Removal of W Brace

King_Ch1cas · 03-12-2016, 02:04 AM

I was forced to remove the W brace under my Z to accommodate my Megan racing exhaust. Does anybody know if this will impact anything for the driving experiencing or tracking it?
Also is there any aftermarket brace I can use? Thanks guys

Chuck33079 · 03-12-2016, 05:01 AM

That brace is a good thing. If your exhaust fits so badly you have to take it off, get a different exhaust.

SouthArk370Z · 03-12-2016, 06:49 AM

This may be part of the reason you are experiencing wheel hop.

POS VETT · 03-12-2016, 08:31 AM

I seriously doubt that the brace removal is causing the wheelhop.

SouthArk370Z · 03-12-2016, 10:02 AM

Probably not the cause but possibly a contributing factor.

King_Ch1cas · 03-12-2016, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Probably not the cause but possibly a contributing factor.

Yeah I was thinking this was a factor in the wheel hop I'm experiencing
Only reason I took it off was because my mechanic said it wouldn't cause any change in the car

Trips · 03-12-2016, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King_Ch1cas

Yeah I was thinking this was a factor in the wheel hop I'm experiencing
Only reason I took it off was because my mechanic said it wouldn't cause any change in the car

The brace is to keep the body from flexing.

The rear strut brace and the lower brace have a purpose albeit not really noticeable but they are there for a reason not just for looks.

Like it's been suggested get the exhaust fitted properly or move on to another exhaust that is designed with the brace in mind.

03-12-2016, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
King_Ch1cas Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MNT6 Rep Power: 10	Removal of W Brace I was forced to remove the W brace under my Z to accommodate my Megan racing exhaust. Does anybody know if this will impact anything for the driving experiencing or tracking it? Also is there any aftermarket brace I can use? Thanks guys Last edited by King_Ch1cas; 03-12-2016 at 02:13 AM.

03-12-2016, 05:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	That brace is a good thing. If your exhaust fits so badly you have to take it off, get a different exhaust. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-12-2016, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	This may be part of the reason you are experiencing wheel hop. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-12-2016, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Probably not the cause but possibly a contributing factor. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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