C4 Frame braces
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You know, I'd love to put one of those on corner weights and see how tightening and loosening it can transfer weight from one corner to another. Hmmmmmm....
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I talked to Jason today.. the deal has changed and been extended until after Carlisle.. everyone that has called and shown interest will get this deal as well
Introductory price of $550 SHIPPED!!!
I will get my website updated within the next couple of days
Introductory price of $550 SHIPPED!!!
I will get my website updated within the next couple of days
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I'm thinking of taking advantage of this deal since I would like to drive the car with the targa off once in a while 
I'm curious on the installation. Is there any pre tightening you should do before install? Should the targa be on and if yes then how tight?
I'm curious on the installation. Is there any pre tightening you should do before install? Should the targa be on and if yes then how tight?
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Install them with targa on a bolted as you normally do. hood closed and hatch vent removed (if applicable) tighten them as you feel they need to be and try it out. at first my hood did not pop normally, after tightening a bit more the hood was fine.. Same with the targa, should still bolt on and off as before the braces were installed
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I did my install with targa off and hood closed. Initially you spin the Heim joints to line them up so they will fit the brackets and then tighten them. I just reefed on them real hard with a huge crescent wrench that I inherited from my Dad. He had named the wrench "Proud Mary". I find no more need to adjust them any more. Hood, doors, rear hatch, targa all close and open as normal.
I will have my car at Carlisle (if I get my latest intake and fuel injector project finished in time) if anyone wants to see the installed kit. I will stop by Jason's booth and let him know where I can be found. Right now I am planning to park where Nutz4C4 parks down by the Callaway display.
I will have my car at Carlisle (if I get my latest intake and fuel injector project finished in time) if anyone wants to see the installed kit. I will stop by Jason's booth and let him know where I can be found. Right now I am planning to park where Nutz4C4 parks down by the Callaway display.
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I must confess that I got these at a steep discount as mine were the first production model to be installed. I also submitted a story on the install to Corvette Enthusiast magazine so Jason gave me a break.
After driving the car with them on I would not want to be without them and would be more than willing to pay full price.
The only drawback I have noticed is that my 91 has a lopey idle and the precats must have loose junk inside of them as one of them rattles and makes it sound like a bad engine rod! Kind of embarassing:o
I ohmed my fuel injectors and found 1 real bad one and 2 that are off a bit. I also found some loose bolts when I removed the intake runners.
I am in the process of replacing them now and I have also bought a catless front Y to install. Hopefully this will smooth out the idle and there won't be any more knock, knock, knock.
My theory is that the car's frame was loose enough to absorb the vibration in the past.
After driving the car with them on I would not want to be without them and would be more than willing to pay full price.
The only drawback I have noticed is that my 91 has a lopey idle and the precats must have loose junk inside of them as one of them rattles and makes it sound like a bad engine rod! Kind of embarassing:o
I ohmed my fuel injectors and found 1 real bad one and 2 that are off a bit. I also found some loose bolts when I removed the intake runners.
I am in the process of replacing them now and I have also bought a catless front Y to install. Hopefully this will smooth out the idle and there won't be any more knock, knock, knock.My theory is that the car's frame was loose enough to absorb the vibration in the past.
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