BT Tech Front Tower Strut Brace

BT Tech · 12-08-2007, 04:06 PM

Okay okay.... I have had numerous emails and PM's from Prius Chat members inquiring about our newest Prius products!!

The "other" product that we are currently finalizing is our BT Tech upper strut stiffening brace. This part consists of 3 sections that are made out of aerospace aluminum and steel alloys and offer exceptional rigidity and light weight.

Our production parts will consist of a powdercoated finish and stainless steel fastners will be supplied. I have been working on this design for sometime now and have been through several itterations so that we get the best possible quality and attention to fit and finish.

I have been evaluating this product now for the last several months and the effects are definately noticable. The car has reduced turn-in lean and the car feels more planted in turns and aids directional stability. This part along with our BT Tech stiffening plate really transforms the car and raises the handling and highway stability to a new level.

For those that have already purchased a BT Tech stiffening plate, these two new products will make a perfect addition. We will be offering a "customer loyalty" discount that will apply to the purchase of either of the new products we are soon going to release. These products can ONLY be purchased through the Prius Chat On-Line store.

**Tideland Prius** · 12-08-2007, 04:19 PM

ooooh very nice.

I got a question... or two.

1. What's the difference between a solid strut tower brace and one that...welll I don't quite know what it does but it's that Yamaha one found on the Corolla XRS. It has a rubber shield/neck that makes it seem as if the brace can "move" as the body flexes. I hope you've seen that type of brace before.

2. Is your brace solid or hollow cause from the picture, it looks rather big (bigger than any of the braces I've seen before - factory or aftermarket)

hyo silver · 12-08-2007, 04:40 PM

Good idea, Brian. I think my Christmas list just got longer.

Tideland, I'd assume it's tubing, and the larger...I'd say diameter, but it's square...will make it stiffer. That rubber part on the Corolla must be cosmetic, because a brace that flexes that much wouldn't be doing its job.

V8Cobrakid · 12-08-2007, 06:22 PM

very nice.

Doc Willie · 12-08-2007, 07:18 PM

Looks good for another 1000+ posts thread to me.

fruzzetti · 12-08-2007, 11:56 PM

Count me in. I'll take mine in black.

Next, can you do up some sort of rear stabilizer as well?

~ dan ~

apriusfan · 12-09-2007, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fruzzetti

Next, can you do up some sort of rear stabilizer as well?

The rear stabilizer is the BT Tech Stiffening Plate.

fruzzetti · 12-09-2007, 12:20 AM

Word to that. OK, then when the front bar is ready, sign me up for one of each!

That's great!!

~ dan ~

JaviNOS · 12-09-2007, 02:24 AM

it looks nice for a prototype.. too bad I already bought mine from Toms... I do like the first product! Xmas!

philmcneal · 12-09-2007, 04:17 AM

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.

12-08-2007, 04:06 PM	#1
BT Tech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 885 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 3	BT Tech Front Tower Strut Brace Okay okay.... I have had numerous emails and PM's from Prius Chat members inquiring about our newest Prius products!! The "other" product that we are currently finalizing is our BT Tech upper strut stiffening brace. This part consists of 3 sections that are made out of aerospace aluminum and steel alloys and offer exceptional rigidity and light weight. Our production parts will consist of a powdercoated finish and stainless steel fastners will be supplied. I have been working on this design for sometime now and have been through several itterations so that we get the best possible quality and attention to fit and finish. I have been evaluating this product now for the last several months and the effects are definately noticable. The car has reduced turn-in lean and the car feels more planted in turns and aids directional stability. This part along with our BT Tech stiffening plate really transforms the car and raises the handling and highway stability to a new level. For those that have already purchased a BT Tech stiffening plate, these two new products will make a perfect addition. We will be offering a "customer loyalty" discount that will apply to the purchase of either of the new products we are soon going to release. These products can ONLY be purchased through the Prius Chat On-Line store. __________________ Thanks!! Brian BT Tech 305-652-3115 Order our BT Tech stiffening plate here: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_in...products_id/21 Order our BT Tech skid plate here: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_in...products_id/99 Order our BT Tech strut tower brace here: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_in...products_id/98

12-08-2007, 04:19 PM	#2
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,606 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 242 Posts Friends: 23	ooooh very nice. I got a question... or two. 1. What's the difference between a solid strut tower brace and one that...welll I don't quite know what it does but it's that Yamaha one found on the Corolla XRS. It has a rubber shield/neck that makes it seem as if the brace can "move" as the body flexes. I hope you've seen that type of brace before. 2. Is your brace solid or hollow cause from the picture, it looks rather big (bigger than any of the braces I've seen before - factory or aftermarket) __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

12-08-2007, 04:40 PM	#3
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,724 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 152 Times in 107 Posts Friends: 63	Good idea, Brian. I think my Christmas list just got longer. Tideland, I'd assume it's tubing, and the larger...I'd say diameter, but it's square...will make it stiffer. That rubber part on the Corolla must be cosmetic, because a brace that flexes that much wouldn't be doing its job.

12-08-2007, 06:22 PM	#4
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	very nice.

12-08-2007, 07:18 PM	#5
Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 1,472 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 11	Looks good for another 1000+ posts thread to me.

12-08-2007, 11:56 PM	#6
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	Count me in. I'll take mine in black. Next, can you do up some sort of rear stabilizer as well? ~ dan ~

12-09-2007, 12:20 AM	#8
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	Word to that. OK, then when the front bar is ready, sign me up for one of each! That's great!! ~ dan ~

12-09-2007, 02:24 AM	#9
JaviNOS Mod Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 150 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	it looks nice for a prototype.. too bad I already bought mine from Toms... I do like the first product! Xmas!

12-09-2007, 04:17 AM	#10
philmcneal Taxi! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnaby B.C Posts: 259 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	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.