scotty nm35 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I just fitted the Daleo cro-mo under car brace, it took no longer than 5 minutes to bolt in and should stiffen up the chassis in the front end nicely. Other than bolting it in I needed to slightly bend the bracket with a shifter for clearance so it didn't rub on the bar. I will critique the improvement in handling later tonight after I go for a drive but it certainly looks the goods. Thanks Dale. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Good stuff. Beats paying heaps more $$$ for the ox motorsports ones... If it goes into production count me in... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6356762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commsman Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 What's the go? Is Dale making these up? Dale, if you are PM me with details mate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6357745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 My car feels like a damn go-cart, so much so that I will have to soften the dampening settings on the front now. I guess you only realize how much flex is in the body when you stop it flexing. I might jig a strut brace now and see if there is any benefit, I will probably have to ditch the plenum spacer though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6357753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commsman Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Nice. Would you say it is similar to the difference experienced when going from std to whiteline swaybars? I remember that transition making the car feel more nimble/less heavy. Some of the best mods are non power related Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6357766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Not quite but it definitely tightened everything up, it could all change when the diff goes in so I wont spend much time mucking around with settings. Got to get cracking though, there is a Phillip Island track day coming up in June... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6357825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I can mail you over my strut brace if you want to test it out. I'd be more interested to see if you can make a strut brace that will allow you to keep the plenum spacer, because my Freeway Dolphin strut brace doesn't. As Leon said - whats the go? Dale making these up? How much? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6357945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PN-Mad Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I found that running rwd excentuates the turn in, but Craig also found that bracing was helping turn in in awd. I'll be in once its ready for market. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6357965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydsyd Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Finally something to stiffen up the JDM Volvo locally Can't wait, count me in once they're ready. What about strut braces? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6358147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 What about the rear end? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6358264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks for the feedback there guys; there will be a formal thread in the next day or so, but the brace will come painted, and with all mounting hardware and will cost $160 delivered anywhere in Australia. I've manufactured a trial version of the brace that fits between the toe arms of the rear subframe; it's a massive pain to make, and I'm not convinced of the benefits to be honest. Also due to the amount of time involved; I'm, having a hard time manufacturing it for a price I consider fair. I'm manufacturing some tooling to bend this one more easily currently; so we'll see how it goes. The Strut brace has clearance issues when used with the plenum spacer, so I need to test how much room is actually available I will be looking to do a brace that picks up the rear subframe mounts, but that is a little way off ATM. Cheers, Dale. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6358400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The Strut brace has clearance issues when used with the plenum spacer, so I need to test how much room is actually available With my Freeway Dolphin strut brace in, I have approx 3-4mm for a plenum spacer. IMHO the only way you'd be able to run a strut brace is if you ran it back to the firewall in a triangular design, or maybe something like this: http://www.nengun.com/tein/performance-bar Mine is already grazing the felt under the bonnet. Wouldn't want to get much closer. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6358592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
impul535w Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 With my Freeway Dolphin strut brace in, I have approx 3-4mm for a plenum spacer. IMHO the only way you'd be able to run a strut brace is if you ran it back to the firewall in a triangular design, or maybe something like this: http://www.nengun.com/tein/performance-bar Mine is already grazing the felt under the bonnet. Wouldn't want to get much closer. Something like that would be sweeeeeeet Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6359100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickM91 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Is there any benefit to be had grabbing something like this prior to whiteline sway bars? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6360846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zei20l Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Havent been on forum much, good work dale. glad youre producing them now! IMO one of the best bang for buck mod Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6360848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Is there any benefit to be had grabbing something like this prior to whiteline sway bars? I almost think this has a more pronounced effect on handling than the swaybars. Its almost like I need to put the stock swaybar back on for a little flex. lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6361837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshm35 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Great job count me in for one Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6361944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyb110 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Fitted up a pair of secondhand bars [F & R] [thanks Iain]. diffinately feels sharper [responsive] on turn in, direct feedback in the steering wheel from steering inputs. Steering wheel feedback previously was ever so slightly delayed in comparison. Only real way to know for sure, would be to test on the track. The stopwatch doesn't fib. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6362286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickM91 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I almost think this has a more pronounced effect on handling than the swaybars. Its almost like I need to put the stock swaybar back on for a little flex. lol. Nice, well count me in for one aswell, i'm all about bang for buck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6362469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 I backed 3 clicks out of the front shocks tonight, it drove much better without crashing over potholes and following camber in the road like it was. I will leave the swaybar on hard for now until I get the front diff back in. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/400157-daleos-under-car-brace/#findComment-6362926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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