Cross brace ... does anyone make one that isn't 1100.00?
 

I have looked all over, but I cannot seem to find anything... i'm just wondering if there is anyone who makes a cross member (engine bay) that isn't so expensive? I would think a lot of companies would make them... seems like a good place to save some weight.

Considering that is designed to stabilize the car it will require it to be a certain weight, if you use lighter materials it is going to cost a lot more.
Also, if you want to cut weight in the engine bay there are a lot better options, battery, hood, etc.

It's not all that heavy. Plus the design is so well that no one is going to really make another. Getting a different battery and locating it to the rear is the best plan. I'll be hitting on this sometime this year.

the factory brace IS HEAVY! but its serving an important job so any aftermarket ones will be pricey!

also think how many $2k Ti strut bars are sold...... veeeerrrryyy little

for that price you can get a set of nice coilovers