What's Everyone's Take on this Lockdown Brace

[aus335iguy]

Ive got a piece from Dejan. No complaints. Price was right.

 

[Rcboosted2007]

So i ordered the defiv style off dejan. Works great. Install was fast 30min or so. And also a plus is it doesnt get in way of custom exhaust work or diff service etc

 

[JStock_BTN54]

RIP Defiv. His shop was very close to my house, very nice guy. It's a shame he got fed up with this platform as he made some pretty great products like the lockdown (which is the best style) and the first port meth plate years before anyone else.

How much is the knock-off going for?

I lucked out and got Rick’s 2nd one as a early adopter. One of the best mods I’ve done to my car.

 

[Rcboosted2007]

Knock off lol

 

[Streetz65]

I just upgraded to an M3 rear. My lockdown brace is for sale.

which brace do you have? Also how much?

 

[Jeffman]

How is the aforementioned lockdown brace different from the one Steve Clark sells? https://www.clarkperformancefab.com/products/differential-bracket

 

[dyezak]

How is this lockdown brace different from the one Steve Clark sells? https://www.clarkperformancefab.com/products/differential-bracket
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You just linked to Steve Clark's company, his product, and his pic.....then asked how this is different than Steve Clark's product.

That is like asking "How is Jeffman different than Jeffman"...

 

[fmorelli]

That is like asking "How is Jeffman different than Jeffman"...

Filippo

 

[Jeffman]

It’s all about thread context, my friend.
And I could have been clearer, so I edited my post accordingly:
Edit: “How is the aforementioned lock down brace different from the one Steve Clark sells.
Thanks.

 

[dyezak]

It’s all about thread context, my friend.
And I could have been clearer, so I edited my post accordingly:
Edit: “How is the aforementioned lock down brace different from the one Steve Clark sells.
Thanks.

Well, there are two different kinds talked about in this thread plus the Clark brace...so I'm still unable to answer that q. I can say one of them are functionally the same with a different design. They lock down the brace the same way. The other is a more complex design that is supposed to allow rotational movement of the brace but not axial movement. It is more expensive (by far) and that level of complexity is overkill due to the design of the rear subframe (IMHO).

But I'm not sure as to which of the aforementioned braces you are referencing

 

[Rob09msport]

If already have sfb then the brace will add nvh and should use bushing arm design correct?

 

[dyezak]

If already have sfb then the brace will add nvh and should use bushing arm design correct?

No...the sub-frame itself is isolated from the chassis with squishy as hell rubber bushings. You can even put in solid diff mounts and experience absolutely no additional NVH.

 

[ccbsecu]

Again - this brace is a beast and very cost effective.

 

[Gavin]

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Don't you think the Defiv style the OP posted is better then the other one posted that I quoted?if they are both the same price?

 

[ccbsecu]

Don't you think the Defiv style the OP posted is better then the other one posted that I quoted?if they are both the same price?

I am using the one I posted - on both my 135 and my 335d. I’d highly recommend that brace because it’s made from a solid piece of metal.

FWIW - The 335d makes over 700 wtq and the 135 will make over 800 wtq.

 

[Rob09msport]

No...the sub-frame itself is isolated from the chassis with squishy as hell rubber bushings. You can even put in solid diff mounts and experience absolutely no additional NVH.

I already have whiteline poly sub frame bushings that why I was asking cause in my case I would think that I would transfer gear wine through my bushings since aren't factory