Corvertible X-Brace
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Corvertible X-Brace
Hi All
Long time C-4 owner. Just got my first C-4 convertible. As I was under it, changing fluids and gas filter, I noticed that the large x-shaped brace under my car does not attach in the middle of the X, just at the 4-corners (one covers the fuel filter).
Should it bolt to the car in the middle of the X, too?
Need an expert! Thanks.
Long time C-4 owner. Just got my first C-4 convertible. As I was under it, changing fluids and gas filter, I noticed that the large x-shaped brace under my car does not attach in the middle of the X, just at the 4-corners (one covers the fuel filter).
Should it bolt to the car in the middle of the X, too?
Need an expert! Thanks.
Safety Car
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From: W MI
Hi All
Long time C-4 owner. Just got my first C-4 convertible. As I was under it, changing fluids and gas filter, I noticed that the large x-shaped brace under my car does not attach in the middle of the X, just at the 4-corners (one covers the fuel filter).
Should it bolt to the car in the middle of the X, too?
Need an expert! Thanks.
Long time C-4 owner. Just got my first C-4 convertible. As I was under it, changing fluids and gas filter, I noticed that the large x-shaped brace under my car does not attach in the middle of the X, just at the 4-corners (one covers the fuel filter).
Should it bolt to the car in the middle of the X, too?
Need an expert! Thanks.
And all there is in the middle is the transmission pan.
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Thanks, all.
I really wanted to know about the x-brace. I just got the car, and haven't had it on 4 jackstands yet, only 2 so I couldn't get under there yet. I was wondering wtf on the x-brace.
Next job, new fluid in clutch and brakes. I'll be all the way under next time, and wanted to know if I had a problem with the x-brace or not before I got there.
I was happy to get my answer back so quickly from a couple of experts. I thought my dumb comment on the end of my "thank you" response was so stupid and funny that they would get a chuckle.
I really wanted to know about the x-brace. I just got the car, and haven't had it on 4 jackstands yet, only 2 so I couldn't get under there yet. I was wondering wtf on the x-brace.
Next job, new fluid in clutch and brakes. I'll be all the way under next time, and wanted to know if I had a problem with the x-brace or not before I got there.
I was happy to get my answer back so quickly from a couple of experts. I thought my dumb comment on the end of my "thank you" response was so stupid and funny that they would get a chuckle.
Last edited by Clark Bente; Nov 12, 2009 at 06:22 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: backwoods upstate ny
the x brace must be connected TO ITSELF at the center to function structurally...tying x-brace to the floorpan might reduce potential for noise generation but the floorpan itself is too flexible to add any substantive strength to the assy
Burning Brakes
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From: turn 12 at Road America or TX
I worked on a 94 convertible that creaked when driven out of a driveway at an angle. Owner had already had a rebuilt steering rack installed thinking that was the problem. I torqued the 8 corner bolts a few #-' over the factory spec and the creak went away - a word to the wise.
