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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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I'll probably run the cost both ways-mild steel and stainless and then we can all decide. I'm leaning towards stainless, though.
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Aluminum makes no sense, considering the stiffness difference.

But I'm in for a cheap stainless, or maybe even mild, steel brace.
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Stein, I may be of some assistance...PM sent
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tvalenziano
Stein, I may be of some assistance...PM sent
Replied. We will keep that offline.
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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If we can get this launched, think some sort of X-Brace will follow?
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by elesjuan
If we can get this launched, think some sort of X-Brace will follow?
I doubt it. I'm planning on cheap and easy. This isn't a product, it's a service for the DIY community so I'm going to make it as easy as possible on myself (I'm not trying to make money on this) and still offer a low buck option.
Old Oct 11, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Definitely interested.
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Interested in stainless heavier cheaper variety.
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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I'm in for a cheap stainless brace as well.
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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I'll take a stainless set as well.
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Damn, I just bought FM's last week!
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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inter rested...
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cueball1
Damn, I just bought FM's last week!
30 day return policy? LOL
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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any idea on time frame?
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Whats the purpose of these things?
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Saml01
Whats the purpose of these things?


Same as the FM frame rails only cheaper and slightly heavier.


http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...umber=13-69010
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Saml01
Whats the purpose of these things?
Jesus, are you really this lazy and clueless? Do a search on miata.net, the merits have been discussed at length.
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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I hope to have good dimensions and the prints drawn in a month, then 4-6 weeks for production. I'd guess they will be ready to ship in January. It looks like there is enough interest assuming that the pricing holds. I will update the thread when I have them drawn and a firm price.
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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interested as well
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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I'll keep an eye open, i'd be down for a sub $100 option.



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