. For that price I'd be interested to check one out, as suspension is on my to do list that I'm finally starting to put together. __________________ Past rides: '07 350Z San Marino blue, '09 370z Brilliant silver, '11 Evo X Phantom Black (felt like a brick but did anything) '13 BRZ Satin white (so much fun) now driving the dream.

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