Two months ago I purchased and installed the E30 X-Brace from Garagistic and installed it on my 87 convertible.
Purchasing:
Garagistic is a good company to work with. I bought the X-Brace during their moving sale and while they were a little slow to ship it, they were fast on communication and kept me updated the whole time. Shipping costs were reasonable as well. I would attribute the shipping time to them moving their entire shop.
The Product Itself:
The X-Brace arrived freshly powder coated and looked perfect. They really put in the effort to make a nice piece. Packaging was very secure with a lot of padding and bubble wrap to make sure it arrived safely.
The install was a little tricky as it's a tight fit. But if you stagger the bolts on the install it goes in nicely. I haven't taken it since I put it in but I assume it will be easier the second time around.
Garagistic Provides all new hardware and spacers for fitting the brace. The hardware is high quality as well.
Using The Brace:
I don't know how much coupe and sedan owners will notice it but on the convertible the X-Brace makes a huge difference. Cowl shake is highly reduced and the whole car feels much more planted and less like a wet noodle. It's still not a full roof but it's a dramatic improvement.
Overall, I highly recommend the X-Brace. I would say it is a must have for all convertible owners. Especially if you plan on swapping or boosting down the line.
Purchasing:
Garagistic is a good company to work with. I bought the X-Brace during their moving sale and while they were a little slow to ship it, they were fast on communication and kept me updated the whole time. Shipping costs were reasonable as well. I would attribute the shipping time to them moving their entire shop.
The Product Itself:
The X-Brace arrived freshly powder coated and looked perfect. They really put in the effort to make a nice piece. Packaging was very secure with a lot of padding and bubble wrap to make sure it arrived safely.
The install was a little tricky as it's a tight fit. But if you stagger the bolts on the install it goes in nicely. I haven't taken it since I put it in but I assume it will be easier the second time around.
Garagistic Provides all new hardware and spacers for fitting the brace. The hardware is high quality as well.
Using The Brace:
I don't know how much coupe and sedan owners will notice it but on the convertible the X-Brace makes a huge difference. Cowl shake is highly reduced and the whole car feels much more planted and less like a wet noodle. It's still not a full roof but it's a dramatic improvement.
Overall, I highly recommend the X-Brace. I would say it is a must have for all convertible owners. Especially if you plan on swapping or boosting down the line.
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