R-D Racing Cross-bar Gp!!!!!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Amarillo TX
R-D Racing Cross-bar Gp!!!!!
To help everybody with the winter blues, we're going to continue the special on the Cross-bars for $280 plus $17.50 shipping through the end of March. Please note the shipping is only for customers in the lower 48 only, other cuotomers will need to email or call for a shipping quote.
Feel free to call anytime with questions or to place an order.
Thanks,
Dave
Feel free to call anytime with questions or to place an order.
Thanks,
Dave
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Katy TX
Does the cross bar provide additional support when the targa is off, or does it do something else? I am unfamiliar with it. It would be nice if it did help sturdy the car when the top is off my coupe.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Amarillo TX
Originally Posted by BillSF49
Does the cross bar provide additional support when the targa is off, or does it do something else? I am unfamiliar with it. It would be nice if it did help sturdy the car when the top is off my coupe.
Feel free to call me anytime if I can answer any questions.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Amarillo TX
Originally Posted by 6spd
what does this crossbar do and does it make that much of a diffrence?
Feel free call anytime with questions.
Dave
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
I have the camber brace from R-D, and I was very impressed with the *immediate* improvement in stiffness. I wouldn't hesitate to buy any of R-D's other products - the Crossbar is probably next on my list for, if nothing else, the camera mount alone!
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Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Just another testamonial, I have a 92 vert that wobbled after hitting bumps in the road. I installed Dave's cross-bar and this eliminated the wobble. I also, installed the camber-brace and now my Vette is as firm as any coupe. Great additions for improving your auto-Xing.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,238
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From: walled lake MI
another bump for Dave.
i just installed mine this weekend. when i was cranking the thing down i could hear the chassis twist (sound of laminate cracking, like what happens when i jack one corner of the car up).
when i was done i noticed that the front of the door rubs against the lower trim piece - no problem, reposition the trim. i see this not as a negative against the cross-bar, but a testimonial to how flimsy the frame is.
driving to/from work today, on smooth pavement there is not much to notice, but on rough roads and railroad crossings i don't feel/hear the chassis flex as much now. to be honest i was a little skeptical about getting noticeable results especially with my Camber Brace already in place, but i guess you gotta try it before you knock it.
it is a bit heavy - 14 lbs i think Dave said. but i believe it is 14 lbs that actually does something. weight vs rigidity - take your pick.
i just installed mine this weekend. when i was cranking the thing down i could hear the chassis twist (sound of laminate cracking, like what happens when i jack one corner of the car up).
when i was done i noticed that the front of the door rubs against the lower trim piece - no problem, reposition the trim. i see this not as a negative against the cross-bar, but a testimonial to how flimsy the frame is.
driving to/from work today, on smooth pavement there is not much to notice, but on rough roads and railroad crossings i don't feel/hear the chassis flex as much now. to be honest i was a little skeptical about getting noticeable results especially with my Camber Brace already in place, but i guess you gotta try it before you knock it.
it is a bit heavy - 14 lbs i think Dave said. but i believe it is 14 lbs that actually does something. weight vs rigidity - take your pick.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,178
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From: Bahston Mass.
Just another bump for Dave - I've got the Camber Brace and the Cross Bar, and wouldn't give either up - GREAT items 
Plus, you can't beat the customer service guy that helps you with the install
Plus, you can't beat the customer service guy that helps you with the install