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Apr 30, 2002 | 08:48 PM

chucks88

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Camber Brace going in tonight

Camber Brace going in tonight or at least starting the project tonight. Any words of wisdom, tips, strategies before I tear into this thing. As soon as I finish my turkey samich I'm headin down stairs.

No beers in the fridge so my install time should be reasonable.

Chuck

Apr 30, 2002 | 11:23 PM

chucks88

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (chucks88)

Geez, It's a good thing this was an easy install. It took an hour including jacking up the car and putting it back down.

It's raining here in CT so I can't go test it. I will however tomorrow and get back to those interested.

Dave Cooper: It's a nice fit, no problems anywhere except for not having an 18mm socket. :rolleyes:

May 1, 2002 | 10:39 AM

Gary04Z06

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (chucks88)

You'll like it!!!!!

May 1, 2002 | 11:30 AM

98nassau

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (Gary96LT4)

I may buy one. I'd like to do some handling mods soon anyway :yesnod:

May 2, 2002 | 12:29 AM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (black96coupe)

Sorry for the delay to those waiting with bated breath. The difference in over-all stiffness was surprising. I wasn't expecting it to be that noticable on a roadster. I noticed it the most during high speed turning/ lane changing and over -all tightness and front end quietness on rough road conditions.

What I considered the "wet noodle syndrome" is now tight as a gnats ***.

May 2, 2002 | 09:28 AM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (chucks88)

:yesnod:

Dave :seeya

May 2, 2002 | 10:03 AM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (chucks88)

What I considered the "wet noodle syndrome" is now tight as a gnats ***.[/QUOTE]

OK... What does this line mean???? :crazy:

May 2, 2002 | 10:05 AM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (chucks88)

yeh i have only heard good things about this and the Cross bar....

I want one...need money :smash:

jeff :cool:

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May 2, 2002 | 01:12 PM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (black96coupe)

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What I considered the "wet noodle syndrome" is now tight as a gnats ***.

OK... What does this line mean???? :crazy:

You will shocked at how tight your coupe will be after putting the camber brace in. I couldn't believe how well it works with the targa top off. Try it, you'll like it. Other than new swaybars, this is one of the best mods I've done, esp for the money. BTW, Dave's customer service is the best. I called him three time while in the middle of the install. He was very patiant. Look out for the ECT sensor on LT1/4 motors. I ripped mine off and had to splice it.

Eric

[Modified by silver & red CE, 11:13 AM 5/2/2002]

May 2, 2002 | 02:01 PM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (black96coupe)

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What I considered the "wet noodle syndrome" is now tight as a gnats ***.

OK... What does this line mean???? :crazy:

Well....During cornering/turning my chasis would seem to turn before the body would. That is to say the body would have to catch up to chasis. (no, it's not the shocks-I just put on 4 new Bilstiens) It would roll around. That feeling is gone. I haven't put too many miles on her since the install but plan on playing with it quite a bit this weekend.

Chuck

May 2, 2002 | 02:10 PM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (silver & red CE)

Quote:

What I considered the "wet noodle syndrome" is now tight as a gnats ***.

OK... What does this line mean???? :crazy:

You will shocked at how tight your coupe will be after putting the camber brace in. I couldn't believe how well it works with the targa top off. Try it, you'll like it.

[Modified by silver & red CE, 11:13 AM 5/2/2002]

Looks about time for me to pull my finger out and install that brace I have sitting in the garage...

May 2, 2002 | 04:30 PM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (Red 90 L98 Coupe)

I've had it for a few months too, but havent had the guts to put it on yet.. ;-)

Maybe this or next week.

:D

May 2, 2002 | 06:19 PM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (MrNuke)

Guys, put 'em on. I used only one tool, a 18mm socket, to complete the whole project. I did,'t even have to remove my serpentine belt.

[Modified by chucks88, 5:19 PM 5/2/2002]

May 2, 2002 | 06:26 PM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (chucks88)

How much is this mod?

May 3, 2002 | 09:58 AM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (Robey5)

Click on vendor site R-D Racing for some info on the camber brace.

May 4, 2002 | 08:23 AM

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Re: Camber Brace going in tonight (MrNuke)

MrNuke, It's not as easy on the 85 but still not bad you will have to remove the power steering pump pully so you can get the a arm bolt all the way out and relocate the power steering fluid reservior and the AC evaporator. But it was worth it I cant belive the differencne on the street I will be using it this weekend on the track for the first time. You might want to get an alignment after just to make sure.
Dave
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