Exactly. I'd love to see some of these guys become active members (and I pimp MSO at every reasonable opportunity in the fb groups), but my cynicism has me doubting that it'll happen.
TB Performance Products Mazdaspeed3 Traction Bar Group Buy
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I'm all for sticking around. Unfortunately other forums and facebook pages have made most Mazdaspeed owners look either like a huge douche or an idiot who shouldn't even own a car.
fuck the other guys; we're the shit
Darren Spells
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Hello Mazdaspeed family!
I wanted to celebrate joining this forum with a nice group buy for you all!
The Product
TB Performance Products Mazdaspeed3 Front Traction Bar
This is a type of chassis brace that I have dubbed the Traction Bar. It links the front horizontal LCA bolts together which reduces the chassis deflection that occurs under high load in this area. Chassis deflection is the act of the chassis actually shifting and flexing about which leads to changes in vehicle dynamics via short and sudden changes in the vehicles alignment. On the Mazdaspeed3, this deflection is one of the contributing factors to wheel hop and torque steer. By reinforcing this area, one can reduce these problems with a simple bolt on installation.
*While this picture is the Traction Bar on a Focus ST, This is the exact same location on the MS3
-Each Traction Bar is built using 1/2"x1" rectangular tube steel. This tubing is positioned so that its "edge" is in line with the load, which yields around 7x more strength in this position than round tube. Another benefit of the rectangular tube steel is that it allows for a tighter clearance underneath the car so that the brace doesn't hang down any lower than the factory splash guard.
-The mounting cups are made of 1.5"x .120 steel. This extra thick wall thickness helps resist any deflection of the cup itself, thus increasing the overall rigidity of the brace.
-Each Traction bar is powdercoated in a high gloss black finish. My powdercoater actually runs it through two separate coats which makes for an incredibly thick, durable and rugged coating.
-Weight is nominal. Each brace weighs in at only 2 lbs.
Benefits
-Reduced wheel hop and torque steer
-Tighter steering response and feedback
-Slight reduction in felt NVH from aftermarket motor mounts due to chassis dampening
The Legacy
After initial development for the speed3, the focus ST community quickly picked my traction bar up where it has become rather popular. The two vehicles share the same chassis and my development continued on the ST's. As such, this is where most of my data and feedback has come from. The brace has a rather proven track record in both drag and road race conditions.
In drag racing, armed with this brace, Justin Vaughn set the record for fastest Focus ST at a blistering 10.785 @ 130 mph. He reported back after installation, saying that the brace made his car significantly more manageable than it was prior to the brace being on his car. This data was also backed up by Erik Vogel and his low 11 sec passes on the previous record setting Focus.
On the road courses, The brace has assisted Jack Nicholas Thomas and Efrain Flores in securing a class victory at Willow Springs in Global Time Attack this year. In testing and at the track, both drivers commented that there was greater steering feedback and sharper response along with a heightened ability to get on the throttle earlier in corners.
Price Points
Normal MSRP on the Traction Bar is 129.95 shipped anywhere in the USA
15 names-119.95
30 names-109.95
45 names-99.95
Schedule
Sign up by adding your username to the list in this thread. Sign up will close 7/15/2018. Once the sign up is completed, I will send out the code to redeem on my website for the discounted rate that we reach. Payment must be submitted by 7/22/2018, no late payments will be taken. Shipment will follow. I will begin fabrication of this batch before the sign up closes to expedite the shipping, however, I am a one man show so please take that into consideration. In my past group buys with the Focus ST all orders have shipped within 3 weeks of the close of the group buy.
The List
1.) ShelbySlayers7
2.) McDubz
3.) Darren Spells
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Fonzerelli
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I'll be active but my knowledge is limited. I do have the complete manual tho.
KiwiFlavor
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Everyone does too lol. But stick around man, I’m a noob too so we’re good.
Yup, it's here in our member upgrade section too! No need to post tech and all of you don't know. But post an intro thread and pics of your car to start. We all were new owners once. Even if it was 11 1/2 years ago for me on the ms3.
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Mauro_Penguin
Punk in Drublic. #BlackLivesMatter
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I know that this is a group for JUST the front bar....
But I do have plans on buying that rear tie bar in the future....
Would this by chance count for the group buy?
If so, I have money for you.
But I do have plans on buying that rear tie bar in the future....
Would this by chance count for the group buy?
If so, I have money for you.
We all started out as newbies at some point, my dude. Make an intro thread, tell us about your car and future plans for it, hop into our Shoutbox orgy...we can always use more fluffers.
Sales@TBPerformanceProducts
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First Price point has been reached! Congrats! Also to add your name simply copy and paste this list with your name added on. no need to copy the whole OP lol
1.) ShelbySlayers7
2.) McDubz
3.) Genjuanspeed3
4.) Frank2310
5.) Fonzerelli
6.) Mspeed40
7.) Mzspeedlife
8.) Repole2
9.) taylormark6512
10.) dkreighbaum70
11.) Watchwolf
12.) Swteknique
13.) Nando
14.) Darren Spells
15.) ZachS.
16.) Mauro_Penguin
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1.) ShelbySlayers7
2.) McDubz
3.) Genjuanspeed3
4.) Frank2310
5.) Fonzerelli
6.) Mspeed40
7.) Mzspeedlife
8.) Repole2
9.) taylormark6512
10.) dkreighbaum70
11.) Watchwolf
12.) Swteknique
13.) Nando
14.) Darren Spells
15.) ZachS.
16.) Mauro_Penguin
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Sales@TBPerformanceProducts
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I am totally for a second group buy after this one for the Rear Arm Bar...In fact, I had plans to do so ;D
Sales@TBPerformanceProducts
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I am totally with you. I think forums are an awesome place for enthusiasts...FB pages cause a real problem with people asking redundant questions and wanting to be spoon fed info. My hope by sharing on the FB page and asking that they make an account and sign on here was to assist with growing this fantastic forum and to bring people back over to the forums where so much solid information is readily available.
KiwiFlavor
Greenie N00B Member
But what’s the best oil doe?
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If I didn't already buy the CS front bar, I would be for sure on this. But I am looking at your products and am interested in the full front bracing, as well as the rear tie bar... Will definitely be purchasing your products when the time comes.
Mauro_Penguin
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@Daniel@TBPerformance
Just for clarification, I already have a front tie bar from another manufacturer. So I wont be in this group buy.
However definitely put me down as committed for the next group buy when you do the rear tie bar.
Sorry for the confusion.
Just for clarification, I already have a front tie bar from another manufacturer. So I wont be in this group buy.
However definitely put me down as committed for the next group buy when you do the rear tie bar.
Sorry for the confusion.
immamonsta07
Sales@TBPerformanceProducts
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1.) ShelbySlayers7
2.) McDubz
3.) Genjuanspeed3
4.) Frank2310
5.) Fonzerelli
6.) Mspeed40
7.) Mzspeedlife
8.) Repole2
9.) taylormark6512
10.) dkreighbaum70
11.) Watchwolf
12.) Swteknique
13.) Nando
14.) Darren Spells
15.) ZachS.
16.) motherfnmonsta07
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2.) McDubz
3.) Genjuanspeed3
4.) Frank2310
5.) Fonzerelli
6.) Mspeed40
7.) Mzspeedlife
8.) Repole2
9.) taylormark6512
10.) dkreighbaum70
11.) Watchwolf
12.) Swteknique
13.) Nando
14.) Darren Spells
15.) ZachS.
16.) motherfnmonsta07
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