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Old 18-08-2010, 02:54 PM   #41
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On the topic of braces, have you guys seen a GB thats happening on Mazdas247 (I know Darryl has )

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123782094

Front Strut Bar


Lower Tie Bar


Rear Panel V-Brace


4 Point Ladder Brace


Rear Strut Bar
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Old 18-08-2010, 02:55 PM   #42
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And test fitted:

Protege Test Fit:

Front Strut Bar: Perfect Fit







4 Point Ladder Brace:
Fits perfect with stock exhaust. If you have a 3 in exhaust, you will need washers and longer bolts.








Front Lower Tie Bar:
Perfect Fit







Rear Strut Bar: Perfect fit. Sedan Only









V-Brace Panel: Negative. The Taiwan Protege's don't have that piece of metal sticking out. The arms look fine. I'm in talks with the company to make a revised version. Hopefully available soon!




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Old 18-08-2010, 03:05 PM   #43
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Hmm, the bar-to- strut top bracing on the strut braces looks so flimsy. Could do with some more gusseting around the bolt areasIMO, more like the 3/6 ones.
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Old 18-08-2010, 03:14 PM   #44
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yeah I know, the bloke organising over in the states is going through a taiwan company KMR... I wouldnt mind getting the 4pt ladder brace & lower tie bar
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Old 18-08-2010, 03:39 PM   #45
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is it me or is the front strut brace sitting 180 wrong way?
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Old 18-08-2010, 03:54 PM   #46
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I'm thinking about the ladder brace and the V-brace panel.

I haz no funds but I would like those two!
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