AutoEXE Front and Rear Strut Brace!

***Herblenny*** · 02-10-2008, 12:04 PM

I just got this installed and drove a little today.

Far as I can tell, I do notice a little?? Car feels bit more stiffer and I think its doing its job..

Install was pain in the ass.. Rear took about 2-3 hours and front took about 2 hours.

Rear, hardest part was cutting the side carpets and such.

Front, I had to remove the wheel, the plastic wheel well, and actually placing the strut was kind of a pain. The brace itself didn't go in as easy as I thought.. Also the added back plates were pain in the ass too.

Well, just wanted to share my thoughts. Overall I'm very happy with it

djmtsu · 02-11-2008, 07:25 PM

Nice!!!!

AutoEXE......looks spendy!!

Looks good Phil. Is the 8 coming to DGRR this year too?

***Herblenny*** · 02-11-2008, 07:39 PM

I think either my wife is bringing the thing or a guy from Portland OR...

djmtsu · 02-11-2008, 07:47 PM

Would that be afgmoto?

He wants to stay with the dreaded Cabin 1016 crew. Lol.

He handled that Mustang vert pretty well last year.

***ZGN*** · 02-13-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Would that be afgmoto?

He wants to stay with the dreaded Cabin 1016 crew. Lol.

He handled that Mustang vert pretty well last year.

I can voutch for that. We attacked the dragon several times last year and he did not hold back at all in that rental car.

***Herblenny*** · 02-13-2008, 06:13 PM

yep! Adam (afgmoto) is flying here and then heading up there with the duece or the 8. I order some tires couple of days ago and it just came in.. I'm going to get them if I have time tomorrow.

PHIL

fikren · 02-15-2008, 07:46 PM

looks good phil, I assume the cover is out with that setup, or can it still be wedged on there?

Jonathan

fikren · 02-15-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fikren

looks good phil, I assume the cover is out with that setup, or can it still be wedged on there?

Jonathan

nm found the answer to my own question seems with a slight modification the cover can still fit.

***Herblenny*** · 02-16-2008, 12:24 AM

Yep, All you have to do is do a little bit of cutting..

But I kind of like it with out it..

fikren · 02-16-2008, 12:30 AM

yeah definatly looks good but I get to sport the silver cover so if I went with a similar setup I might want to sport the look for a bit.

HellBent · 02-23-2008, 04:18 PM

Nice, Yellow isnt my thing, but Ive been in a few 8's and I liked em, If I didnt like the part about owning a 2 seater wards off people wanting to ride with me for some reason..
:-D

fikren · 02-23-2008, 04:50 PM

Well my 8 is essentially a 2 seater, I'm 6'4" and its mostly in my legs so needless to say I have to have the seat back enough for my legs to have some freedom with the pedals. So unless your a midget and don't need the leg room your not fitting in my backseat.

fikren · 02-24-2008, 08:29 PM

So Phil, since you already have experiance doing this install are you going to come do mine when it all shows up?

I'm sure it would be easier the second go around.

Jonathan

TRISPEEDFD3S · 02-26-2008, 02:53 AM

Man, those look expensive, shiet just saying "AUTOEXE" sounds expensive. Good job Phil. I like 8s.

02-10-2008, 12:04 PM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	AutoEXE Front and Rear Strut Brace! I just got this installed and drove a little today. Far as I can tell, I do notice a little?? Car feels bit more stiffer and I think its doing its job.. Install was pain in the ass.. Rear took about 2-3 hours and front took about 2 hours. Rear, hardest part was cutting the side carpets and such. Front, I had to remove the wheel, the plastic wheel well, and actually placing the strut was kind of a pain. The brace itself didn't go in as easy as I thought.. Also the added back plates were pain in the ass too. Well, just wanted to share my thoughts. Overall I'm very happy with it __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

02-11-2008, 07:25 PM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Nice!!!! AutoEXE......looks spendy!! Looks good Phil. Is the 8 coming to DGRR this year too? __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-11-2008, 07:39 PM	#3
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I think either my wife is bringing the thing or a guy from Portland OR... __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

02-11-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Would that be afgmoto? He wants to stay with the dreaded Cabin 1016 crew. Lol. He handled that Mustang vert pretty well last year. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-13-2008, 06:13 PM	#6
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	yep! Adam (afgmoto) is flying here and then heading up there with the duece or the 8. I order some tires couple of days ago and it just came in.. I'm going to get them if I have time tomorrow. PHIL __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

02-15-2008, 07:46 PM	#7
fikren Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (7) Posts: 318 Rep Power: 17	looks good phil, I assume the cover is out with that setup, or can it still be wedged on there? Jonathan __________________ 93 bb rx7 Destined to be the never ending project car or possible part source for the rotary rat rod 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX-8 - bankruptcy owned me RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tail Exhaust-for sale AutoExe Front and Rear Strut Bars-for sale AutoExe Member Brace Set-for sale 2008 Honda CBR600RR - bankruptcy owned me Motivation axle/fork/barend/frame sliders ASV "unbreakable" shorty levers Tripage Integrated Tailight and Adj FE Proton Fushmounts Akrapovic Hex Carbon/TI Slip On Sato Rearsets

02-16-2008, 12:24 AM	#9
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Yep, All you have to do is do a little bit of cutting.. But I kind of like it with out it.. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

02-16-2008, 12:30 AM	#10
fikren Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (7) Posts: 318 Rep Power: 17	yeah definatly looks good but I get to sport the silver cover so if I went with a similar setup I might want to sport the look for a bit. __________________ 93 bb rx7 Destined to be the never ending project car or possible part source for the rotary rat rod 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX-8 - bankruptcy owned me RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tail Exhaust-for sale AutoExe Front and Rear Strut Bars-for sale AutoExe Member Brace Set-for sale 2008 Honda CBR600RR - bankruptcy owned me Motivation axle/fork/barend/frame sliders ASV "unbreakable" shorty levers Tripage Integrated Tailight and Adj FE Proton Fushmounts Akrapovic Hex Carbon/TI Slip On Sato Rearsets

02-23-2008, 04:18 PM	#11
HellBent Evil and Proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryville TN, 10 mins from the DRAGON iTrader: (0) Posts: 81 Rep Power: 17	Nice, Yellow isnt my thing, but Ive been in a few 8's and I liked em, If I didnt like the part about owning a 2 seater wards off people wanting to ride with me for some reason.. :-D

02-23-2008, 04:50 PM	#12
fikren Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (7) Posts: 318 Rep Power: 17	Well my 8 is essentially a 2 seater, I'm 6'4" and its mostly in my legs so needless to say I have to have the seat back enough for my legs to have some freedom with the pedals. So unless your a midget and don't need the leg room your not fitting in my backseat. __________________ 93 bb rx7 Destined to be the never ending project car or possible part source for the rotary rat rod 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX-8 - bankruptcy owned me RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tail Exhaust-for sale AutoExe Front and Rear Strut Bars-for sale AutoExe Member Brace Set-for sale 2008 Honda CBR600RR - bankruptcy owned me Motivation axle/fork/barend/frame sliders ASV "unbreakable" shorty levers Tripage Integrated Tailight and Adj FE Proton Fushmounts Akrapovic Hex Carbon/TI Slip On Sato Rearsets

02-24-2008, 08:29 PM	#13
fikren Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (7) Posts: 318 Rep Power: 17	So Phil, since you already have experiance doing this install are you going to come do mine when it all shows up? I'm sure it would be easier the second go around. Jonathan __________________ 93 bb rx7 Destined to be the never ending project car or possible part source for the rotary rat rod 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX-8 - bankruptcy owned me RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tail Exhaust-for sale AutoExe Front and Rear Strut Bars-for sale AutoExe Member Brace Set-for sale 2008 Honda CBR600RR - bankruptcy owned me Motivation axle/fork/barend/frame sliders ASV "unbreakable" shorty levers Tripage Integrated Tailight and Adj FE Proton Fushmounts Akrapovic Hex Carbon/TI Slip On Sato Rearsets

02-26-2008, 02:53 AM	#14
TRISPEEDFD3S Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (0) Posts: 89 Rep Power: 17	Man, those look expensive, shiet just saying "AUTOEXE" sounds expensive. Good job Phil. I like 8s. __________________ My Cardomain! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2179693