Has anyone installed the BT Brace on the 2006?

I don't recall any either. My "skeptic" comment was due to the fact that I've heard from so many people who are thrilled with its performance before they even order it.

What I'd love to do with all these devices is to secretly bolt it onto somebody's car (or remove it if it is already on there) and see if they notice when they haven't a clue that something has changed. That's the kind of testing I like to see.

I'm a skeptic about everything. I mean no dissrespect toward Brian or his products here. I just believe that more info is good info.

 

Based on your feedback, I've ordered the brace. I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival! I'm very perceptive in regards to how my cars feel so I'll report back in detail once the brace arrives.

Thanks for your response!

-Drew

 

what is the latest wit these stiffening brace? my order status is just "updated". when are they ever gonna ship this thing?

 

thats good to know. thanks danny.

 

I am happy to report that All pending orders have now been shipped!!

We now have plenty of our plates in stock, at least for the next few weeks!!



Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

I have had quite a few requests for some pictures of our newest production run of BT Tech Prius stiffening plates.

I am already scheduling our next production run due to the rate that we have been selling our plates!! Thanks to everyone that has purchased one and have enjoyed its benifits.

For those wishing to puchase one you can buy it directly from us by calling the number listed below or here on the PriusChat store.


Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115


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Okay, okay, I just bought one.

 

I received the BT brace very quickly (Thanks Brian), and it was VERY easy to install. I even took the time to use a torque wrench when installing the bolts! B)
I haven't noticed any improvement in the "wandering" the car tends to do, and I haven't had any opportunity to take any curves really fast to see if I notice any handling improvement. But is sure looks nice! :lol:

 

my brace came in today. i was gonna do the install myself, but i dont have a torque wrench. drove a block away at a local repair shop to have it installed. gave the guy 10 bucks for it. took less than 10 minutes to install and we torqued it to 24ft/lb. The car feels better on quick turns---i'm yet to test it on the freeway, but i feel an improvement with the brace.

 

Hmmm... That photo DOES look anodized. Mine came power-coated, I believe. I wonder about the difference, is power-coating or anodizing better for this application?

 

Nope... ALL of our BT Tech Prius stiffening plates are type III hard coating anodized for superior protection. We have never used powder coating for this product.


Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

 

Just for accuracy, the term is "powder" coat. Instead of paint, powder is fused to the metal with electrical attraction and then heat. And for this type of product, the finish really doesn't matter as far as performance goes. That they're finished with type III HA is very impressive though. That's what the military insists on for their aluminum hardware (like flashlights).

 

Oddly enough, anodizing Al is a bit like corroding it on purpose, to protect it from *further* corrosion. Regardless, if left raw, the thing would last about 5,000 years under there!

 

So how is it?! Mine is moving at a glacial pace across the US and is destined to arrive in Los Angeles on the 28th. Windstrings, any improvement? And what happened to docvijay?

-Drew

 

I like the stack of plates.. it's like those stacks of gold blocks, at banks, you see in movies.