Don't know if this counts in the exterior/interior area, because technically it could be used just for show (I think??). But yeah, I do notice that my Z does creak
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01-12-2015, 02:21 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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GTSpec Braces for Chassis Longevity?
Don't know if this counts in the exterior/interior area, because technically it could be used just for show (I think??). But yeah, I do notice that my Z does creak every now and then because my parking ramp is a bit steep, so I have to enter it at an angle. But everytime I do so, I could just hear the car creaking a bit and I'm getting worried that the repetition everyday is going to take a toll on the structure of the car.
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Aside from launching it off a 4 ft jump or something,I wouldn't worry about it. And as long as road salt doesn't eat away at it,the chassis will outlive most everything else on the car. The noise your hearing most likely has to do with something in the suspension.
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The braces, are you talking about this?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1421077643.810050.jpg.
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i think he means these. IMG00022-20120727-0929.jpg
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I have to agree with OP about the noises. Going over speedbumps slowly sideway, it feels like chassis is flexing a little. Could just be imagining things.
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Here is an older thread about them. GTSPEC 6 Point Ladder Brace From that thread the consensus is that it shouldn't be noticeable in your handling. Not sure anyone has chimed in about whether or not it will reduce low speed chassis flex over speedbumps. |
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Which also brings up the question, are those gt-spec braces snake-oil? I feel like it could add some structural integrity, but I think the added weight would negate the benefits (If we're talking about handling, not about chassis flex). Last edited by EndyKwon; 01-13-2015 at 01:12 AM. |
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