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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 08:51 AM
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So I am looking at the Ultra Racing site and see so many other parts for the undercarriage for front and rear bracing. Is there any info on how each one of those change the handling dynamics and how much of an effect it has on the dynamics change (small, medium, large), etc.?

In addition, does the Megan Racing tower brace that aachowhan posted a link for above work for the F-sport and allow the dust covers to stay on?
All of the items on their site will give your car more rigidity and make it feel "whole" when driving or going over uneven roads. That's the best way to explain it. They get rid of the flex in the chassis.

The front tower brace from Megan definitely does not have space for the dust covers. That is one of the major reasons why I got them from Ultra Racing, they understood the importance of keeping the covers and integrating that into their design. Megan, Tanabe, etc., none of them took into account the dust covers. I on the other hand care about that and I'm glad I went with Ultra Racing.
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Davenlei
So I am looking at the Ultra Racing site and see so many other parts for the undercarriage for front and rear bracing. Is there any info on how each one of those change the handling dynamics and how much of an effect it has on the dynamics change (small, medium, large), etc.?

In addition, does the Megan Racing tower brace that aachowhan posted a link for above work for the F-sport and allow the dust covers to stay on?
For the Megan racing you will have to remove the dust covers. However there is one made by Tanabe that will allow you to keep the covers on. It does cost a bit more.

Never mind, I was wrong. You have to remove the cover on both.
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by eddie420
All of the items on their site will give your car more rigidity and make it feel "whole" when driving or going over uneven roads. That's the best way to explain it. They get rid of the flex in the chassis.

The front tower brace from Megan definitely does not have space for the dust covers. That is one of the major reasons why I got them from Ultra Racing, they understood the importance of keeping the covers and integrating that into their design. Megan, Tanabe, etc., none of them took into account the dust covers. I on the other hand care about that and I'm glad I went with Ultra Racing.
Ok. So after the tower brace, what is the next "should get" of the other items on their site?

Also, anyone sell upgraded sway bars for the RWD F-Sport?

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Old Jun 30, 2018 | 10:05 PM
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nop, no1 sell sway bar for our car that will make a difference. =(
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 05:31 PM
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Yes, I am working with their team in California to get all the parts ready. They have everything except for the sway bars. I am looking to upgrade my suspension with those bars. I want to order everything together and get a discount which is why I am waiting for all the parts to come into stock.
Any update on getting a discount for getting all the parts and the improvements?
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 06:37 PM
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Any update on getting a discount for getting all the parts and the improvements?
They contacted me 2 weeks ago and said they were having issues confirming fitment but they will send all the items to me to test them out. Waiting on export documentation new HST tariff codes to get approved. No idea why it's taking so long.
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 09:45 PM
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so u wont be installing their sway bar?
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 06:14 AM
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so u wont be installing their sway bar?
I will if they send me the darn thing. I just sent them another email asking for status.
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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 02:31 PM
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very interested in this, went on their website and seems they have every point except for the sway bar

do you have to get the SPC camber kit if you get all the points? jw
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Old Oct 7, 2018 | 11:06 PM
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any update on this?
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Old Oct 8, 2018 | 09:42 AM
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They fell off the map. They said they would get in touch with me, never did. I have so many projects going on that I didn't bother contacting them back. Their US rep is @UltraRacin .
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did it the strut help on the bodyroll? and did it have any negative effect after installing it?
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Old Oct 8, 2018 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by richard203
did it the strut help on the bodyroll? and did it have any negative effect after installing it?
Bodyroll, very minimal. Noticeable, but minimal. Without a heavy swaybar, that roll is here to stay. No negative effects thus far.



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Old Nov 19, 2018 | 09:05 PM
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do u know which vender you ordered from? and how much if you don't mind?
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by richard203
do u know which vender you ordered from? and how much if you don't mind?
Ultra Racing USA. Was like 170 but great build quality and better than Tanabe.
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