So I went to install my cusco front power brace te other day and ended up putting everything back after I tried putting the brace on.. When installed my frame rails where left wide open? The two brackets that hold the stock crash beam had to be removed for it to fit. Anyone else with a power brace tell me what they did? Do I just leave the rails open...?

 

does this help any? (not my car, a member on here)

 

No I can't see the frame rail section... Hahah mine is just open?

 

Actually I lied that does help. Can anyone tell me is that ok to daily like that? The parts to the left and right of the intercooler the frame section is just left open?

 

just spray paint the bare metal to keep it from rusting.

 

What about if there is some surface rust just on the face were the bracket bolted too? Do I just spray some over it

 

no clean it up with a wire wheel or sandpaper then paint

 

What intercooler is that?

 

Good question I would also like to know before I buy the ets that fits the brace

 

It looks like AMS but not 100% so would just like confirmation.

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...rcooler-2.html

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...ry_Code=IC35CO

 

Looks like the AMS Copy eBay intercooler.

 

Step one: Remove and throw in trash...

Step two: Re-install bumper.

Problem solved . Really though, that brace does nothing but add weight and look "fancy".

 

And everyone likes what they like. Me i like the brace i dont race every weekend i race 2 times a year at the Evo Vs sti events thats it.