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Old 12-30-2016, 07:40 PM   #1
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Undercarriage brace????.?.?

There is a metal brace under the car that is roughly under the front seats. Most times it needs removed for installing new exhaust. My question is, is it really needed? The reason I ask is I had to shim it once I installed my aftermarket exhaust but if I can shed a pound of weight then I'll do it!
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Old 12-30-2016, 07:44 PM   #2
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1lbs of savings saving is not worth losing the safety factory it provides....IMHO

Look elsewhere or stop drinking soda for 2 weeks to lose the 1lb.
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Old 12-30-2016, 07:54 PM   #3
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I don't drink soda, I drink pop, when I drink it. Safety factor!
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Old 12-30-2016, 08:13 PM   #4
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There is a metal brace under the car that is roughly under the front seats. Most times it needs removed for installing new exhaust. My question is, is it really needed? The reason I ask is I had to shim it once I installed my aftermarket exhaust but if I can shed a pound of weight then I'll do it!
Tunnel brace is there for rigidity. BMR among other 3rd party suppliers offer even stronger versions with better clearance, and some have fabricated their own..
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Old 12-30-2016, 09:07 PM   #5
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Tunnel brace is there for rigidity. BMR among other 3rd party suppliers offer even stronger versions with better clearance, and some have fabricated their own..
Cool. Thanks for that info!
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Old 12-31-2016, 01:42 PM   #6
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American Racing also makes a replacement brace.

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...moly-brace.htm
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American Racing also makes a replacement brace.

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...moly-brace.htm
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