Camber brace users.....stop by
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Camber brace users.....stop by
I'm considering the camber brace for my car. The question, because it's "boxing" in the camber assemblies does the car need to be realigned once it is installed????? Or is it just bolt on and plug and play? Let me know and thanks
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (kittmaster)
It doesn't change your alignment. It prevents/reduces front-end flex and maintains the alignment you have. Specifically keeps the negative camber you are running from decreasing during hard turn-in. Bolt it in, shim to eliminate any gaps, tighten, have fun :cheers:
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (FoolCrzy)
trying to call them now to see about 2nd or 3rd day, hope to have it in before the caravan......i'm getting excited about this trip...... :D
All the last minute little details......I got goose bumps..... :lol:
All the last minute little details......I got goose bumps..... :lol:
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (Gary96LT4)
Just make sure that biznitch is TIGHT. Mine came loose and cost me $15.00 in a shim pack.
Hearing the tink-tinkle of parts dropping out of your engine bay onto the pavement is a disconcerting sound. :eek:
Hearing the tink-tinkle of parts dropping out of your engine bay onto the pavement is a disconcerting sound. :eek:
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (kittmaster)
The short answer is no. The long answer is still no. It's not required. I chose to install mine before my annual 4 wheel alignment.
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (stormy652)
Just make sure that biznitch is TIGHT. Mine came loose and cost me $15.00 in a shim pack.
Hearing the tink-tinkle of parts dropping out of your engine bay onto the pavement is a disconcerting sound. :eek:
Hearing the tink-tinkle of parts dropping out of your engine bay onto the pavement is a disconcerting sound. :eek:
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (konroh)
Just make sure that biznitch is TIGHT. Mine came loose and cost me $15.00 in a shim pack.
Hearing the tink-tinkle of parts dropping out of your engine bay onto the pavement is a disconcerting sound. :eek:
i am thinking i will buy one in the next few days...what kind of shims do i need? where should i get them? Thanks!
Hearing the tink-tinkle of parts dropping out of your engine bay onto the pavement is a disconcerting sound. :eek:
i am thinking i will buy one in the next few days...what kind of shims do i need? where should i get them? Thanks!
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (kittmaster)
You might want to check out the following thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=576865
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=576865
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (kittmaster)
I just ordered it today. It will be here on Wednesday, few days shy of the caravan......will make an interesting trip with the top off. Can't wait and thanks for the replies guys........ :cheers:
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (kittmaster)
Just installed one over the weekend.
Went in easy enough. Just make sure you have a grinding wheel handy. The brace needed a little grinding on the bottom of the plate to clear one of the frame bolts.
Have not test drove it yet.
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Went in easy enough. Just make sure you have a grinding wheel handy. The brace needed a little grinding on the bottom of the plate to clear one of the frame bolts.
Have not test drove it yet.
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (uralman)
Just installed one over the weekend.
Went in easy enough. Just make sure you have a grinding wheel handy. The brace needed a little grinding on the bottom of the plate to clear one of the frame bolts.
Went in easy enough. Just make sure you have a grinding wheel handy. The brace needed a little grinding on the bottom of the plate to clear one of the frame bolts.
BTW, that brace is steel. I hope you repainted it so it doesn't begin to rust.
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Re: Camber brace users.....stop by (ShawnZR-1)
:confused: :confused: That's the very first time I've heard of having to grind anything on the brace!!! Can you elaborate on where you had to grind it and where it had to clear? Take some pictures too!!
BTW, that brace is steel. I hope you repainted it so it doesn't begin to rust.
BTW, that brace is steel. I hope you repainted it so it doesn't begin to rust.