i have rpf1 15x7, nice tyres (still to be chosen) and MCA suspension waiting to go in. next on the list is AGI bolt in half cage with door bars. I am also in the market for a 4.3 torsen diff (not sure if I want type 1 or 2) and braided brake lines with nice pads (maybe big brake kit in the future if I get more serious with the track days) Currently i run a soft top and not the slightly stiffer hardtop option.
Anyway, point being i am also looking at under chassis bracing. More specifically the Flyin Miata (FM) bracing. Initially i wanted the full butterfly brace by FM but since i have decided to get the half cage and door bars i will opt for just the chassis rail bracing. But at $650 (mx5mania) this somewhat simple bent bit of stainless steel are expensive!!
i will be honest here and say that the main reason i want them is to act as a protective layer for the soft rails, as well as taking advantage of the rigidity added. i do not think FM is the only option though, surely? There have to be some other manufactures out there that achieve the same results at less cost.
What are some alternatives? MUST be stainless steel to avoid rusting away. Must behave in the same performance or close to the level that FM claim to have achieved. And of course, cheaper! Post away, fire off the discussions as to how amazing/useless the bracing is
