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Old 03-06-07, 08:29 AM
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Was just wondering if anyone has tried these out on a GS yet. I've heard good feedback from a friend with an IS, but not any GS owners.

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Old 03-06-07, 08:40 AM
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why don't you tell us if it will work on a gs since you work at SRT
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What exactly do those do? What is the difference between that and like a Tom's Rear Lower Brace?
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Are these the same as what the Tom's 6 piece link set does or are they different? Anyone know?
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Originally Posted by oddrob
Was just wondering if anyone has tried these out on a GS yet. I've heard good feedback from a friend with an IS, but not any GS owners.

SRT Rear Braces


i can test it out if you wanna send me a set
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usually braces give stiffness improvement to the chassis, making the car more rigid and so better handling. but in reality, imho, it helps but probably marginally, and you have to drive the car hard to benefit from them. on my car i feel it but nothing dramatic like coilovers and sways

and seeing that the SRT ones are just 2 pieces, i would probably pay a bit more for the tom's 6 links

just need to be careful with the exhaust
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It is specific for a GS, a bunch have gone out, I'm looking for some feedback.
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These look like they are separate design from the Tom's link. I dont think their main placement is the same. I would pay more for the tom's just because they're 6-pieces and proven.
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I wouldn't mind trying these out for 100 bucks...do you guys think i should
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why not? It can only help.
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