AutoExe knock off under brace..

***Herblenny*** · 06-28-2009, 03:05 PM

I just installed the AutoEXE knock off brace..

Fitment was great and only costed me 1/2 of what the real one costs.

I was hoping to use a lift but decided to do it with some jack stands and 2 jacks. About 2 hour job.

afgmoto1978 · 06-29-2009, 09:41 AM

Wonder if they used the same material as the AutoExe unit?

***Herblenny*** · 06-29-2009, 09:55 AM

Adam,

I think they are.. I was bit concerned about the material/weight and when inspected, it looks to be very similar material compare to my real AutoEXE tower braces.. Which also weighed about the same in comparison.

So here is my impression..

I installed the rear section first then test drove the car. The rear section made a noticeable difference.. But one of the reason for me to buy this is because I was missing one of the brace.. So, I did notice the difference..

The front brace.. well, after putting it in and driving it pretty hard on the street, i noticed VERY little difference. Overall, I'm glad I didn't spend 2 x more for the real thing vs the knock off.

Proxy One · 06-29-2009, 10:39 AM

Those look very nice, too bad no one will ever see them.

I have the Cusco underbraces on my STi and they made a pretty big difference. They were a pain in the ass to get on though as the bolts that were on the car were on like no other.

***Herblenny*** · 06-29-2009, 11:14 AM

I know... they are nicely built..

I guess 8's are better braced than STi from the factory

WE3RX7 · 06-29-2009, 04:07 PM

Where does one purchase said knock-off braces?

Monkman33 · 06-30-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Where does one purchase said knock-off braces?

Does this same knock off company make a set for the FD?

R-R-Rx7 · 06-30-2009, 03:50 PM

i have the authentic autoexe for the fd.. its a really nice piece and it sure makes the whole car stiffer

i also have the odula cross bar and the under pieces so i guess the work is equally distributed

Flashwing · 07-08-2009, 04:47 AM

Thanks for the review! I have had my eye on these a long time but I never seem to have the cash all together when I am doing so. Any problems with scraping or clearance issues? I'm not super low but I don't want to be busting up these braces.

neit_jnf · 11-07-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7
Where does one purchase said knock-off braces?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkman33

Does this same knock off company make a set for the FD?

well?

***Herblenny*** · 11-09-2009, 12:43 AM

I bought it off of some vendor on Ebay.

I don't think they make one for the FD.

MIKES'8 · 12-12-2009, 02:02 AM

nice!!! link to were i can get this.

06-28-2009, 03:05 PM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	AutoExe knock off under brace.. I just installed the AutoEXE knock off brace.. Fitment was great and only costed me 1/2 of what the real one costs. I was hoping to use a lift but decided to do it with some jack stands and 2 jacks. About 2 hour job. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

06-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Adam, I think they are.. I was bit concerned about the material/weight and when inspected, it looks to be very similar material compare to my real AutoEXE tower braces.. Which also weighed about the same in comparison. So here is my impression.. I installed the rear section first then test drove the car. The rear section made a noticeable difference.. But one of the reason for me to buy this is because I was missing one of the brace.. So, I did notice the difference.. The front brace.. well, after putting it in and driving it pretty hard on the street, i noticed VERY little difference. Overall, I'm glad I didn't spend 2 x more for the real thing vs the knock off. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

06-29-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
Proxy One Victory Is Mine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suwanee GA iTrader: (0) Posts: 428 Rep Power: 17	Those look very nice, too bad no one will ever see them. I have the Cusco underbraces on my STi and they made a pretty big difference. They were a pain in the ass to get on though as the bolts that were on the car were on like no other. __________________ www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com 1994 Rx7 White 2001 RZ GT35R'd 1972 Rx2 Orange Coupe 5spd 2006 STi 1986 Buick GN

06-29-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I know... they are nicely built.. I guess 8's are better braced than STi from the factory __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

07-08-2009, 04:47 AM	#9
Flashwing The Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0) Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the review! I have had my eye on these a long time but I never seem to have the cash all together when I am doing so. Any problems with scraping or clearance issues? I'm not super low but I don't want to be busting up these braces. __________________ Black Halo Racing - We don't sell parts, we solve problems!

06-29-2009, 09:41 AM	#2
afgmoto1978 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (2) Posts: 381 Rep Power: 17	Wonder if they used the same material as the AutoExe unit?

06-29-2009, 04:07 PM	#6
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Where does one purchase said knock-off braces?

06-30-2009, 03:50 PM	#8
R-R-Rx7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 90 Rep Power: 17	i have the authentic autoexe for the fd.. its a really nice piece and it sure makes the whole car stiffer i also have the odula cross bar and the under pieces so i guess the work is equally distributed

11-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#11
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I bought it off of some vendor on Ebay. I don't think they make one for the FD. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

12-12-2009, 02:02 AM	#12
MIKES'8 The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF to LV iTrader: (0) Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	nice!!! link to were i can get this. __________________ 2005 MAZDA RX8-THE WEEKEND WARRIOR 2008 MAZDA CX7-THE FAMILY RIDE 1994 MAZDA MIATA-THE CLASSIC(36K ORG MILES) 1992 MAZDA 929-THE VIP PROJECT 1989 MAZDA MX6-THE DAILY