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Mar 14, 2006 | 07:29 PM

illinest

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From: Harrisburg, PA 86 Vert w/ 89 wheels

chassis flex fix?

the car twists more than i like, (86 vert)

how do you make the chassis more stiff without making the ride more stiff?

elementary knowledge level please.

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:33 PM

Redeasysport

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Buy a RD Racing cross frame problem solved.

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:59 PM

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C4 Verts should have an X-brace from the factory. The factory brace not only attaches to the corners of the frame, it also is bolted to the floor pan in (IIRC) 6 places; 3 bolts go thru the floor pan on each brace.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:04 PM

chucks88

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I've been fighting this to...These are the things I have done all of which has helped

Lowered car
larger sway bars
new bushings
camber brace
new shocks

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:04 PM

Redeasysport

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I missed the Vert part.You can modify your brace by boxing it in with 1/8 X2 in. plate welded to it and it will strengthen it.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:06 PM

95wht6spd

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Camber Brace and Cross-bar solved my flexing problem.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 95wht6spd

Camber Brace and Cross-bar solved my flexing problem.

Unfortunately, R-D doesn't make a roll bar for the verts. They are a great asset too. You vert guys just have to have one fabbed if you want to go that route.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:25 PM

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Camber brace would be the first step, there are rollbars available from other places than RD and that would be the 2nd step.

Larger sway bars would also help somewhat.