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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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OK, now that I finally I own a car that carves corners like none other it amazes me how much body flex this cars has!!! All my past cars I stiffened the frame with subframe connectors to get that much better handling is there anything for the Vette I can do? Are there subframe connectors or any other aftermarket product that will solve this problem? I'm kinda sick of the car literally twisting when the top is off and I have to go over a not so perfect road. :mad
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 11:54 AM
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Check out VBP products. They might have what you are looking for

http://www.vettebrakes.com/
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 12:01 PM
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Well, check this thread out...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=234143

Give him a call, he'll answer all of your questions.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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http://www.r-dracing.com has some good stuff, too... also, look into the convertable's cross brace.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:50 PM
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Hey,
The VPB products look good, but the menu bar does not work on the website. I can't get any info on their braces.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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http://www.r-dracing.com has some good stuff, too... also, look into the convertable's cross brace.
After I installed the Cross-Bar, there was a very noticeable difference...less flex and less squeaks! I also plan on getting Camber brace from R-Dracing soon :yesnod: . Dave is a heck of a great guy to deal with! :cheers:
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Old Feb 12, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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I was thinking of using epoxy to unitize the top permanently.
Does anybody have any experience with glue selection?
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