GB: Nagisa Auto Fender Braces!
09-12-09 | 05:37 PM
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GB: Nagisa Auto Fender Braces!
This is a Group Buy for the "Gachiri Support," aka the "Super Fantastic Fender Brace" from the Japanese suspension gurus, Nagisa Auto!
This fender brace increases chassis rigidity by improving the connection between the wheel wells and the area directly forward of the front doors. By improving stiffness in this region of the chassis, there is better stability under hard braking and better steering response at high speeds.
The Gachiri Support accomplishes this by creating a triangular shape which braces the fender area to reduce flexing. In passenger cars, this area between the front door and wheel well forms a "crumple zone," which crushes upon impact in case of a front-end collision. Overall, the crumple zone aids in safety in the event of a crash on public roads. Given this area is soft and flimsy (because it's MADE to to be squashed easily compared to other parts of the chassis), it is a major shortcoming in a high performance vehicle. Hence Nagisa Auto's design of the Gachiri Support, which aids that soft area with sturdy bracing.
This part is for individuals who are interested in all-out performance without any compromises. It benefits drivers using high-grip tires, such as drifters and circuit racers.
More info/feedback:
Further info - including install pics - can be found here: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/nagisa-fender-brace-808713/
Questions? Please post all relevant questions on THIS thread, and we will respond to them accordingly.
Payment Info:
***PRICING IS BASED ON A MINIMUM FIFTEEN (15) ORDER BUY-IN.***
- Payments to Payments@FDNewbieImports.com
- Costs:
***FD3S: $228 shipped to SoCal (local pickup)
***FC3S: $218 shipped to SoCal (local pickup)
***Shipping to your door will run $20 flat rate.
Thanks!
~Ramy
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This fender brace increases chassis rigidity by improving the connection between the wheel wells and the area directly forward of the front doors. By improving stiffness in this region of the chassis, there is better stability under hard braking and better steering response at high speeds.
The Gachiri Support accomplishes this by creating a triangular shape which braces the fender area to reduce flexing. In passenger cars, this area between the front door and wheel well forms a "crumple zone," which crushes upon impact in case of a front-end collision. Overall, the crumple zone aids in safety in the event of a crash on public roads. Given this area is soft and flimsy (because it's MADE to to be squashed easily compared to other parts of the chassis), it is a major shortcoming in a high performance vehicle. Hence Nagisa Auto's design of the Gachiri Support, which aids that soft area with sturdy bracing.
This part is for individuals who are interested in all-out performance without any compromises. It benefits drivers using high-grip tires, such as drifters and circuit racers.
More info/feedback:
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
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
Questions? Please post all relevant questions on THIS thread, and we will respond to them accordingly.
Payment Info:
***PRICING IS BASED ON A MINIMUM FIFTEEN (15) ORDER BUY-IN.***
- Payments to Payments@FDNewbieImports.com
- Costs:
***FD3S: $228 shipped to SoCal (local pickup)
***FC3S: $218 shipped to SoCal (local pickup)
***Shipping to your door will run $20 flat rate.
Thanks!
~Ramy
FDNewbie Imports
PAID LIST:
(Empty)
Last edited by FDNewbie; 09-15-09 at 06:13 PM.
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