TST Stressbrace Rev.2 Released for your R32 (Pre-Order)

[streetsounds]

Tomas Sport Tuning is pleased to announce their 2nd Generation Stress brace. Tomas Sport Tuning made numerous evolutionary changes to the already successful Generation 1 Stressbrace released at last year's SoCal R32 GTG.

New for the 2nd Generation:

1. Stronger truss configuration with beefed up material reinforcement at the Stress brace ends.
2. Now fits aLL models of the MkIV and MkV chassis.
3. Higher grade hard anodized aluminum finish.
4. Stronger and larger diameter stainless steel rivets.
5. Distinctive water jet-cut Tomas logo
6. Each Stress brace is supplied with full instructions, installation hardware, and hardened fasteners.
7. Optional heavy duty nutsert installation tool and T handled hex wrench available.
8. Optional Stainless Steel hex head fasteners available.

The 2nd Generation Stress brace will be introduced at this year's SoCal R32 GTG on 29 April. Pre orders are now being accepted Tomas Sport Tuning +1 (510) 235-2350, Tunershop +1 (702) 505-4814 and Fog City Performance +1 (415) 229-3191.

Limited quantities will be available at the SoCal GTG. Pre-order now to assure your NOW

Order details:

1. Special Introductory price: $245.00 + Tax and Shipping.
2. Introductory price good from now until May 7th, 2007
3. Optional heavy duty installation nutsert tool and T handled hex wrench: Price to be released next week.
4. Stainless Steel hex head fasteners: Price to be announced next week.

Stressbrace

Waterjet-cut logo

Installed in a Golf MkIV

Installed in a Golf MkV

[Nebby]

Quote, originally posted by streetsounds »

Tomas Sport Tuning is pleased to announce their 2nd Generation Stress brace. Tomas Sport Tuning made numerous evolutionary changes to the already successful Generation 1 Stressbrace released at last year's SoCal R32 GTG. The 2nd Generation Stress brace will be introduced at this year's SoCal R32 GTG on 29 April. Limited quantities will be available at the SoCal GTG. Pre-order now to assure your NOW

WOOHOO!!! Nice product as expected!!!

Thanks to Tomas Sport Tuning for once again choosing to release the
product at the SoCal R32 GTG and for also providing one as a raffle
prize in our World Famous Raffle that is now over $18,000 in value!!!

*pricing based on the older R1 version, new pricing TBD.

Modified by nebuchadnezzar at 9:09 PM 4-14-2007

[larryccf1]

holy toledo, what's the thickness on that bad boy?
and the wgt?

looks as serious as a heart attack!!

[flieger]

Any chance there will be a trade up offered for those of us with the original bar??

[JIMBO ROBERTS]

TST does one better.....amazing.....functional artwork.

[climbingcue]

Quote, originally posted by streetsounds »

Old brace: New brace:

Is the logo the only thing that is different?

[GTItraveler]

see original post:

1. Stronger truss configuration with beefed up material reinforcement at the Stressbrace ends.
2. Now fits ALL models of the MkIV and MkV chassis.
3. Higher grade hard anodized aluminum finish.
4. Stronger and larger diameter stainless steel rivets.
5. Distinctive water jet-cut Tomas logo.
6. Optional heavy duty nutsert tool and T handled hex wrench as well as optional Stainless Steel Hex bolts.

Sizable changes in a product evolution.

[GTItraveler]

larryccf1 The thickness is .1875". The weight of the Stressbrace is ~6lbs.

[JakiChan]

So 3 questions:

1. How difficult is the install?
2. What functional changes are made in the car? I mean obviously I lose the ability to put the rear seat down and do a pass-through, but anything else? I assume I can keep the back seats in the car?
3. What change would I see in driving dynamics?

[GTItraveler]

1. The install is not difficult BUT you must be careful when installing nutserts as you basically get one chance and it is best to have a professional install it. Tomas Sport Tuning is in the Bay Area and can do the install in about an hour.
2. The profile of the Stressbrace allows *most* thin longer items to be passed over. The Stressbrace can be used with the seat in the upright and folded position. For especially large items the Stressbrace can be removed in about two minutes with a T handled hex wrench.
3. Dynamically the Stressbrace substantially tightens up the rear of the car. It produces quite noticeable handling changes as well as eliminating most creaking and flexing of the rear of the car.
4. There are almost 100 units on the road already. Rather than listen to me ask those who have it installed.

[azsightsound]

My question is this:

For those who have the original, and want to upgrade to the newer, stronger design, WILL THE NEW ONE PLUG RIGHT IN TO THE OLD NUTSERTS?

[QBNR32]

very nice!

[FiftyPence]

I dont see any problems in installing this together with the Yarrowsport rear strut brace but can anyone clarify this please?

Bill aka WRH3 I believe you have or had both installed at the same time

[GTItraveler]

azsightsound: Yes, the holes and mounting are in the same place. I have switched to the 2nd Generation Stressbrace on my car.

FiftyPence: There is NO conflict between the Yarrowsport mounting location and the TST Stressbrace. If you already have the Yarrowsport you are good to go.


Modified by GTItraveler at 5:00 AM 4-15-2007

[climbingcue]

Looks good glad to see you are going to have them back in stock very soon...

[Spoolin1X]

I'm in!

will be calling monday morning.

[FiftyPence]

Im in for this and look forward to hearing from you concerning ordering (IM enquiry sent) as I am a UK-based R32 owner

[chwmy]

i will be buying this regardless, but...

Will it be available without the logo? i'm just a no-logo kind of guy.

[wrh3]

Quote, originally posted by FiftyPence »

Bill aka WRH3 I believe you have or had both installed at the same time

Yes, I installed the YarrowSport first and rather than removing it and replacing the plastic panels, I figured it couldn't hurt to leave it installed and it works fine in parallel with the TST brace. Never can be TOO solid

Quote, originally posted by chwmy »

i will be buying this regardless, but... Will it be available without the logo? i'm just a no-logo kind of guy.

I have a Gen 1 with no logo I will sell for $245.00 + Tax and Shipping

[GTItraveler]

Hello, The V2 is not available without a logo, but it is more subtle in person within the car than the photos show. Thanks for your interest.

[GTItraveler]

There you go chwmy. I think there will be others who will be opting for Gen 2.

[huvGTI]

version 1.0 is definitely one of my favorite mods..... for a great product

[smashR32]

The first version helped a lot... but I'm not sure if there's any real benefit to upgrading unless the new design is solving a structural/material issue that was originally prone to failure. However, it's pretty cool that it fits the MK5 now too... not that it needs it anywhere near as much

[tttttada]

IN

[Rdurty2]

I passed on the first version but after seeing all the great reviews I'm going to have to order one this time around.

[chwmy]

Quote, originally posted by wrh3 »

I have a Gen 1 with no logo I will sell for $245.00 + Tax and Shipping

the new one does look more "custom," as the sides are contoured instead of straight. i bet functionally they are indistinguishable.

[wrh3]

Quote, originally posted by chwmy »

i bet functionally they are indistinguishable.

Yeah, I have no plans to upgrade, between the TST1 and Yarrowsport braces I hope the rear is solid

[emolicious]

how much does this thing weigh?

[Nebby]

Quote, originally posted by wrh3 »

Yeah, I have no plans to upgrade, between the TST1 and Yarrowsport braces I hope the rear is solid

You can always add the HPA Club Sport Rollbar too and have the "Stiffness Trifecta"

[wrh3]

Quote, originally posted by nebuchadnezzar »

You can always add the HPA Club Sport Rollbar too and have the "Stiffness Trifecta"

Yes, I was thinking about that and if we had harness holes in our Koenig seats, I would do it for the harness bar. Since that is not an option it is a harder call for me to make.

[GTItraveler]

The generation 1 Stressbrace weighed ~6lbs. I have not weighed the production version of the generation 2 Stressbrace, but it should be close to that.


Modified by GTItraveler at 10:28 AM 4-15-2007

[streetsounds]

Quote, originally posted by FiftyPence »

Im in for this and look forward to hearing from you concerning ordering (IM enquiry sent) as I am a UK-based R32 owner

Reply sent

[streetsounds]

Quote, originally posted by Rdurty2 »

I passed on the first version but after seeing all the great reviews I'm going to have to order one this time around.

Operators standing by for you order

[Rdurty2]

Quote, originally posted by streetsounds »

Operators standing by for you order

Any idea's when they would be shipping?

[GTItraveler]

Our plan is to have the Stressbraces from the manufacturer at the end of the month in time for the R32 GTG. They will ship just after that or be brought to the R32 GTG.