Ultra Racing Fender Braces... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Tamago · 06-24-2009, 05:59 PM

http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...&productId=136

anyone here purchase these? i've seen these a lot on evos etc and wondered how well they work.. if they have benefits i'm considering taking the time to build some for the pandamobile

anyone?

Malaya1221 · 06-24-2009, 10:05 PM

member named botchilah installed them...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...t=ultra+racing

Jeemee · 06-24-2009, 11:44 PM

Yeah, it looks like it just strengthens up your subframe the by the fenders. Prolly not worth the weight IMO.

largeorangefont · 06-25-2009, 01:23 PM

Those are about the ONLY braces that will be worth the weight. I'm considering getting these. These should make turn in more consistent. Much better than a front strut brace.

The front framerails are generally one of the weakest areas of the unibody. These do help in WRXs and EVOs which have a lot of weight over the front wheels as well.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 06-25-2009, 01:44 PM

guy who installed bars had stated that this mod made his fenders mis-aligned. not sure if he replied back as to a fix but then again im too lazy to click link and check. if fenders didn't have to come off id be interested in this as well.....

kngrsll · 06-25-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by largeorangefont

Those are about the ONLY braces that will be worth the weight. I'm considering getting these. These should make turn in more consistent. Much better than a front strut brace.

The front framerails are generally one of the weakest areas of the unibody. These do help in WRXs and EVOs which have a lot of weight over the front wheels as well.

interesting...

on a side note, another common Evo/WRX part i would love to have is the offset antilift/lower a arm bushings.

Tamago · 06-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kngrsll

interesting...

on a side note, another common Evo/WRX part i would love to have is the offset antilift/lower a arm bushings.

i used to have a common STI part :D

cali yaris · 06-25-2009, 06:41 PM

Tamago, did you sell your kit?

cali yaris · 06-25-2009, 06:41 PM

when I'm done drag racing and move to road/auto x setup, I'll be putting the fender braces on.

Tamago · 06-25-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Tamago, did you sell your kit?

yup

cali yaris · 06-25-2009, 10:35 PM

well c'mon now... who bought it? Yaris? xA? '66 Nova?

Tamago · 06-26-2009, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

well c'mon now... who bought it? Yaris? xA? '66 Nova?

local echo

largeorangefont · 06-26-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kngrsll

interesting...

on a side note, another common Evo/WRX part i would love to have is the offset antilift/lower a arm bushings.

The upgraded bushings are good but you dont want less front caster.

kngrsll · 06-26-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by largeorangefont

The upgraded bushings are good but you dont want less front caster.

the bushings i saw on perrin increased front caster by offsetting the hole. no effect on camber though.

AlainMikli · 06-27-2009, 03:54 AM

I bought it, but don't have a chance to put it on yet

it takes a long time to remove the fender

botchilah · 06-27-2009, 11:30 AM

I put the fender braces on. Honestly I cannot say if these made any improvement on their own since I installed almost everything at the same time. The fender braces though aren't too heavy, must be like 3kg each. I haven't gotten around to re-aligning the doors (not the fenders) so they shut easily enough as it takes a whole lot of time to do it. Best way is to open-close the doors once they are installed, but prior to putting back on the front fenders (which are really light by the way!)

In case anyone's interested, I also got the Penguin Garage hub spacers and my rear wheels seem to have stopped rubbing wherever they were rubbing. Simple stuff, but well made. Kudos to the guys there!

Stupid me forgot to buy the NST pulley kit when my friend was there (doh!)

Back to UR braces, you should get them ALL! It's well worth the price, nowhere near CUSCO. AFAIK 2-3 CUSCO braces would pay for almost ALL the UR braces lol

largeorangefont · 06-29-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kngrsll

the bushings i saw on perrin increased front caster by offsetting the hole. no effect on camber though.

The wrx front arms are quite a bit different. I've installed a few of those anti lift kits on Subarus.

kngrsll · 06-29-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by largeorangefont

The wrx front arms are quite a bit different. I've installed a few of those anti lift kits on Subarus.

oh i see... i was talking about this part: http://www.perrinperformance.com/pro...gory=8&model=3

i assume the subaru ones were similar. but anyways...

06-24-2009, 11:44 PM	#3
Jeemee XBL: Jeemee Ghost View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 199	Yeah, it looks like it just strengthens up your subframe the by the fenders. Prolly not worth the weight IMO. __________________ _________________________________________________ Nitto Axle-Back--Tanabe DF210s--UR 23mm Rear Sway Bar--Penguin Garage 10mm Hub Spacers

06-25-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	guy who installed bars had stated that this mod made his fenders mis-aligned. not sure if he replied back as to a fix but then again im too lazy to click link and check. if fenders didn't have to come off id be interested in this as well..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

06-25-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Tamago, did you sell your kit? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-25-2009, 06:41 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	when I'm done drag racing and move to road/auto x setup, I'll be putting the fender braces on. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-25-2009, 10:35 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	well c'mon now... who bought it? Yaris? xA? '66 Nova? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-24-2009, 10:05 PM	#2
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	member named botchilah installed them... http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...t=ultra+racing

06-25-2009, 01:23 PM	#4
largeorangefont Break'em off some. View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 04 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Cal, OC Posts: 854	Those are about the ONLY braces that will be worth the weight. I'm considering getting these. These should make turn in more consistent. Much better than a front strut brace. The front framerails are generally one of the weakest areas of the unibody. These do help in WRXs and EVOs which have a lot of weight over the front wheels as well.

06-27-2009, 03:54 AM	#15
AlainMikli Drives: ings 09 Yaris 3 Door LiftBack Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 465	I bought it, but don't have a chance to put it on yet it takes a long time to remove the fender __________________ REAL JDM ings+1 Full Body Kit…REAL JDM C-One Spoiler…Retrofit Projector Headlight…Kiddo 6-pots BBK…CE 28N J-Time Attack…Bride Ergo II Racing Seat…Personal Steering Wheel…Work Bell Quick Release…Dealer Option Sun Roof…JDM RS LED Side Mirror…JDM RS Taillight…C-One Oil Cap…C-One Radiator Cap…TRD Iridium Racing Spark Plug…Tom's Fuel Map Controller…Blitz throttle controller…GReddy Informeter Touch…MR Suspension…TRD Rear Sway Bar…MR C-Pillar Bar…GTspec Front Strut Bar & Rear Strut Bar…AFE Intake…WR Header…Nitto Mid-Pipe…Greddy Ti-C axleback…Goodridge SS Brake Line… To do: Supercharger…

06-27-2009, 11:30 AM	#16
botchilah Drives: white and red shiny things Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 140	I put the fender braces on. Honestly I cannot say if these made any improvement on their own since I installed almost everything at the same time. The fender braces though aren't too heavy, must be like 3kg each. I haven't gotten around to re-aligning the doors (not the fenders) so they shut easily enough as it takes a whole lot of time to do it. Best way is to open-close the doors once they are installed, but prior to putting back on the front fenders (which are really light by the way!) In case anyone's interested, I also got the Penguin Garage hub spacers and my rear wheels seem to have stopped rubbing wherever they were rubbing. Simple stuff, but well made. Kudos to the guys there! Stupid me forgot to buy the NST pulley kit when my friend was there (doh!) Back to UR braces, you should get them ALL! It's well worth the price, nowhere near CUSCO. AFAIK 2-3 CUSCO braces would pay for almost ALL the UR braces lol __________________ 08' Yaris HB 5dr: RAYS 57 Motorsports 17X7 / K&N SRI / TANABE axleback exhaust / ULTRA RACING complete braces / MEGAN RACING complete braces / NEX coilovers / NEX 330mm 4-pot front BBK / PENGUIN GARAGE hub spacers / HOTBITS headers / BUDDY CLUB oil cap and rad cap / APP SS brake lines / HKS synthetic lubes / RECARO SR5 seats / TRD shiftknob / cheap FEDERAL (free) tires lol. NEXT: HKS F-CON iS

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