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: 870 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	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 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,909 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	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 as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

12-08-2007, 04:40 PM	#3
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 7,394 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 32	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 some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,559 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	very nice.

12-08-2007, 07:18 PM	#5
Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 1,080 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 8	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: 337 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 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: 337 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 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 Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 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: 236 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 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.