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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Want to get the flex out of my 96 coupe when the top is off. Anybody use one of these stiffeners and which one is the best and where to get it. Thanks guys
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I just ordered the anti-flex frame and camber brace. I've heard these do wonders for flex problems.
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Want to get the flex out of my 96 coupe when the top is off. Anybody use one of these stiffeners and which one is the best and where to get it. Thanks guys
Call Dave at www.r-dracing.com he has a Targa Truss that goes in place of the roof panel and still allows open road feeling and provides more strenth then the factory panel. Also, the Cross Frame and S/T Frame Support help out a lot! I have those on my 96, along with his Camber Brace, car is really stiff now. Tell Dave I sent ya.
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Originally Posted by Gary96LT4
Call Dave at www.r-dracing.com he has a Targa Truss that goes in place of the roof panel and still allows open road feeling and provides more strenth then the factory panel. Also, the Cross Frame and S/T Frame Support help out a lot! I have those on my 96, along with his Camber Brace, car is really stiff now. Tell Dave I sent ya.
Dave's stuff is great, as good as it gets. I've got the Cross Bar, Cross Frame and his camber brace. The car is rigid as hell. A friend of mine just bought the S/T Frame Support and it's a beautiful piece as well. He's installing it now and says it fits like a glove.
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Yea get the R-D Racing stuff. I have the Cross-Frame and the Camber-Brace. For stiffening the car when the top is off you want the Cross-Frame.
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Thanks guys. I'll call Dave's. I always listen to the experts. I have had my vette a little over a year so I'm still in the learning process.
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