puzzigully

Hi,

has anyone on here fitted these recently?
Frame Stiffeners

I'm interested in how easy they installed and if they noticed an improvement.
Is it true there are NO holes to drill or modifications required?

I have emailed them, but haven't received a response yet

Thanks

MLaw

I installed a set of the frame stiffeners a couple of years ago and I can definitely say they made a noticeable reduction in cowl shake and steering vibration when driving with the targa top removed. The first time I drove my car with the top removed I thought there was something seriously wrong because the handling was so different. Installing the bars helped a lot but it did not cure the problem 100%. The improvement was enough that I can drive the car without the top and not be worried about how it feel. Do a search here on the V2V frame stiffener bars and you will find tons of information, probably more than you'll want. As far as the need to drill holes, I do remember drilling two holes in order to install the rear attaching plates for the bars. It was not a big deal. I can also tell you that the bars were nicely made and fit well.

rblakeney

Do these interfere with jacking locations?

MLaw

No, I am able to place my floor jack under the mounting brackets and raise the car without any problems.

RUU

No modifications required for cars with the mounting holes for the convertible x-brace. There is a bolt hole at the rear mount to add an extra connection to the rear control arm bracket. An extra hole needs to be drilled in the control arm bracket though.

superdavee

I also installed them. Instructions were pretty easy to figure out. Had to drill one hole on each side in the control arm bracket. Noticeable difference after in stall.

puzzigully

Thanks for all the replies guys!

Very informative