FM (STB) Review

[BoBo]

This is a really nice item. In my opinion it's worth the money, I was expecting this STB to reduce (NVH) and it did just that. In addition, the front end felt tighter & more rigid. You can't really notice the stiffness of the front end until you're taking the turns.

The FM (STB) are super beefy, they are bomb proof like a crowbar. They are heavier than the ebay (STB) that I was using with my Racing-beat Intake. It's so beefy that if one of these FM bars were drilled to the side of a cliff and I had no choice but to hang on to them, I would trust them with my life. The powder coat finish is nice, I just hope that the white FM stickers on the bar will last. More pics will be posted later.

[The Driver]

I got one. After listening during FM's summer camp in 2013, all the engineering that went into this bar, I'm convinced is the best STB for NA/NB Miatas, barnone.

I especially appreciate my bar, every time I drive over railroad tracks, which here in CO are just about everywhere!

[BoBo]

^ I wish FM would make something for the back end. I'm looking to upgrade to a beefier roll bar to help stiffen up the rear. I only have a basic hoop for now, which doesn't extend to the rear wheel well like most roll-bars. And there is no way I'm using my overkill Autopower cage. Same here. I drive through a few RR tracks on my way to school, and I notice the front end feeling more solid.

[Soledad]

^ I wish FM would make something for the back end.

They do. It's called The Cannon Brace. It's the beez neez.

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[— John J —]

I have the FM bar and master cylinder brace both made differences in the functions they are intended to improve.

[— fwdtamiya —]

They do. It's called The Cannon Brace. It's the beez neez.

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BoBo is talking about a rear shock tower brace. As far as I know, no one makes a solid RSTB, probably because of clearance.

[The Driver]

They do. It's called The Cannon Brace. It's the beez neez.

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The Cannon brace won't work in any NA8. Welcome back, Gar!

[Soledad]

The Cannon brace won't work in any NA8.

Oh, look. It even tells you that in the product description. Please accept my apologies, OP.

I'll see myself out.

[The Driver]

Oh, look. It even tells you that in the product description. Please accept my apologies, OP.

I'll see myself out.

Or you could send me some beer!

[BoBo]

BoBo is talking about a rear shock tower brace. As far as I know, no one makes a solid RSTB, probably because of clearance.

Exactly,
I might try Carbing RSTB or put a lower tie bar. I'm a little hesitant because my RB exhaust might not clear the tie bar.

[BoBo]

Oh, look. It even tells you that in the product description. Please accept my apologies, OP.

I'll see myself out.

No worries We're All Friends Here ,

I ordered the butterfly brace a while back, but a big storm is suppose to be coming down my area anytime soon. I will probably install it some other time. I read a post on M.net about someones brace getting caught from the bottom, even on stock springs. Hopefully that doesn't happen to me.

[BoBo]

I have the FM bar and master cylinder brace both made differences in the functions they are intended to improve.

Same here, I bought the FM bar with the master cylinder brace. I'm excited about the master cylinder brace and it's intended purpose, but until I receive the Technafit brake lines & FM Springs, I'm gonna hold off on installing it. Hopefully I get it all by next week. It has been raining here all week, it sucks when you don't have a garage lol.

I'm still debating about getting another commuter car or Pulling the trigger on the FM built motor. I really want that motor, but it sucks when you have limited funds and like other things as well lol.