Whats new with Teh Gheyrod...

[turbotalon1g]

^WTF is that for.

[Kracka]

It ties together the front control arms and the chassis.

http://www.empowermotors.com/images/large/products/CA-6813120T_l.jpg

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

huh... Interesting. Any tests or anything to prove this actually does anything other than lower ground clearance?

[A//// Guy]

Haha

The M had a brace like that, was called an X brace, and you could definitely feel it stiffen up the under body though.

[scheides]

And its white to match teh gheyrod. Aww fer cute :D

[Kracka]

huh... Interesting. Any tests or anything to prove this actually does anything other than lower ground clearance?

Nope, but I had something similar (Spoon X-brace) on my S2000 and if it can make a difference with that ultra-stiff chassis this should help with the Evo's chassis pretty nicely :) I don't mind testing out unproven products that I feel will be of benefit. Even if it doesn't actually noticeably stiffen the chassis, at least I know it will help keep the car in shape over time. When Scheides installed his front motor mount it was noticed that his chassis is starting to deform with age and its fairly common on higher mileage S2k's for the X-braces to not fit. Also, it really won't be lowering ground clearance by much since this bar is replacing some thinner, weaker, stock bars. Besides, I just lifted the car .5" a few weeks ago :D By biggest worry though is whether or not this bar will clear my Buschur 3" downpipe...we shall find out tomorrow evening!

[MustGoFaster]

Even Miata's have sub frame connectors and braces available. I'd give it the +1, Maybe even add some X braces in there. What does it weigh?

[Pushit2.0]

It looks like 14/16 gauge oval tube, mild steel w/ 1/8" flanges. I would guess 5-8lbs.

[turbotalon1g]

Nice.

[Kracka]

John is probably about right at 5 lbs; its fairly lightweight considering the size.