UltraRacing Braces installed

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Had these 2 braces installed today, what a difference they make, in conjunction with the Eibach Swaybars these have really made a difference, the car feels tighter & really precise when cornering especially at higher speeds.

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Good to know. Seems like they are out of stock at the moment.
I‘ve been pondering these for a few years now, bit the bullet today while having other work done, they had them in stock & the price was right.
Judging by my drive home they are well worth it.
 
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So you installed a 2 point and a 4 point rear brace but no front brace.

Why no front?
 
So you installed a 2 point and a 4 point rear brace but no front brace.

Why no front?
if you look at where the front one mounts, there's already cross braces at both ends. seems more like jewelry at that point. the rears make more sense, at least the rear mid one that runs under the midpipes.
 
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I see.

Most of them seem to be mounted to rigid steel parts so I'm surprised they do much.

I would have expected that braces between the upper areas of the towers provide be the biggest gains ( but as yet few exist ).

Also, how close does that mid-rear brace get to the exhaust? It looks close!
 
Had these 2 braces installed today, what a difference they make, in conjunction with the Eibach Swaybars these have really made a difference, the car feels tighter & really precise when cornering especially at higher speeds.

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Those look nice! Do you also have the ATQ Subframe Chassis Collar Kit installed on your car? The ATQ Subframe Chassis Collar Kit was one of the 1st mods I had on the car and tightened up the car (It feels more cohesive compared to stock), I imagine the braces will take that feeling to another level.
 
Those look nice! Do you also have the ATQ Subframe Chassis Collar Kit installed on your car? The ATQ Subframe Chassis Collar Kit was one of the 1st mods I had on the car and tightened up the car (It feels more cohesive compared to stock), I imagine the braces will take that feeling to another level.
I just ordered my atq subframe collars as well and plan to throw my rear sway bar on with end links when the time comes. I can definitely feel the car should be alot more tighter and rock solid . These braces look like they take your handling and suspension to a new level. Definitely looking into these sooner rather than later
 
So you installed a 2 point and a 4 point rear brace but no front brace.

Why no front?
You need to modify/remove the under tray & I didn’t want to do that.
My initial drive home the car felt good, I deliberately drove hard & a little faster into some tight corners & it handled them beautifully.
 
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I just ordered my atq subframe collars as well and plan to throw my rear sway bar on with end links when the time comes. I can definitely feel the car should be alot more tighter and rock solid . These braces look like they take your handling and suspension to a new level. Definitely looking into these sooner rather than later
Hows your turbo situation coming along?
 
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I see.

Most of them seem to be mounted to rigid steel parts so I'm surprised they do much.

I would have expected that braces between the upper areas of the towers provide be the biggest gains ( but as yet few exist ).

Also, how close does that mid-rear brace get to the exhaust? It looks close!
Where these are mounted do make a difference & I’m really pleased I had them installed.

Yes both braces are very close to the exhaust, but it doesn’t bang against them. I’m have the factory OE system, but I know if one owner who had them then fitted the Varex X-Force exhaust but because of the bends in that system he cannot put the braces back on.
 
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Those look nice! Do you also have the ATQ Subframe Chassis Collar Kit installed on your car? The ATQ Subframe Chassis Collar Kit was one of the 1st mods I had on the car and tightened up the car (It feels more cohesive compared to stock), I imagine the braces will take that feeling to another level.
No I don’t have the collars, only Eibach F & R Swaybars + Heavy Duty Endlinks & now with these braces it does take that feeling to another level.
 
Where these are mounted do make a difference & I’m really pleased I had them installe.

Yes both braces are very close to the exhaust, but it doesn’t bang against them. I’m have the factory OE system, but I know if one owner who had them then fitted the Varex X-Force exhaust but because of the bends in that system he cannot put the braces back on.
So if you have an aftermarket exhaust it’s a potential these could bang up against the exhaust or prevent installation ?
 
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did they get warrantied though?
Decided to just get them done on my own dime and through some local guys who have a garage. Kia corp as well as the dealership kept giving the run around stating because it’s wear and tear I’m liable to cover them as opposed to a manufacture defect or mechanical failure. That’s my only gripe with Kia. Customer service at dealerships are the worst .
 
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Decided to just get them done on my own dime and through some local guys who have a garage. Kia corp as well as the dealership kept giving the run around stating because it’s wear and tear I’m liable to cover them as opposed to a manufacture defect or mechanical failure. That’s my only gripe with Kia. Customer service at dealerships are the worst .
Jesus, Ya gotta post the bill on that one, with all personal info censored obviously.
 
So if you have an aftermarket exhaust it’s a potential these could bang up against the exhaust or prevent installation ?
Yes possibly, if you have an aftermarket exhaust I would suggest you do a test fit before committing to them.
The owner of the Stinger with the aftermarket exhaust actually works at the shop that supplied & fitted them for me advised me of this potential problem.
 
Jesus, Ya gotta post the bill on that one, with all personal info censored obviously.
I’ll pm you the Details once done lol but actually I’m coming out on top as opposed to going through the dealership .
 
I’ll pm you the Details once done lol but actually I’m coming out on top as opposed to going through the dealership .
Sounds like a plan!
 
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