J!n K@z@mA

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wfo944

tune the driver before you tune the car!

kaj

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LOL sometimes it's hard to get answers to certain questions.

extreme-eg

Hi all, just to resurrect this thread. What are the thoughts on the Cusco Power Brace - is it a must do mod on the CT9A chassis for AutoX and Road course duty ?
I want to order an ETS cooler as part of their current November promo and need to decide whether to order the Power brace compatible one or the normal Evo 9 Wide Tank version.

Any input will be appreciated ! Thanks

CaptainSquirts

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I guess it depends what your current mods are, but if you haven't done much to suspension then the Cusco Power Brace would be way down the list of things to do.

kyoo

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frankly i don't think it will do anything

MinusPrevious

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Yeah, its strictly a looks mod & will add no noticeable chassis performance changes

kaj

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+1 it doesn't do anything. The only reason I could see using one is if you have deleted the front crash beam and want something up there for a bit of protection.

Wanted EVO IX

A lot of great info provided already op. Many will share parts to add which will help you. I think others have mentioned what class you want to compete in for autox is a starting point. If you can hold back and consider the new DS class for 2019, I think that would be awesome way to go. If mods are in your future and you want to burn money the sky is the limit. I know with my Evo after driving it with just stock suspension and Hotchkis lowering springs with rear diff stack and good tires, I was fast with the car as is. With help from the local autocross friends and this forum, I was able to add more parts to the car faster. It came at a cost as you can imagine, it took a lot of time to dial in the car and adjust to the new mods. My car handles like a go-kart or many have said. Best advice is take your time but schools and seat time will always be better money spent in my opinion.

Dallas J

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100% cosmetic piece. Its not positioned in any real direct load path and any insignificant potential is wasted with the weight gain. There is no setup baring a broken front cross member where you would bolt this on and find time.

I typically like most of what Cusco does, but this is one of the things that annoys me as just BS marketing.

extreme-eg

Thanks all for the Power Brace replies - just going to go ahead and order the normal 3.5" Wide Tank cooler then. I'm not building my car for Instagram...

alleggerita

Other than decent tires with a good alignment, the most significant change in handling for the least amount of money is an ACD retune.