*NEW* Miata Fender Braces NA+NB

[TheButcher]

The tubes are not as long as they appear. The base tube is 18" and the connecting tube is 8" The calculated torsion of the base tube according to material and length is .002. The connecting tube and gussets narrow the actually tube lengths to around 6". By bringing them together in the central location you spread the load/transfer evenly across the fender area. Torsion is key and square tubing provides better torsional properties than that of plate or rectangular tubing. The braces are held extremely close to the body. So close a small area of extra seam needs to be trimmed or bent to fit. The others that I have seen move the braces outward up to 3/4" reducing their torsion factor. According to my figures there was greater torsional value by building a tighter fitting brace with central load distribution.

Our braces weigh in at 3lbs per side. I'm not sure what the weights are for others.

Well i think that clears everything up. Im a buyer. Was going to get the garage star ones but they are further out ( which I actually never thought about.) Closeness is also a factor *insert math here* for torsional rigidly.

Nice post in response to my wildly accusational and sensationalised post.

Lol.

[SM16RMSM]

Nice post in response to my wildly accusational and sensationalised post.

We all can jump the gun early. No hard feeling and the specs look really good. I prefer square tube design over the flat design.

[— Phatmiata —]

Just got a message from Shandelle, the group buy will probably start in the later half of next week.

[★ Unk577 ★]

Just an FYI..... These things are NICE...install is about 5 minutes per side once the fender is off. Fit is awesome.








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[— Phatmiata —]

I see you got the first one you sneaky Ninja!

Looks like a really solid piece too!! Me want !!

[DK Wolf]

Just an FYI..... These things are NICE...install is about 5 minutes per side once the fender is off. Fit is awesome.








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As someone who competes. Would you say these are worth getting? Or just getting doorbars or butterfly brace?

[★ Unk577 ★]

Yes. They reinforce a different part of the car than either the butterfly or door bars.

[Flyin 92]

Not trying to poop in this thread, but I highly doubt your average weekend warrior would be able to tell the difference between V8R, BF and GS fender braces. They all acomplish the same basic purpose from what I've seen. After that it's just splitting hairs.

That being said, I'm sure V8R will make a quality product that everyone will benefit from, but I'm not convinced that they're any better than other fender braces on the market.

[★ Unk577 ★]

I don't know Bossfrog's back ground but I do know Steve and Shandelle's back ground. Steve has been building and racing cars much longer than I've been alive. A conversation with either and you will realize that more thought and engineering go into their parts than just "how do we make it fit and look pretty"

As far as how a part performs, I don't think their is anyone producing better parts than them. If you're in the market for suspension parts, look at what they offer and call them with any questions. Dollar for dollar their coil over set up is hard to beat.

I should have a set on my NC before the end of the year..... Maybe

[jnshk]

Just got a message from Shandelle, the group buy will probably start in the later half of next week.

Any update on this yet?

[— Phatmiata —]

Any update on this yet?

Here you go............... http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....r-Braces-NA-NB