dingbang Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 **edit: mods, if you want to move this to the normal 4th gen forums since it's not really a technical issue, go ahead** Well, seeing I live in Minnesota, I was lucky enough to be able to 'test-fit' the new GrimmSpeed Master Brake Cylinder Brace. First off, want to say 'thank you' to all the guys at GrimmSpeed for the opportunity! So the brace itself--I don't have any pictures of it off the car, but the GrimmSpeed quality we are all used to is still evident with this product. It's black, well-built, and makes me smile. It replaces the fuel line brace on your strut tower. When it's installed on the car you can barely see it. Here's a pic looking towards my firewall (you can't see it): http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy347/dingbang/027b0a53.jpg And a few more where you can actually see the brace. http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy347/dingbang/1f6edfcf.jpg http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy347/dingbang/6d6ad095.jpg http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy347/dingbang/f629da23.jpg Initial impression: First got in my car, stepped on my brake pedal, and you can already feel a different. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SQUISH?! Oh, almost all gone, yay! As far as braking is concerned--I'm not going to mess with trying to 'guess' a percentage from the foot meter, but I have an analogy that I can provide. Imagine your stock brake setup is a 20 year old extra plush mattress you are stepping on. Install the MBC brace, it's like you're stepping on a brand new extra firm mattress. Total party time just from that. Hard braking--a lot firmer pedal feel. There is still a little parachuting as you get down to the bottom of the brake pedal travel, but damn it feels a hell of a lot better! I don't feel like I'm trying to mash a never-ending barrel of grapes with my foot! Overall, this is a sick upgrade and ecstatic that it made me happy to push my brake pedal again. It is a night and day difference between stock and this. I don't have any release details at all--coming soon is all I know. Hope you guys are ready to get some pedal feel back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 It's been a long time coming. Can't wait to get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Yeah, I love it! Was going to do the swap until this opportunity came along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Awesome. They contacted me but wanted someone more local I'll have to take a look to make sure I can still use one. I made a custom bracket when I did my fuel system, so the stock lines and brackets are gone. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zavar Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 So anyone know what would make the bigger brake feel difference, the STI MBC/Booster swap or a GS bracket? So confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Is there going to be a group buy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papp101 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 this sounds amazing. I live in south minneapolis, and I can't wait to see this purchase go available. not the first kit I've seen but if it's made by Grimmspeed then you know it's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hey guys thanks for the kind words, yep they are getting real close, should be coming out very very soon! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 The happiness effect has not worn off yet. The change it's made to my brake pedal still feels sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 do want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 do want! It's pretty freaking nice, I hope it gets released soon for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's pretty freaking nice, I hope it gets released soon for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper8406 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Easy install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 I didn't install it myself, GrimmSpeed did for their test fit. Took them less than an hour. It doesn't look like it's too difficult. They had to undo some of my frontmount piping and the fuel lines were disco'd so the fuel line bracket can be replaced. I'm sure that GrimmSpeed will make an install video like they always do. Well worth however long it takes you to install it tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Looking forward to this bracket! Anymore updates? JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 i want one bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airgasm Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 In for release updates as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Ahh , I almost forgot about this, hopefully there still made of adamantium. And there finally done with the research and dev, well grimspeed are they out for sale, any eta or preorders yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eterenity11 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Got the finally test on my car today... Its a great product......I feel the big improvment right alway even on brembo brake......Dam i can stop now Thanks GrimmSpeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Maybe we should take preorders...haha no but I suspect there will be a group buy, maybe??? -Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 In for group buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPLegacyGT Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Got the finally test on my car today... Its a great product......I feel the big improvment right alway even on brembo brake......Dam i can stop now Thanks GrimmSpeed It's pretty crazy how it changes the brake pedal feel, isn't it? I feel like I have real brakes now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 in for group buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eterenity11 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 It's pretty crazy how it changes the brake pedal feel, isn't it? I feel like I have real brakes now lol I agree!!!!!!!!!!And arent we luck to live in Minnesota:lol::lol::lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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