Targa-Truss Bar for C5???

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Apr 24, 2006 | 04:01 PM

Jackal

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Targa-Truss Bar for C5???

Has anyone seen a targa-Truss for the C5? looks like this one but this one is for a C4:

Apr 24, 2006 | 04:06 PM

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Has anyone seen a targa-Truss for the C5? looks like this one but this one is for a C4:

No I have not, but unlike the C4, the C5 does not need one, or I should say need one in normal every day driving.

Apr 24, 2006 | 04:08 PM

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I would tend to agree, however, there are times when I am driving and I hear my acrylic top creak when I go over uneven ground. That would be body flex...

Apr 24, 2006 | 04:10 PM

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I would tend to agree, however, there are times when I am driving and I hear my acrylic top creak when I go over uneven ground. That would be body flex...

You can install an aftermarket tunnel plate, they are suppose to help with body flex.

Apr 24, 2006 | 04:23 PM

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I did.

Apr 24, 2006 | 05:20 PM

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The C4 top (and the Targa-Truss) attaches to the body with bolts; the C5 top uses clamps. The C5 body is so much stiffer than the C4, a Targa-Truss would probably mot be of any real help like it does in the C4.

Apr 24, 2006 | 05:53 PM

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You can install an aftermarket tunnel plate, they are suppose to help with body flex.

what is this tunnel plate you speak of?

Apr 24, 2006 | 06:20 PM

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Try this link. Tunnel plate places the factory one with a thicker piece that can be made from steel or aluminum and also come in colors (some powder coated) the do a great job at reducing body flex and also reduce interior heat (and some noise). Do a search on the CF and you will see lots of links.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=tunnel+plate