Chassis Stiffening plate

Obviously I am biased being the manufacturer but our BT Tech stiffening plate strengthens the chassis and the results are more precise handling and a more overall rigid/solid feel to the car. There were a ton of posts regarding this but I think that most of them are gone due to the server crash.

I am sure that some of those that have installed our stiffening plate will chime in here and give you their unbiased impressions.


Here are some pictures showing the differences between our stiffening plate vs. stock.




Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

I want to jump up and down when I'm driving now.....

I felt the improvement before I had driven the first 2 miles and 5 corners !!

The car feels more settled - not wagging it's tail when you drive down the freeway passing
big trucks or in a crosswind .Kinda like one of those little dogs in the window.

I spend so much time in my car ANY improvement is welcome!

The effect is subtle - but your satisfaction will be high. Do not be put off by it's look of utter simplicity......How can THAT work and give such a huge result????


Sometimes the simplist answers are the best !

I can't wait till I put on the rear spoiler now!!

 

Thanks Willys for your feedback!! We will get your spoiler shipped out to you ASAP!!



Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

Brian, is there anywhere I can get these in Australia - if not are you looking for a distributor?

 

Please contact me directly at my email address: [email protected]



Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

I've had mine on for a little over a month. Once you go into a curve you will notice the effect immediately. Best mod money can buy!! It truly works great. Highway winds don't effect the car at all now. I am looking into getting the spoiler. BT REALLY knows his stuff!!!

 

Thanks everyone for your impressions of our stiffening plate!!


For those of you that already have one on order, I am expecting my shipment of BT Tech Stiffening plates within the next 2-3 weeks.

As of this point, I already have over half of my production run sold out so if you are thinking of getting one, please get your order in!! You can purchase this directly from us or on the Prius Chat store.


Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

You've definitely got me interested (assuming lack of a better OEM part on the '06), but how does this affect the Prius' warranty, if at all? I'd hate to void my warranty right after I buy the car!

 

I just ordered my Stiffening Plate today, and look forward to installing it.

 

Installing our BT Tech stiffening plate is not likely to void any warranties on your new car. Actually, unless someone is specifically looking for it, they probably wouold never know it was even there!!

Also, we currently have 3 different Toyota dealerships that are purchasing our plates in quantity for their customers so I don't think that this is an issue.


Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

I just purchased the Stiffening plate last monday, Is there enough ground clearence to squeeze under the Prius to install it or will I have to jack it up to get under the car?

 

Depending on how "fit" one is, you can slide under there and remove the stock plate and install ours fairly easily and quickly. It is a lot easier though to lift the car a bit to easily get under it.

Just be sure to use jack stands for safety!!!


Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

It can be done without jacking up the car but it can be somewhat awkward.

If I had a choice, I'd put it on stands or get it on a lift. I would not feel safe being under the car using only the jack.

 

Does the BT Tech Chassis Stiffening Plate affect ground clearance at all? I drive my Prius on a rugged dirt road 2-4 times a day where if moving too fast, or taking the wrong path avoiding the various, ever-changing ruts and rocks, sometimes results in a scrapping sound. I've actually broken off a piece of that protective, white cable guard located just under the driver's side, rear passenger. From the photos, the modified plate looks to be a little thicker than the stock one.

 

This may be lame, but I can't find the web site for BT Tech.... Any helpers?

 

On the left side of PriusChat, under the PriusChat Offers heading:

BT Tech Chassis Stiffening Plate available here!

 

Also look in the forum "Sponsored Commercial Sales" there is a lot of info about the plate there including a phone number for Brian of BT Tech.