Ok, Ok I'm convinced.

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Carolyn

May 1, 2017, 15:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I finally got out for a decent drive today, the weekend has been typical bank holiday, but I just needed a run out.

I was the first one since I installed the Mattbrace and ally front brace.  Much better over the bumps and potholes and flatter in the bends, and it hasn't spoiled the ride in any way.

I'm converted.  Go on.  Laugh!
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Essex2Visuvesi

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May 1, 2017, 16:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
So are you going to start making Cazbraces?

Carolyn

#2
May 1, 2017, 16:59 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Couldn't do it for Matt's prices!
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shnazzle

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May 1, 2017, 17:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Matt no longer has prices so... Your move  s;) ;) s;)
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Ardent

#4
May 1, 2017, 17:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I have a sneaky suspicion carolyns would be better.

A carolyn version of a corky breast plate perhaps, if starting fron scratch.
Do wonder the consistency of matts brace. Mine needed fettling to fit. And aware others have as well.

Carolyn

#5
May 1, 2017, 18:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That's more down to lozenge-ing (it is a word, honest) of the chassis.  We had to fettle Stu's little centre brace to get it to fit - it was the car, not the brace.

If I made them on a jig (which I would) they would not just 'fit' on every car.  The Mattbrace is more about lozenge than across the chassis stiffness.

When we cut out the diagonals near the silencer on the supercharger car, we put in a brace to stop the upper rear of the car doing the same thing, but in a vertical rather than horizontal plane.

Sorry Jase, your car was not quite straight...
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The Other Stu

#6
May 1, 2017, 18:55 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
You'll be telling me that springs actually do improve the ride   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:P :P s:P

Carolyn

#7
May 1, 2017, 19:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Springs?  What springs?
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1979scotte

#8
May 1, 2017, 19:59 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
If you star making braces i'll have one for a spare.
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JoeCool

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May 1, 2017, 20:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
ME too. I want to try one now and it appears there isn't a ready supplier of a mid section brace!
2ZZ '02 Roadster

Essex2Visuvesi

#10
May 1, 2017, 20:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Looks like there is certainly a market for one
I'm in for one too if you decide it's worth your while  s:) :) s:)

Carolyn

#11
May 1, 2017, 21:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
What would you all think of a version in better steel, tig welded and incorporating a front brace all in one bolt in unit?  Could not be cheap.  Not saying I'll do it...
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shnazzle

#12
May 1, 2017, 21:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Like the "MSBM" in here? Would be great.
This kit is no longer available but looks the mutts nuts. I have the front strut brace from this kit

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Carolyn

#13
May 1, 2017, 21:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Kind of.  Lighter than that.  I'll probably be designing one over the next few days.  We'll see...
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mikek

#14
May 1, 2017, 21:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'd like one of those!
New little car to follow soon

Ex 2zz by Rogue. Se7en cams. BMC CDA. Competion clutches lightened flywheel, Megillian Racing Exhaust. TRD sportivo suspension and ARB\'s. TRD braces. TRD quick shift. TRD dash kit, Matts brace. Getting there but not sure when it will stop!

Essex2Visuvesi

#15
May 1, 2017, 21:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Carolyn"What would you all think of a version in better steel, tig welded and incorporating a front brace all in one bolt in unit?  Could not be cheap.  Not saying I'll do it...

I'm in
Chequebook at the ready  s:) :) s:)

JoeCool

#16
May 1, 2017, 21:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I already have a cusco style front brace but I'm not going to stand in the way of R&D!

To me it looks like a corkys style breast plate should add maximum central rigidity for minimum additional weight, but I can see how a unified front and mid section brace would be good too.
2ZZ '02 Roadster

Ardent

#17
May 1, 2017, 22:10 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Carolyn"Sorry Jase, your car was not quite straight...

C
Tell me it at least left Mr T straight. I can buy things move over 12 years or 100+k miles.
Cannot buy Mr T had sloppy quality control.

That a side. You have clarly lit the blue fuse paper on things mid/front bracing.

Having peeked inside the skunk works, I just KNOW, yours would be better enginereed.

J

ChrisGB

#18
May 1, 2017, 22:14 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
The 3.0 bracing is aluminium, quite light. Well worth having for sure.
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Ardent

#19
May 1, 2017, 22:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"So are you going to start making Cazbraces?
Esex
Always assoicated Kaz (caz) with Karen.
Having said that, cannot think of anything better.

I've got a "Car Brace"  That just wouldn't work.

Going off on a tangent, as I sometimes do.

I 'm sure Carolyns other half will have some input into it as well. Which then takes us down the path of
Caz n Dave

shnazzle

#20
May 1, 2017, 22:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Or Cave
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ad_car_08

#21
May 1, 2017, 22:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm interested  s:D :D s:D
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Ardent

#22
May 1, 2017, 22:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
As a generl enquiry - open question - curiosity
Of those that already have a matt brace.
Would you consider swapping out for a newer better enginereed option?

cptspaulding

#23
May 1, 2017, 23:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Ardent"Of those that already have a matt brace.
Would you consider swapping out for a newer better enginereed option?

Highly unlikely (for me). Quite happy with the matt brace & fl front brace. Recently fitted the same on Patsy's pfl & she immediately noticed a big difference too.

Happy with that.
Former owner 2003, 2zz conversion.

shnazzle

#24
May 1, 2017, 23:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Same. Whatever solution can be designed,it can't be very noticeably better than Matt's and front strut.

If I didn't have the mid brace,yes  s:) :) s:)
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