X-Brace
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Re: X-Brace (FoolCrzy)
I'm anxiouslyawaiting to see Dave Cooper's x-brace, too. What is the contact info?
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Re: X-Brace (chucks88)
I can bend and move the GM x brace myself. It must feel like a noodle to the car. There is a lot of room for improvement. :yesnod: 
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[Modified by Raysur, 11:10 PM 7/8/2002]
http://www.ttrperformance.com
[Modified by Raysur, 11:10 PM 7/8/2002]
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Re: X-Brace (Raysur)
TTR Performance
18739 Saratoga Trail
Strongsville, OH. 44136-7245
216-276-3182
440826-9087 fax
sales@ttrperformance.com
X-brace=$399.95
c-4 anti-flex bar= $449.95 chrome $399.95 black powder coated.
c-5 anti- flex bar $575.95 chrome or 525.95 for black powder coated
I saw this in person at NCCC convention. I don't autocross but I'm still impressed enough that I would like to try it out. (x-brace)
They also have the anti-flex bar that goes in in place of the targa top. You don't have to remove it too take off the top. They have a package price for both pieces for a c-4 coupe.
Tell him charlie from S&S parade and NCCC convention sent ya.
18739 Saratoga Trail
Strongsville, OH. 44136-7245
216-276-3182
440826-9087 fax
sales@ttrperformance.com
X-brace=$399.95
c-4 anti-flex bar= $449.95 chrome $399.95 black powder coated.
c-5 anti- flex bar $575.95 chrome or 525.95 for black powder coated
I saw this in person at NCCC convention. I don't autocross but I'm still impressed enough that I would like to try it out. (x-brace)
They also have the anti-flex bar that goes in in place of the targa top. You don't have to remove it too take off the top. They have a package price for both pieces for a c-4 coupe.
Tell him charlie from S&S parade and NCCC convention sent ya.
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Re: X-Brace (FoolCrzy)
I'm anxiouslyawaiting to see Dave Cooper's x-brace, too.
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Re: X-Brace (FoolCrzy)
I'm anxiouslyawaiting to see Dave Cooper's x-brace, too. What is the contact info?
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Re: X-Brace
Our design is totally different from the one above as you might guess. I'm very concerned about ground clearance, because the performance advantage of a lowered Vette is very important to me.
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From: Leander TX
Re: X-Brace (EvanLT1)
Will one of these braces get rid of the top off flexing that most c4's have?
I don't autocross my car but I hate the fact that everytime I take the top off and drive the car it shakes a bit.
I don't autocross my car but I hate the fact that everytime I take the top off and drive the car it shakes a bit.
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Re: X-Brace (84c4)
TTR Very :cool:
Also can't wait to see Dave Cooper's version. Also, did RD come out with a ZR1 camber brace?
[Modified by 93Polo, 11:15 PM 7/9/2002]
Also can't wait to see Dave Cooper's version. Also, did RD come out with a ZR1 camber brace?
[Modified by 93Polo, 11:15 PM 7/9/2002]
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Re: X-Brace (Raysur)
I have not seen this brace myself, ( the one pictured from ttr) but as a mechanical designer ( formerly, before I went Geek) I can make one basic comment.
Structural strength is all about making triangles. The physics would probably bore you ( unless you are as freekin wierd as I am ) but trust me on this, and anybody who agrees/disagrees feel free to chime in.
Anyway the point is, that believe it or not, unless you tighten down all four corners in there proper positions, the triangles have not been properly formed and interlocked. Thus, you have no idea how strong (rigid) the total mechanical system will be. It might wiggle like jello when standing free, but locked into place, it could deflect a speeding bus.
Of course, like I said, I have never seen it. It might just be a piece of crapp.
Or did you mean that your existing (bolted on) brace wiggled? In which case I have gone off on a rant for nothing. :eek:
Cheers
- Fozzy
[Modified by Fozzy_Bear, 4:38 AM 7/10/2002]
Structural strength is all about making triangles. The physics would probably bore you ( unless you are as freekin wierd as I am ) but trust me on this, and anybody who agrees/disagrees feel free to chime in.
Anyway the point is, that believe it or not, unless you tighten down all four corners in there proper positions, the triangles have not been properly formed and interlocked. Thus, you have no idea how strong (rigid) the total mechanical system will be. It might wiggle like jello when standing free, but locked into place, it could deflect a speeding bus.
Of course, like I said, I have never seen it. It might just be a piece of crapp.
Or did you mean that your existing (bolted on) brace wiggled? In which case I have gone off on a rant for nothing. :eek:
Cheers
- Fozzy
[Modified by Fozzy_Bear, 4:38 AM 7/10/2002]
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Re: X-Brace (Fozzy_Bear)
Or did you mean that your existing (bolted on) brace wiggled? In which case I have gone off on a rant for nothing. :eek:
