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s13pignose
07-10-2006, 09:20 PM
Do the two do the same thing. I saw the tanabe front brace on the modified mag project s14 and it seems close to the location of where a power brace would go? Just wanted to ask you all who would probably know for sure.

If so I assume nismo is sturdier by looks of design, and there would be no benefit to running bot if even possible?

Thanks
Nizzan4u2nv
07-10-2006, 09:35 PM
Been discussed before. Nismo is a better unit because it replaces stock tension rod brackets where a lot of flex takes place. You can use both combined IIRC. Tanabe bolts in the same area tension rods do. Nismo has a lateral bar in the middle of the 2 tension rod brackets.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=47244&highlight=nismo+power+brace+tanabe
sncs14
07-10-2006, 09:37 PM
The Tanabe piece is supposed to do the same thing as the power brace.

Subject has been covered before if you want comparison.
HyperTek
07-10-2006, 09:37 PM
yah.. but the nismo power brace is a little better since its all 1 piece and boxed up, and it would be up to perfect spec for the frame measurements.

I want this its cheaper, jus gotta find who sells em
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/rs13dude78/june50005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/rs13dude78/june30019.jpg
s13pignose
07-10-2006, 09:38 PM
Hey I just saw that on ebay todya..funny thing is I was looking to see what s14 one looked like lol
s13pignose
07-10-2006, 09:41 PM
I was kinda figuring they do the same, but I was just thinking if thats the case, wouldn't they sorta cancel each other out. Like one would not add addtional stiffness over the other. Anyway gonna read over that link you gave me...thanks. I searched but I didn't get what I wasl looking for.
kandyflip445
07-11-2006, 12:10 AM
Power brace is MUCH better for the s13. I felt a big difference in steering feel when I installed mine.
!Zar!
07-11-2006, 04:11 AM
I'm running both.

Problem solved.
hellion240sx
07-11-2006, 10:56 AM
yes i would like to knw that as well ^^^^
hellion240sx
07-11-2006, 11:18 AM
aha! i didn't refresh the page since last time i was on! did you do a one by one test or did you put them both on at the same time?
!Zar!
07-11-2006, 11:30 AM
I put the nismo brace on my s13 and I put the nismo brace and tanabe brace on my s14. So I don't have a direct comparison, being as how it's across two diffrent cars. But if I were to choose one it would be the nismo tension rod brace. It has more mounting locations. So it can brace all over instead of just bracing the tension rods it's self.

The tanabe brace is only as strong as what it's mounding to. In this case it's the tension rod brackets.

And for another fifty bucks added to the price of the nismo brace why not just go ahead and get it.

To anwser your question, yes I did notice a huge diff over stock.

Before you buy this you should purchace tension rods themselves.
hellion240sx
07-12-2006, 11:59 AM
your running both, but not on same car. wait nevermind. re read it. can someone else say anything about using the 2 units on an s13?

hypertech: did you find out who sells those? link possibly?



OT;
zar i was reading your sig.... its half truck half sports car engine.. the ka... iirc the head block, something is part truck.
s13pignose
07-12-2006, 03:37 PM
EBAY EBAY EBAY.

Some board I was on not sure if its zilvia, your not allowed to post ebay links. But just type in "240sx brace". Thats how I found it.
hellion240sx
07-13-2006, 12:32 AM
o yyeah i was supposed to mention that the s14 (97 kouki in my case) the suspension is a lot stiffer compared to the s13, both stock that is.


i think thast is in certain forums like for sale... right????
!Zar!
07-13-2006, 11:17 AM
The s14 isn't stiffer par say then the s13. It's just that you have a newer model so all the bushings and linkakges are still fairly new.
hellion240sx
07-13-2006, 11:36 AM
AH HA THATS A GOOD POINT... hmmm i guess once i upgrade the suspension on the s13 it will be like brand new right? i can't wait got all my rear suspension on order!... oops i spilled the beans! well i need to ordere hte front suspension and i'm str8!

hypertech: are you getting that or what?
NI_YON_Zenki
07-13-2006, 11:50 AM
Man, this is comedy.

Why didn't any of you think to type in "Ultra Racing" from the simple and plain logo on the brace, Tek, the company is already familiar with the drifting scene.

The only thing w/ them is, they're in Malaysia! so EBAY will probably be the only way to obtain that multipoint brace for a minute.

here:

http://www.ultraracing.com.my/ur.htm
Wei240
07-13-2006, 05:28 PM
nismo brace appears to be 'better', i have one, and it's awesome,
but if you know a welder to weld on that damn middle piece, it does the same thing
Nizzan4u2nv
07-13-2006, 06:41 PM
The ultra racing bar is a nice piece, but that would be worn to dust by people with low cars.
s13pignose
07-13-2006, 07:17 PM
Man, this is comedy.

Why didn't any of you think to type in "Ultra Racing" from the simple and plain logo on the brace, Tek, the company is already familiar with the drifting scene.

The only thing w/ them is, they're in Malaysia! so EBAY will probably be the only way to obtain that multipoint brace for a minute.

here:

http://www.ultraracing.com.my/ur.htm

Not the type to say I told you so lol. But if you guys are still interested better check quick, cause I only saw 2 for sale if I recall correctly. If its something you really want, good luck with it