Ok... some preliminary driving impressions.

Just took the car out for a spin after installing my new Tanabe exhaust and braces. The first thing I can tell you is that the braces defnitely make a difference. I don't know how to explain it, but the chassis simply feels stiffer and more rigid. It's odd, though, because these braces almost make the ride feel a little stiffer. This could be because the 4-pt brace actually bolts the inner control arm mounting points together and then connects them to the lower subframe, which make eliminte a bunch of suspension flex when going over bumps. The ride isn't harsh by any means, it's just that I can seem to feel the road a little more now... I actually like the feel. The biggest diffence no is when I go over a speed bump or drive up the curb into my driveway... there is virtually no chassis twist at all anymore and you can actually feel the entire car tilt a little as I come into my driveway now, when before the chassis just flexed a little and the car would stay more level. I haven't taken the car thorugh any twisties yet, so I don't have any handling impressions yet, but I will post more once I've had a chance to drive the car a little harder.

 

Thanks for the update Adrian, I'm still thinking about getting these.

 

No ploblem, Will.

I plan to post more driving impressions once I've had a chance to take the car out on some fun roads.

 

Excellent! Mind telling us what you got the set for, just the GT stuff?

 

I don't have my receipt in front of me, but I think it was right around $300 for both the new braces. Give Rick @ Riverside a call or PM him and he will give youan exact price. He gives g35Driver forum members a great discount on this stuff. Just tell him Adrian referred you.