GP VNM Backbone Chassis Stiffener
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GP VNM Backbone Chassis Stiffener
I have been a supporting vendor (Formerly Vettes"N"More) since July 03 and am bringing you the VNM "Backbone Chassis Stiffener Plate" will lower the price to see how much interest it brings. The shipped price of $280
This product replaces the GM original equipment part to improve drivability of the car by marrying the Body to the chassis providing improved rigidity to the car. The vehicles handling is improved up to 30% over factory specs. assisting the suspension in overall performance. Per popular demand Hi-Temp Ceramic Thermal barrier coatings have been added to this product.
Improved shock performance, braking, tire tracking, sway bar and traction controls are among noted improvements. Cornering and steering control is tighter. Opposing nose dive during turns noticably reduced or eliminated. On the Coupe wind noises and any noticable squeeks were reduced to almost non noise levels.
Reverse engineered from the GM Original, the plate is made of 1/8" 304 Stainless Steel coated with a polished high temp thermal barrier ceramic coating for car interior heat protection significantly decreasing the temperature. The "Backbone was Aerospace tested to Nasa Specifications for "Factors of Safety" with a FoS of 21.959 with the stock plate at the 4.0 region utilising Cosmos software for FoS. Overall weight of the plate is 13 lbs vs the stock plate weight of 6 lbs. The stainless steel is torsionally stronger than any other material available and will withstand stress pressures of 1500 psi without failure.
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This product replaces the GM original equipment part to improve drivability of the car by marrying the Body to the chassis providing improved rigidity to the car. The vehicles handling is improved up to 30% over factory specs. assisting the suspension in overall performance. Per popular demand Hi-Temp Ceramic Thermal barrier coatings have been added to this product.
Improved shock performance, braking, tire tracking, sway bar and traction controls are among noted improvements. Cornering and steering control is tighter. Opposing nose dive during turns noticably reduced or eliminated. On the Coupe wind noises and any noticable squeeks were reduced to almost non noise levels.
Reverse engineered from the GM Original, the plate is made of 1/8" 304 Stainless Steel coated with a polished high temp thermal barrier ceramic coating for car interior heat protection significantly decreasing the temperature. The "Backbone was Aerospace tested to Nasa Specifications for "Factors of Safety" with a FoS of 21.959 with the stock plate at the 4.0 region utilising Cosmos software for FoS. Overall weight of the plate is 13 lbs vs the stock plate weight of 6 lbs. The stainless steel is torsionally stronger than any other material available and will withstand stress pressures of 1500 psi without failure.
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[QUOTE=30yeardream]I will lower the price to see how much interest it brings. Need 10 orders to get the shipped price of $280
This product replaces the GM original equipment part to improve drivability of the car by marrying the Body to the chassis providing improved rigidity to the car. The vehicles handling is improved up to 30% over factory specs. assisting the suspension in overall performance. Per popular demand Hi-Temp Ceramic Thermal barrier coatings have been added to this product.
Improved shock performance, braking, tire tracking, sway bar and traction controls are among noted improvements. Cornering and steering control is tighter. Opposing nose dive during turns noticably reduced or eliminated. On the Coupe wind noises and any noticable squeeks were reduced to almost non noise levels.
Reverse engineered from the GM Original, the plate is made of 1/8" 304 Stainless Steel coated with a polished high temp thermal barrier ceramic coating for car interior heat protection significantly decreasing the temperature. The "Backbone was Aerospace tested to Nasa Specifications for "Factors of Safety" with a FoS of 21.959 with the stock plate at the 4.0 region utilising Cosmos software for FoS. Overall weight of the plate is 13 lbs vs the stock plate weight of 6 lbs. The stainless steel is torsionally stronger than any other material available and will withstand stress pressures of 1500 psi without failure.
Wow.... Is there no interest at all???
This product replaces the GM original equipment part to improve drivability of the car by marrying the Body to the chassis providing improved rigidity to the car. The vehicles handling is improved up to 30% over factory specs. assisting the suspension in overall performance. Per popular demand Hi-Temp Ceramic Thermal barrier coatings have been added to this product.
Improved shock performance, braking, tire tracking, sway bar and traction controls are among noted improvements. Cornering and steering control is tighter. Opposing nose dive during turns noticably reduced or eliminated. On the Coupe wind noises and any noticable squeeks were reduced to almost non noise levels.
Reverse engineered from the GM Original, the plate is made of 1/8" 304 Stainless Steel coated with a polished high temp thermal barrier ceramic coating for car interior heat protection significantly decreasing the temperature. The "Backbone was Aerospace tested to Nasa Specifications for "Factors of Safety" with a FoS of 21.959 with the stock plate at the 4.0 region utilising Cosmos software for FoS. Overall weight of the plate is 13 lbs vs the stock plate weight of 6 lbs. The stainless steel is torsionally stronger than any other material available and will withstand stress pressures of 1500 psi without failure.
Wow.... Is there no interest at all???
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Originally Posted by blackbelt
I am very interested just need a week or two to check my funds and get everything in order.
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I've been thinking about making this for myself. I think it's a worthwhile mod, but where does this claim come from?
The vehicles handling is improved up to 30% over factory specs
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Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
I've been thinking about making this for myself. I think it's a worthwhile mod, but where does this claim come from?
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Originally Posted by 30yeardream
It is the opinions of several mechanics and owners who have made test runs in vehicles with this installed ranging from 15% to 30% estimates. A competitor has had his plate independantly assessed at 25%. Observations listing improvements noted are the same owners and mechanics observations including my own on my lowered Coupe. The rest of the data on the thread is scientifically tested and certified.
The post that has convinced me this is a worthwhile mod was in another thread (I don't care who makes the plate or what material - general idea is the same) with someone stating that after installing a modified plate, they experienced no more flex (squeeks) in the dash while going sideways up a steep driveway. To me that's proof there is a measurable stiffness increase, just wished to know what it was.
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Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
I can believe the rest of the data. I wish someone had actual chassis improvement numbers.
The post that has convinced me this is a worthwhile mod was in another thread (I don't care who makes the plate or what material - general idea is the same) with someone stating that after installing a modified plate, they experienced no more flex (squeeks) in the dash while going sideways up a steep driveway. To me that's proof there is a measurable stiffness increase, just wished to know what it was.
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The post that has convinced me this is a worthwhile mod was in another thread (I don't care who makes the plate or what material - general idea is the same) with someone stating that after installing a modified plate, they experienced no more flex (squeeks) in the dash while going sideways up a steep driveway. To me that's proof there is a measurable stiffness increase, just wished to know what it was.
Thanks
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I usually hate it when people that never seen to buy anything ask for pics on every for sale item, but I'm asking this time. Thanks, Tom
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C5/Z06 The BackBone
Originally Posted by CJS
If you stamped some ribs in the sheet metal, wouldn't that make it even stronger? Great idea anyway!