stiffening plate for $53!

[isibrigade]

I don't know how often this seller runs these on ebay, but I bought mine for less than $55 and only $10 shipping.

eBay Motors: Toyota Prius 2004-2008 Custom Made Stiffening Plate (item 170259475439 end time Sep-07-08 09:20:31 PDT)
Keep an eye out for more.

[brick]

Heh. Have fun with those stainless screws on the aluminum plate.

[isibrigade]

Originally Posted by brick

Heh. Have fun with those stainless screws on the aluminum plate.

???
Are you referring to electrolosis?? I plan to have the plate annodized if it isn't already. Probably type II (Hard annodize).

Other than that, I don't see why it would be a problem. Seems pretty straight forward to me. Unless you know something I don't?

[brick]

No, you already know what I know. It will be fine if you have it anodized. I just got a chuckle from seeing what appears to be a bare aluminum plate being sold with 'STAINLESS' bolts in big capital letters.

What can I say, on Sunday I'm easily entertained.

[isibrigade]

Originally Posted by brick

No, you already know what I know. It will be fine if you have it anodized. I just got a chuckle from seeing what appears to be a bare aluminum plate being sold with 'STAINLESS' bolts in big capital letters.

What can I say, on Sunday I'm easily entertained.

Might already be clear annodized. We'll see when it arrives.

[MO Dale]

Originally Posted by isibrigade

Might already be clear annodized. We'll see when it arrives.

isibrigade, what did you think of the plate after you received it?

Since the ebay link is old, I cannot see what that one looked like. I ordered a stiffening plate off ebay yesterday for $50. It is anodized. I figure it's worth a try at that price, as any improvement will be welcomed. There is enough skepticism about these things I could never convince my self to pay the $165 for the BT plate.

G7 Stiffening Plate on ebay

However, I am gong to pony up for the BT strut tower brace. It's certainly worth the price for what it has to offer. Later in the year it will be time to replace the factory tires with something better, as well.

[ronjuan]

I think the tires are probably worth more than the tower...I have an 09 and took the factory tires off and put them on my 06...the improved road handling on the 09 is worth it. I also agree with Mo Dale...for $50 dollars I'll try the ebay plate...

[ufourya]

Originally Posted by MO Dale

isibrigade, what did you think of the plate after you received it?

Since the ebay link is old, I cannot see what that one looked like. I ordered a stiffening plate off ebay yesterday for $50. It is anodized. I figure it's worth a try at that price, as any improvement will be welcomed. There is enough skepticism about these things I could never convince my self to pay the $165 for the BT plate.

G7 Stiffening Plate on ebay

However, I am gong to pony up for the BT strut tower brace. It's certainly worth the price for what it has to offer. Later in the year it will be time to replace the factory tires with something better, as well.

I received the G7 Plate and it fits perfectly. You just need a 6mm hex driver. I cannot see how it would perform much differently than the much more expensive one from the PC Shop - sorry, PC guys.
It was shipped quicky and I am delighted I didn't spend an extra $100 plus for a plate that so far has provided marginal differences in handling per my subjective observations.

[darelldd]

This plate seems to have free shipping now.

[Qlara]

So what's the verdict of this ebay stiffen plate?
Does it work some wonders or no difference?