+1, I was being lazy and didn't feel like asking, but since you have I will also request more info. I have Mazdaspeed engine mounts and still have **** tons of movement through my shifter. I'm sure diff mounts would help, but this trans mount sounds interesting. I have always looked at the mounting area on the trans where the PPF bolts up and wondered what a brace bolted to the frame rails and that mount would do. Probably more vibration, but no movement.

 

Shitty small pic, but best I have right now. If you want more, I can take some.



It runs across where a subframe brace would go, and has a plate that attaches to the bellhousing. That plate is attached to the main brace via two rubber snubbers/vibration isolators.

EDIT - it is still on my desk, not installed, so no first hand report on its worthiness...

 

Where did you get it, and for how much? I quite like that.

 

Ebizzle, like $50 something...nobody really bid on it and I got lucky. The MSRP from Carbing was much more then that, IIRC.

I don't know that they make them new anymore, but...

Moss had one. I found a link to a .pdf install sheet and an old product page but looks to be discontinued...

Tools required: small flat blade screwdriver

Mazda Miata Parts & Accessories at MiataMania.com

Also - https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t9859/

If there is interest, I could make them.

 

If they're discontinued and there's a demand, someone here ought to take that ball and run with it!

 

Looking into it now, see what kind of MOQ is needed to run this...

 

It's the best chassis mod i've done and i'm n/a! Any bracing that a 5 speed can get should potentially help prolong the life.

Wow, you got a deal. I payed $80 for mine from Cr.net These were like $150+ from Japan. They are no longer made.

Agreed.

This brace improves throttle response, allows you to shift easier/not miss shifts, and significantly reduces drivetrain movement. Expect to hear more drivetrain noise, such as vibrations, but well worth it!

 

While I am thinking about this...

Is there any interest in a front STB with a brake master cylinder brace (like the Carbing, but for LHD cars)?

 

Yes. What would you make it out of? Tig welded aluminum?

 

I'd be willing to pay upwards of $150 for a brace like that one. I want it and I want it now!!! How no one is currently making one of these, and how I didn't know of them before is amazing. This looks like it would be the best mod yet.

 

I am definitely interested assuming it's a 3 point. I thought sbcocker was going to come through with these, but haven't heard.

I'd be all off a STB that has all the nice features and is below $200. The really nice ones (without MC brace) run north of $300.

 

I will buy if you don't try to skull-**** my checking account.

 

No checking account skull-******* planned Hustler...

I will get on this and let everyone know ASAP, same with a 3-pt FSTB.

As a heads up, I've done projects like this in the past on other forums (I sell an MSP FMIC kit) so I have feedback that I am not a scam-artist or trying to peddle ****.

I will keep all posted.

 

I think my last post got deleted, but on the track I noticed a big difference with the racing beat control arm brace paired with the sway bar brace. Makes the front feel very solid and connected. I also don't have any of the shimmy I used to get when i'd drive over bad roads. I plan on doing the cannon brace soon too

 

butterfly brace will give you the most for your buck, but installing them is a pain.

 

Door bars has more bang than butterfly.

 

I to would like a trans and STB brace. Get it going, you should have no problem selling either.
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Looks like it should be possible to mod the brace from 949 to do this.

 

Though its an easy location to place the brace, it isn't very far behind the engine mounts. I would love to see something around the PPF bolts at the rear of the trans. Would have to bolt to the "frame rail" through the floor pan though, or weld a bracket onto it.

 

+1 on no skull ******* group buy...