Rack Attack Installation
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Drifting
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From: Clovis NM
Rack Attack Installation
I am usually in the C2 area... but I got a rack attack from VBP and know y'all have installed some of these on your C3s. I am having a small problem. I cannot for the life of me get the C shaped brackets over the rubber cushions on the rack.. the ones that bolt the rack to the brackets... is there any science to it? I have tried many things and still can't get it on enough to bolt it to the brackets..
Melting Slicks
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I installed the Rack Attack in my '70. There are 2 different brackets. One is rounded and the other is more square. They are different sizes so if you have them backwards they will not fit. If they came like mine did you probably did not receive any detailed instructions. I downloaded the instructions from speedirect.com. There is virtually no difference between the two.
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Drifting
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From: Clovis NM
I know I was joking.. but I do have the brackets on the right side.. I got VBP to actually send me instructions on email at their DVD was horrible. Both brackets on correct side.. just a b#$*h to put on I guess?? Can I spead them a bit to make it easier?
Melting Slicks
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From: Palatine, Peoples Republic of Illinois
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I wouldn't try to spread them. If you do the bolt holes probably won't line up. Try getting hold of VB&P's tech support. They are actually pretty good. Their kits are all packed by hand and it's possible they sent you the wrong brackets.
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I installed the Rack Attack in my '70. There are 2 different brackets. One is rounded and the other is more square. They are different sizes so if you have them backwards they will not fit. If they came like mine did you probably did not receive any detailed instructions. I downloaded the instructions from speedirect.com. There is virtually no difference between the two.
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Drifting
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From: Clovis NM
Well one bracket is flat.. that goes on the passenger side.. the other bracket is a v groove that goes on the driver side. The bushing for the v groove is flat and not V groove that VBP sent me. I checked online, and the stock buching for a 92 Grand Am is V groove, so I will be picking one up at kragen and giving it a whirl.
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I installed the Rack Attack in my '70. There are 2 different brackets. One is rounded and the other is more square. They are different sizes so if you have them backwards they will not fit. If they came like mine did you probably did not receive any detailed instructions. I downloaded the instructions from speedirect.com. There is virtually no difference between the two.
Last edited by Mad Vette; Oct 14, 2008 at 03:01 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Clovis NM
I agree I installed the same rack on my 71 and VBP gave me 2 of the same brackets in my kit. While the one on the pass side is different the the drivers side,I called their tech support and alerted them to the problem and they sent me the right bracket. It seems that they have done the same thing to you.
