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Jul 3, 2004 | 04:50 PM

Strick

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Camber-brace question

I installed the R&D Camber-brace, yesterday and want to know what it really does for me. My 92 vert was tight before installing the camber-brace. While driving, what differences should I notice now that it is installed? Because of the rain here in SC, I haven't had a chance to test drive it other than a safety check.

Jul 3, 2004 | 05:04 PM

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Re: Camber-brace question (Strick)

You should really feel the car being tighter in the corners.

Jul 3, 2004 | 05:13 PM

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Re: Camber-brace question (Strick)

The front end should not flex in hard cornering as much, the brace keeps the upper A-arm from flexing. She'll then stay at a set alignment in a corner.

you might not feel it, but autox times will show the difference

Jul 3, 2004 | 05:30 PM

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Re: Camber-brace question (STL94LT1)

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You should really feel the car being tighter in the corners.

I hope you don't mean "tighter" as in "pushing" around corners. You mean just firmer in feel?

Jul 3, 2004 | 05:34 PM

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Re: Camber-brace question (vader86)

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The front end should not flex in hard cornering as much, the brace keeps the upper A-arm from flexing. She'll then stay at a set alignment in a corner.

So, my tire print will stay flatter in the hard turn, say hard left turn, the top right front "A" arm won't flex outward as much allowing the tire print to remain constant?

Jul 3, 2004 | 05:37 PM

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Re: Camber-brace question (Strick)

When I got mine I did a before and after comparison over some low-speed speed bumps, and it was night and day. It dramatically reduces the flex in the front chassis.

It's good and bad - much better handling but also much worse ride.

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I see you have a vert. I highly recommend the RDR cross-bar. It made a huge difference in body stiffness (much less squeaking) with no negative consequences. Well, other than it's harder to access the luggage area.
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Jul 3, 2004 | 06:12 PM

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Re: Camber-brace question (Strick)

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The front end should not flex in hard cornering as much, the brace keeps the upper A-arm from flexing. She'll then stay at a set alignment in a corner.

So, my tire print will stay flatter in the hard turn, say hard left turn, the top right front "A" arm won't flex outward as much allowing the tire print to remain constant?

Basically, yes youll be able to keep a consistent contact patch. And torsional (twisting) rigidity of that upper A-arm mount will be greatly increased, not just the 'in/out' flex.

Jul 3, 2004 | 06:42 PM

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Re: Camber-brace question (steve9899)

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I see you have a vert. I highly recommend the RDR cross-bar. It made a huge difference in body stiffness (much less squeaking) with no negative consequences. Well, other than it's harder to access the luggage area.
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[Modified by steve9899, 2:41 PM 7/3/2004]

I have the cross-bar installed already and you are correct in saying that it stiffens the car and takes the wobble out of the bumps. Gee, I wish the roads weren't wet.