C4 Camber brace in a convertable??
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Le Mans Master
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C4 Camber brace in a convertable??
Can I put a camber brace in a convertable??
It seems there is a reinforcement similar to the camber brace I had in my coupe already in the Vert. Is this something different between the two?? Coupe vs Vert.
Thanks, Gonzo
It seems there is a reinforcement similar to the camber brace I had in my coupe already in the Vert. Is this something different between the two?? Coupe vs Vert.
Thanks, Gonzo
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No reason why you can't install a camber brace in a 'vert. They fit between the frame where the upper A-arm bolt to the frame, just like it would for a coupe.
Are you possibly thinking of the lower X-brace (R-D Racing call it a Cross-Brace) that's under the body? They are standard equipment on the convertibles.
Are you possibly thinking of the lower X-brace (R-D Racing call it a Cross-Brace) that's under the body? They are standard equipment on the convertibles.
Racer
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I think C4Cruiser is right, you are thinking of the x-brace that is already present on convertibles.
I have a camber brace and a cross brace on my 89 convertible, the camber brace made the biggest difference.
I have a camber brace and a cross brace on my 89 convertible, the camber brace made the biggest difference.
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I was looking at a C4 book (C4 Spec by Mike Antiock) and it showed pictures of the Coupe frame with the convertable parts added on and painted white. There does seem to be another brace between the front wheels that is not on the Coupe's frame.
That is why I was asking about the camber brace. I thought it may be redonedent on the vert.
That is why I was asking about the camber brace. I thought it may be redonedent on the vert.
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I was looking at a C4 book (C4 Spec by Mike Antiock) and it showed pictures of the Coupe frame with the convertable parts added on and painted white. There does seem to be another brace between the front wheels that is not on the Coupe's frame.
That is why I was asking about the camber brace. I thought it may be redonedent on the vert.
That is why I was asking about the camber brace. I thought it may be redonedent on the vert.
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Only the earlier C4 Z51 coupes (and the 87 and 88 Z52 coupes) got the same small triangular gussets added to the front crossmember that were on the convertibles. I guess you could add them if you can find them somewhere like off a donor convertible or Z51/Z52 coupe.
The R-D Racing camber brace still will signifigantly stiffen the front end and improve handling even if those pieces are on a Z51 or Z52 car.
The R-D Racing camber brace still will signifigantly stiffen the front end and improve handling even if those pieces are on a Z51 or Z52 car.
