BT Tech Front Tower Strut Brace

apriusfan · 12-09-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by philmcneal

wow is there going to be a combo discount if i buy the BT brace, BT plate and the BT undertray? because i never bought from your store before but from the looks of things I might get all three if the product delivers.

Brian was talking about a discounted packaged purchase price.

diamondlarry · 12-09-2007, 01:08 PM

Where can I get info on the undertray? I don't recall seeing anything about that.

hyo silver · 12-09-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Willie

Looks good for another 1000+ posts thread to me.

Nah, I think that...um...individual has realised their ministry lies elsewhere.

BT Tech · 12-09-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by diamondlarry

Where can I get info on the undertray? I don't recall seeing anything about that.

Our post is located here:
BT Tech Introducts 2 new products for the Prius

mrbigh · 12-09-2007, 08:26 PM

Brian, for the design of your product, take in consideration this approach, I installed my brace from another Toyota product, full anodized Aluminum T6 and heavy steel plate for the towers base. The brace appliance installs under the cawl with enough clearance.
I'm riding mine well over a year, with a substantial and better performance.
I'm including some pictures for your viewing.

Driver's side view

Passenger's side view

Center view

V8Cobrakid · 12-10-2007, 09:14 PM

nice. it's good to see someone utilize the proper space for a brace.

drees · 12-11-2007, 02:26 AM

The brace is purty. Now if only it could be triangulated into the firewall somehow...

fruzzetti · 12-11-2007, 10:02 AM

Triangulated?

drees · 12-11-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fruzzetti

Triangulated?

By tying the bar into the firewall, you create 3 points of attachment which can significantly stiffen the bar by preventing lateral movement of the bar itself when both shock towers flex in the same direction.

Standard procedure when building strut-bars on a race/performance car, but most aftermarket bars skip this as most often there isn't a handy attachment spot without drilling holes into the car.

If you search google images for triangulated strut tower brace you'll see what I mean.

subarutoo · 12-11-2007, 03:54 PM

Does the brace interfere with the oil filler access? I already have a hard time getting the funnel in there even without the brace. I already have the rear brace, and will be in line for the front one, as a "loyal" customer. Thanks.

12-09-2007, 08:26 PM	#15
mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 802 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 29 Thanked 92 Times in 78 Posts Friends: 10	Strut Tower brace Brian, for the design of your product, take in consideration this approach, I installed my brace from another Toyota product, full anodized Aluminum T6 and heavy steel plate for the towers base. The brace appliance installs under the cawl with enough clearance. I'm riding mine well over a year, with a substantial and better performance. I'm including some pictures for your viewing. Driver's side view Passenger's side view Center view __________________ PHEV conversion (rolling since Dec '06)

12-09-2007, 01:08 PM	#12
diamondlarry EPA MPG #'s killer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 560 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Friends: 6	Where can I get info on the undertray? I don't recall seeing anything about that.

12-10-2007, 09:14 PM	#16
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	nice. it's good to see someone utilize the proper space for a brace.

12-11-2007, 02:26 AM	#17
drees Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 780 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 120 Thanked 48 Times in 41 Posts Friends: 1	The brace is purty. Now if only it could be triangulated into the firewall somehow...

12-11-2007, 10:02 AM	#18
fruzzetti Customization-Obsessed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hayward, CA USA Posts: 358 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Triangulated?

12-11-2007, 03:54 PM	#20
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,176 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Does the brace interfere with the oil filler access? I already have a hard time getting the funnel in there even without the brace. I already have the rear brace, and will be in line for the front one, as a "loyal" customer. Thanks.