[DanG]

I was wonder if anyone has experience with these braces. Do they actually improve the driving experience?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...ces-boomerang/

[m3username]

My guess would be, based on the fact that we have metal corner braces from factory, the improvement here is largely aesthetic (and possible minor weight savings).

They're gorgeous but I wouldn't expect to notice them while driving.

[BAN_M2C]

Aesthetic mod, function similar to stock but look way better. Pair them with the Turner Carbon Intake and its perfect. Have a friend locally that did the combo.

[///M TOWN]

Those are very nice Dan

My first thought is will it clear a Dinan Airbox ⁉️

[DanG]

With the Black Friday sale I decided to go ahead and purchase these braces. I guess we will see if it increases handling or is just a nice cosmetic upgrade,

[Al Bundy's Dodge]

Im tempted.... Please post pics after you install them, definitely interested in your thoughts before pulling the trigger.

[DanG]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy's Dodge

Im tempted.... Please post pics after you install them, definitely interested in your thoughts before pulling the trigger.

Here are some pictures of another members install:

[BAN_M2C]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Those are very nice Dan

My first thought is will it clear a Dinan Airbox ⁉️

They do not, my buddy had a Dinan intake and he sold and went with the combo of braces and Intake from Turner.

Dinan requires you to cut the OEM brace, you will definitely not want to cut a carbon brace.

[BAN_M2C]

This is my buddy Danny's car

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by BAN_M2C

This is my buddy Danny's car

That looks absolutely fantastic although I would never go with a semi open airbox design

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by DanG

With the Black Friday sale I decided to go ahead and purchase these braces. I guess we will see if it increases handling or is just a nice cosmetic upgrade,

Nice 👍🏽

Post pictures after you installed them Dan

[BAN_M2C]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

That looks absolutely fantastic although I would never go with a semi open airbox design

I believe you can select open or closed. I run their S55 Carbon Intakes and both have Carbon covers

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by BAN_M2C

I believe you can select open or closed. I run their S55 Carbon Intakes and both have Carbon covers

Smart... otherwise you get heat-soak

Are you happy with your setup?

[BAN_M2C]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Smart... otherwise you get heat-soak

Are you happy with your setup?

Very much, sound improved and it looks great. Their setup doesn't break the bank either

[eeyang92]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Smart... otherwise you get heat-soak

Are you happy with your setup?

Doubt it would heat soak as even the "open" design has the moulding to insulate the the intake from the engine bay. The closed design is more for bling, imo.

For reference, I'm running the open design and VRSF intercooler and haven't noticed any heat soaking on track (IATs stay nice and low). Around town seems okay as well.

[CalAcacian]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Those are very nice Dan

My first thought is will it clear a Dinan Airbox ⁉️

No, I called Turner this week and they confirmed That it will not fit. So I am doing the M3/4 carbon brace.

I have the Dinan intake too and thought the carbon braces would be a great addition to the aesthetics of the engine bay but it just won't work.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by eeyang92

Doubt it would heat soak as even the "open" design has the moulding to insulate the the intake from the engine bay. The closed design is more for bling, imo.

For reference, I'm running the open design and VRSF intercooler and haven't noticed any heat soaking on track (IATs stay nice and low). Around town seems okay as well.

At a stop light it will still create heat soak

For every 6 to 7% increase in engine temperature there is a 1 to 2% loss in horsepower

It might not seem like much but I'm a firm believer that keeping every pony is a worthwhile cause

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by CalAcacian

No, I called Turner this week and they confirmed That it will not fit. So I am doing the M3/4 carbon brace.

I have the Dinan intake too and thought the carbon braces would be a great addition to the aesthetics of the engine bay but it just won't work.

That CF brace is absolutely money

But it's sooo badass

[CalAcacian]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

That CF brace is absolutely money

But it's sooo badass

Speaking of which, it just arrived!

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by CalAcacian

Speaking of which, it just arrived!

Oh joy

Post pictures

Early gift to yourself ‼️

[eeyang92]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

At a stop light it will still create heat soak

For every 6 to 7% increase in engine temperature there is a 1 to 2% loss in horsepower

It might not seem like much but I'm a firm believer that keeping every pony is a worthwhile cause

Different usecases then I guess - never noticed anything since once the air starts moving, 0.5 seconds after opening the throttle the temps will stabilize. Also keep in mind the air will pass through the IC anyways, so the actual difference in temp will be minimal (unless the IC is heatsoaking as well, which is possible on the stock IC).

[DanG]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Nice 👍🏽

Post pictures after you installed them Dan

Just installed the braces today. They look great and time will tell if they increase handling.