Okuyama chassis braces

[Daox]

Here is another maker of chassis braces for the Micra. Okuyama makes a few braces that can tighten up the chassis for you.

Here is a list of their parts:

Part Description	Part Number
K13 Strut Tower BAR/Steel/Front/TypeI	611 154 0
K13 Strut Tower BAR/Aluminum/Front/TypeI	621 154 0
K13 Frame Brace/Front	693 154 0
K13 Frame Brace/Center	694 154 0

Strut Tower BAR







Frame Brace/Front







Frame Brace/Center

[Darcane]

Hrmm... I'd like to see testing data on the second two.

The second one is stiffening part of the car that is already rigid due to the K-member mounting right there.

The third one I have trouble seeing how that part of the car is seeing high loads. An X-shaped brace would help in that area, but I don't see how that one is doing much.

[Daox]

I agree. I'd rather see something connecting the front arms of the k-frame together. The rear should be solid. However, the ultra racing lower brace also connects the same general points on the car.

I also don't see an issue with the exhaust tunnel flexing under cornering.

[Darcane]

A lot of Ultra Racing's braces look questionable to me as well. Several look like the only thing they do is part you from your money.