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eolson · 09-10-2012, 05:31 PM

As it was explained to me, the X brace is further support counter acting the tendency of the rear inner wheel to lift in hard turns. If others feel the X brace is only for looks, please explain your opinion of why it's in the Boss LS

Anyone who has taken hard corner bumps with a PHB set up realizes there is a loss of grip as the car butt skips a hair with the lateral shift of the frame. That is something I have felt clearly with the PBH set up. That lateral movement does not happen with a watts link as the car dips or raises. Again, the very existence of the watts link implies that some have an issue with the PBH set up.

Again, if some feel the X brace is not controlling the chassis inner rear wheel lift, then I don't know why it's there.

The watts link is an immediate improvement on the street from my experience with planting the rear wheels in and out of bumpy hard turns. Yes I had the proper adjustable PHB and stronger brace, and the car still shifted laterally over hard corner bumps.
Other racers and Auto crossers have commented on their preference for the watts link.

Erik

09-10-2012, 05:31 PM	#29
eolson eolson Drives: 2006 premium Package Mustang GT cou Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 249	As it was explained to me, the X brace is further support counter acting the tendency of the rear inner wheel to lift in hard turns. If others feel the X brace is only for looks, please explain your opinion of why it's in the Boss LS Anyone who has taken hard corner bumps with a PHB set up realizes there is a loss of grip as the car butt skips a hair with the lateral shift of the frame. That is something I have felt clearly with the PBH set up. That lateral movement does not happen with a watts link as the car dips or raises. Again, the very existence of the watts link implies that some have an issue with the PBH set up. Again, if some feel the X brace is not controlling the chassis inner rear wheel lift, then I don't know why it's there. The watts link is an immediate improvement on the street from my experience with planting the rear wheels in and out of bumpy hard turns. Yes I had the proper adjustable PHB and stronger brace, and the car still shifted laterally over hard corner bumps. Other racers and Auto crossers have commented on their preference for the watts link. Erik __________________ 2006 Prem Pkg Mustang GT coupe. Saleen SC,10psi, 454rwhp,442rwtq, Complete Steeda/H&R, suspension change out, with weight loss, Techco Watts link, Stoptech big brakes, Race clutch, Alum. flywheel, Alum 1 pc driveshaft, 9x18,10x18 chrome bullit wheels, 285/40/18,255/45/18 nitto 555 tires. 3545 lbs currently. New car scent air freshener.