Well guys I got it installed there is a definate improvement in the overall stiffness of the car. I didn't really get a chance to really put it through the test on some of the twisties as there is still quite a bit if snow and sand on the roads still.
There were a few problems that I did run into though. Installation was not as easy as I would have hoped. On the 91 the air conditioning condenser was in the way and I actually had to take and pick it up to clear the brace, and now sits right against it. Also the power steering resivor had to be lowered down to clear the brace. And finally the belt on the passanger side has almost no clearance. I believe that the set up on earlier L98 models would make it considerably easier to install.
I couldn't take any pics because the batteries in the camera were dead, but I will try to put some up tommorow. Would I recommend this product? Definately :cheers:


well guys here are the pics I promised :D


In this pic you can see the tight clearance between the A/C Collector and Camber Brace


This one you can see how little clearance there is between the belt on the passanger side and the Camber Brace


Again the tight fit on the A/C collector


This one you can see where I had to removed the bolt to get the power steering resivour to clear


Good thing the car rarely needs PS fluid added the cap is touching the Camber Brace






[Modified by No Ordinary 91, 1:26 PM 3/5/2002]

 

Thanks for the update. I was considering the camber brace for my 91 as well and I wondered what obstacles I might encounter.

 

its nothing more than loosening a few bolts, rather simple once you know what you need to do. I'll post the pics of what you need to do to complete the install :cheers:

 

I thought about this as well. I would like to see your pics and where did you get it??

 

I ordered it from R-D Racing here on the forum. If you guys are even considering doing it, and like that "feel of the road" I would recommend it. I don't know if anyone else noticed too but on my drive today the car seemed to "track" alot less on the highway, at least if I kept the steering wheel in one spot it didn't want to pull to one side or the other. I have heard some people say that the difference isn't that great and other say it is night and day. I would personally say that if you spend anytime behind the wheel of your car you would definately enjoy the improvement in handling.
I remeber reading on another thread that if you take your steering wheel and turn it back and forth quickly you get very little movement in the car (which I did notice too) and then after the camber brace the responce is instant, well I had to go out and try it just a little bit ago, and it is every bit as true as others have said. :cheers: :jester



[Modified by No Ordinary 91, 12:00 AM 3/3/2002]

 

I think the camber brace is a good idea. Maybe I can get one some day.


You mean the little silver canister right?

Thats the AC accumulator... the condensor is mounted in front of the engine radiator.

 

Yeah thats what I meant, It was late, and I wasn't exactely all there :jester

 

I got one several months ago and love it.
Thanks Dave, R-D Racing.

 

Well all of you with 91s I just talked with Dave and he wants me to send him some pictures of the problems I had installing mine, and he said that if they need to re-design it he would even get me an updated model. They are really awesome over there, and I would reccomend them any day. Great products and even better customer service. Thanks Dave
-NO91 :cheers:

 

The same applies to us guys with 90 models, we have the same power steer reservoir :). I'll have to second your comments about doing business with Dave - excellent customer service, its great dealing with him.

 

I'd really like to get this bar, but my budget only allows this or the cross-bar. I think i am going to shoot for the camber brace as 1)no interior change, 2) $100 less. Be sure to keep us informed anymore comments :cheers:

 

pics will be up later tonight :cheers: batteries are charged and I just need to get off of work

 

I ordered one and installed it and it was rubbing on my power steering pulley ever so slightly. Called dave, he said no problem, he would make me a new one with a little more clearance and send it to me, told me to return the old one when I get the new one. Ive got both the bar and brace and both are of great quality and workmanship. A lot of people should follow Daves lead in the customer service dept.. I will probably buy anything that he produces from here on out.:)

 

I've run two autocrosses since I installed mine. Huge improvement in front end stiffeness. Best improvement I've made. DAVE IS SUPER TO WORK WITH. I SECOND THE ABOVE - I'LL GO TO HIM FIRST FOR ANYTHING I NEED THAT HE SELLS.

Here's an example - I called Dave to order mounting brackets for 5-point harnesses. While I was talking to him, I tried to buy the harnesses from him too. He told me - "go to Jegs and I would save $20 a side." DAVE IS ONE HONEST MAN AND TRULY EARNS YOUR BUSINESS - and my loyalty. :flag

 

Yup! :yesnod: My nod goes to Dave and the Camber Brace! I've had mine installed for two weeks now and absoutely love it! There is a great twisty road right before my building here in Atlanta... I try it out every day and I still haven't found the limit! Before the brace, I took one corner at about 60 and had a tad bit of slide... now I've seen over 70 around it with no evidence of under steer! Also, about the only thing that rattles in the car now is my keys! I have both the Cross Bar and the Camber Brace installed... and she is STIFF! Click on my picture in my sig to read what I sent to Dave.

 

What type of suspension did you originally have?

Will it make an improvment on a Z51 car?

 

Gonna keep my eye out for the LT5 camber brace.

 

Hey,

Ditto's On Dave and RD racing, Great guy, great products :cheers:

Gonzo
Ps I would get the camber brace first if I HAD to choose between the two. But get both you'll be glad you did.

 

First great pics. :cool:

It should make an improvement on any car. The stiffer chassis should make the car more responsive, and usually reduces rattles. I installed a strut tower brace, just about the same thing, on my Z28 the car had a quicker turn in and a dash rattle went away. The camber brace will be one of my next mods. :yesnod: http://www.guldstrand.com has sold the same device for C3s for many years and called them spreader bars.

Gonzo, I'll have ride in your car sometime.


[Modified by 93Polo, 4:44 PM 3/5/2002]

 

I'll be one of his first paying customers for the LT1 version that clears the electric water pump. I have already talked to him and he said that he would have let me keep the prototype if he could use my car to design it. I just couldn't make my schedule work out with his, so I had to pass. Somebody else with an electric pump got the opportunity for the prototype deal. Oh well, I'm still gonna buy one.

I've been really impressed, I'm not gonna have any problems doing business with this company.