My car is on its way to the body shop, and I was thinking about buying a set of the Nagisa Auto fender braces while the fenders were off. I was just curious if anyone else had them and if they were worth the money.

thanks

 

anyone??

 

Fender braces (also called "K" braces) are very popular w/ 240s and 300zx's. They're ideal for road racing, as they stiffen up the front end significantly. OPTION did a review on the FD with just the fender brace, and found it to drastically help stiffen the front end, increasing the brakes' effectivness and suspension ride. Much like a strut tower bar works on side to side forces, the fender brace works on up and down forces.

Also, as I'm sure you're aware, several large names in Japanese racing produce and run these parts. For example, FEED and Nagisa-Auto, which btw holds the title for the fastest tuned car in Japan - their Nagisa-Auto 800hp Skyline R34. So it's probably fair to assume there may be just a wee bit of engineering behind this product

Moreover, Fritz Flynn - who also happens to be a roadcourse instructor at several events and tracks, including at VIR - had this to say about the fender braces:

"These will help to reduce body flex allowing for more predictable and faster turn in response from your car. Similar to the way a strut bar decreases the time from turning the wheel to actual turn in. IOW turn in will happen faster with quicker steering feedback. You can feel it in the corners thats for sure."

In short, there's a lot more evidence that it *does* work than that it doesn't. I already have my FEED braces, and they're waiting to be installed on my FD...

~Ramy
FDNewbie Imports

 

Thanks Ramy??? Can you get the Nagisa Auto braces???

 

pics?

 

interested and found this thread. I'm thinking about getting these from More-Japan but they have to special order them? Seems like you guys thinks this is a brace that actually makes a difference. http://www.more-japan.com/nagisa-aut...fd3s-rx-7.html

 

RHDJapan has them a little cheaper. They have always been pretty quick too.
http://www.rhdjapan.com/nagisa-auto-...3s-na-nb-61892

 

Would these braces affect the front crumple zone incase of an accident?

 

what about Shakitto Plates? Are those worth a damn? http://www.more-japan.com/nagisa-aut...fd3s-rx-7.html

 

Very likely yes.

 

just my 2 cents, but if you're gonna buy stuff from japan, why not support a forum member like rx7boutique?

 

Yes they would.

 

I would love to see some pics of them installed if anyone has any. I think I have an idea of how they work but would like to see exactly how they mount.

 

fyi There is a thread in the Suspension section with pics

 

Thanks bud I just found pics in the FDNewbie thread.