vert x brace
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Racer
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From: memphis tennessee
vert x brace
I am sorry but I asked already in general, but I need information help. I have a 94 coupe and want to stiffen it up when the top is off. I am wondering if a x member brace off of a 89 vert will bolt under a 94 coupe. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
Race Director
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To be honest, R&D Racing has a great cross frame for you. Yes you can bolt the vert X-frame on, but you'll need some standoffs (4) and nut inserts in the rear. Also there is a place about mid frame that bolts to the floor. I boxed my vert X-frame for additional strength and less flexing.
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Originally Posted by Strick
To be honest, R&D Racing has a great cross frame for you. Yes you can bolt the vert X-frame on, but you'll need some standoffs (4) and nut inserts in the rear. Also there is a place about mid frame that bolts to the floor. I boxed my vert X-frame for additional strength and less flexing.
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Originally Posted by CTYANK2
Can you explain "boxed" ???
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Originally Posted by Midnight 85
Think of the vert x-brace as apiece of "c" channel, weld flat stock on the open side of the "c" and you have boxed it. To box the x-brace you would weld flat stock on the upper side. I just put an x-brace on my 85 coupe and I wish I had thought of this. Oh well, just another project to do sometime.
Last edited by CTYANK2; Oct 27, 2004 at 10:52 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: SIMSBURY CT
St. Jude Donor '07 thru '25
Originally Posted by Midnight 85
Think of the vert x-brace as apiece of "c" channel, weld flat stock on the open side of the "c" and you have boxed it. To box the x-brace you would weld flat stock on the upper side. I just put an x-brace on my 85 coupe and I wish I had thought of this. Oh well, just another project to do sometime.
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