Pierce 6 Point Brace Review!
10/10
If you like the Fiesta for cornering and live for the curves- this is a MUST have mod. I think the Fiesta handles pretty good,
but the 6 point lower brace really turns the Fista into a go cart! Do you like launching at the light? If yes, than this
brace is for you. It all boils down to this: TRACTION. Its a huge improvement all around and almost like driving
a different car now. For reference my car is on lowering springs and on 93 and e30 flash tunes. I installed this brace 5 days ago and have been "testing"
it on my work commute (40 min each way) and general around town driving. This really is one
of those things that made a night and day difference to the car and wish I had it a long time ago.
I attack every turn, on/off rampI can find. I will repeat what someone on fiestastforum said- I easily gained 10 mph in the curves. The same on ramp that I could take
at 45 is now 55 and another higher speed off ramp went from 60 to now 70ish. When taking turns the car has much more
traction and is putting power to the ground better. That equates to the car feeling more powerful as it grips in places
where there used to be wheel spin. It feels like the cars suspension is working better and can feel what the
car/road is communicating better. U turns whip around lightning quick and flat! Also launches are wayyy better. Wheel hop? Gone. Torque steer? Gone.
The car hooks better which means better acceleration (minding a decent launch/little tire spin) If you do over cook it on a launch- the
tires will just spin and NOT hop. If you drive into a turn at moderate speed, you are rewarded by being able to power out
a lot more than before the brace. This brace basically "cages" the the subframe and control arms to the unibody so nothing
can flex. The whole front end feels so much more solid. Even when just cruising down the road, the car just feels more "together".
Lastly- I got to really use the benefit of this part this morning which inspired me to write the review now...
A new Mustang GT was playing with me in traffic until we approached the long circle on ramp to the interstate. He had a pulled a fair
gap just before we entered the turn. By mid turn I closed the gap and just sucked right up to his bumper while he was doing all he could to
keep it on the road. By the end of the turn he was over cooking it and almost in the grass, while I had more grip/speed to spare.
I can't wait to carve some back roads and mountains when I get the chance.
In my opinion should be the first mod. For the money (less than $300), I think this
is best bang for the buck modification you can do.
Rating 10/10
Traction:
puts power to the ground better/feels like the car has more power
car is able to power through and out of turns better
take turns 10 mph faster
Response:
more responsive steering/quicker turn in
quicker lane changes
flatter cornering
Car is more stable while cornering/feel like it makes the suspension work better
Launching:
eliminated all wheel hop
eliminated all torque steer
wayyy better launches
Other driving impressions:
Car feels more solid and more together even when not cornering
car feels noticeably more stable at higher speeds
10/10
If you like the Fiesta for cornering and live for the curves- this is a MUST have mod. I think the Fiesta handles pretty good,
but the 6 point lower brace really turns the Fista into a go cart! Do you like launching at the light? If yes, than this
brace is for you. It all boils down to this: TRACTION. Its a huge improvement all around and almost like driving
a different car now. For reference my car is on lowering springs and on 93 and e30 flash tunes. I installed this brace 5 days ago and have been "testing"
it on my work commute (40 min each way) and general around town driving. This really is one
of those things that made a night and day difference to the car and wish I had it a long time ago.
I attack every turn, on/off rampI can find. I will repeat what someone on fiestastforum said- I easily gained 10 mph in the curves. The same on ramp that I could take
at 45 is now 55 and another higher speed off ramp went from 60 to now 70ish. When taking turns the car has much more
traction and is putting power to the ground better. That equates to the car feeling more powerful as it grips in places
where there used to be wheel spin. It feels like the cars suspension is working better and can feel what the
car/road is communicating better. U turns whip around lightning quick and flat! Also launches are wayyy better. Wheel hop? Gone. Torque steer? Gone.
The car hooks better which means better acceleration (minding a decent launch/little tire spin) If you do over cook it on a launch- the
tires will just spin and NOT hop. If you drive into a turn at moderate speed, you are rewarded by being able to power out
a lot more than before the brace. This brace basically "cages" the the subframe and control arms to the unibody so nothing
can flex. The whole front end feels so much more solid. Even when just cruising down the road, the car just feels more "together".
Lastly- I got to really use the benefit of this part this morning which inspired me to write the review now...
A new Mustang GT was playing with me in traffic until we approached the long circle on ramp to the interstate. He had a pulled a fair
gap just before we entered the turn. By mid turn I closed the gap and just sucked right up to his bumper while he was doing all he could to
keep it on the road. By the end of the turn he was over cooking it and almost in the grass, while I had more grip/speed to spare.
I can't wait to carve some back roads and mountains when I get the chance.
In my opinion should be the first mod. For the money (less than $300), I think this
is best bang for the buck modification you can do.
Rating 10/10
Traction:
puts power to the ground better/feels like the car has more power
car is able to power through and out of turns better
take turns 10 mph faster
Response:
more responsive steering/quicker turn in
quicker lane changes
flatter cornering
Car is more stable while cornering/feel like it makes the suspension work better
Launching:
eliminated all wheel hop
eliminated all torque steer
wayyy better launches
Other driving impressions:
Car feels more solid and more together even when not cornering
car feels noticeably more stable at higher speeds
