Frame rail covers and butterfly brace

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Frame rail covers and butterfly brace

Post by MX4000 » Mon Feb 08, 2016 5:39 pm

Has anyone actually fitted rail covers or the full brace? I'm getting sick of the rattles and shakes and wonder if they make a significant difference?

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Post by Angreal » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:00 pm

I have. The rails felt like they made a difference but I didn't notice much difference when 2Low2c pulled off my butterfly brace and didn't put it back on

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Post by MX4000 » Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:50 pm

Thanks for that. Seems to be the consensus on a few other sites. rails are worthwhile but the butterfly brace really only matters for 10/10ths stuff.

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Post by REDBEN » Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:10 pm

Hey MX4000,

I have designed a set of frame rails that are made in nz and available any time, PM if you would like further details.

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Post by SLYDIT » Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:35 pm

from what ive read frog arms make the biggest difference.
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Post by MX4000 » Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:47 pm

Finally fitted the Redben frame rails. Big difference - the car feels far more solid and rides better - feels like the suspension is working rather than the body shaking. Worthwhile improvement and makes the car far more pleasant to drive. Thanks Ben

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Post by REDBEN » Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:40 am

No problems Jeremy! Thanks for the great feed back!
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Frame rails

Post by Ants » Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:28 pm

Hi guys
I'm looking at getting some frame rails to help improve the feel of my 96 Roadster, and wondered on costs of getting them done here. Saw Redben does some but can't seem to get in touch. Does anyone have any photos of rails they have installed, or any recommendations. have got a quote of $150USD for postage of Flyin Miata rails.
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Post by Keith Jones » Sat Sep 17, 2016 11:55 am

Have you tried getting hold of Ben through the MX5 Facebook page? If you have, and that hasn't been successful, PM me, I have his phone number. His price is around $360, a lot cheaper than FM.
There was also a guy selling a set of Ben's rails on FB a few months ago. I don't think he sold them.

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Post by Papamoeziz » Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:44 pm

I think I have a couple of cad drawings floating around if you want to get your own made, pretty sure they're correct, I've yet to make a set and test as my latest mx5 came framed up.
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Post by Ants » Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:56 am

Thanks for your help guys. I've got in touch with Ben and I'm now looking forward to getting a set off him. Can't wait to install them, although I will have to wait for at least a couple of months due to other things I want to do to it, dang it.
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Post by Ants » Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:28 pm

I finally got round to having Ben's frame rails put on the car a few weeks ago. Yes, it has made a difference. Yes, it is better. The car feels a lot more 'together', with less flex. Definitely worth it. Thanks Ben.
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Post by REDBEN » Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:53 pm

No problems Ants, Glad they worked out for you.
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Re: Frame rail covers and butterfly brace

Post by Bikenut » Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:08 am

Redben are your rail protectors still available?
Thanks in anticipation?

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Re: Frame rail covers and butterfly brace

Post by REDBEN » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:18 pm

Hi Bikenut,

They are made to order so just shoot me a PM if your interested

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Re: Frame rail covers and butterfly brace

Post by Bikenut » Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:31 pm

Am keen to source some of these but cant yet send messages on this forum

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Re: Frame rail covers and butterfly brace

Post by 98roadster » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:08 pm

Hey I’m also after some of the chassis rail braces. But also cant send a PM

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Re: Frame rail covers and butterfly brace

Post by REDBEN » Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:58 pm

For frame rails email me at b.pollard@live.com
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