GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (Valaya Racing)
Just sent an email to Ted. Mine showed up today, but the condition was unacceptable. Screen was bent in transit, and I'd have to blame that on the fact that the packaging was not sturdy enough to protect it adequately. I'll see what Ted says (later today hopefully).
**EDIT** I was able to flatten out the piece sufficiently. I didn't think it would be that pliable when I first looked at it. All is good!!!
[Modified by C5 StockSwap, 10:07 AM 9/12/2003]
**EDIT** I was able to flatten out the piece sufficiently. I didn't think it would be that pliable when I first looked at it. All is good!!!
[Modified by C5 StockSwap, 10:07 AM 9/12/2003]
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (C5 StockSwap)
Just wondering on the use with a GM bra. Can anyone think of a source for some kind of an industrial clip attachment that could grab the bra and then link via a hook mechanism right to the debris guard holes? Perhaps even sewing it to the bra side would be an option.
Any creative folks out there??
Any creative folks out there??
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (C5 StockSwap)
I've never seen how a GM bra attaches to the front of a C5, but if it has 1" wide 'hooks' covered in felt like my last bra did you can try this.
I'm assuming here that the debris guard prevents the hook from clamping on to the front fascia due to the tight clearance.
Loosely attach a few zip-ties through the holes in the debris guard about 1" behind the front edge wherever the bra would normally attach. Then slip the bra hooks through the zip-ties and pull them tight. If you're worried about it breaking, use mechanics wire instead, but a quality zip-tie that's at least 8" long (when straight) should hold just fine.
:cheers:
I'm assuming here that the debris guard prevents the hook from clamping on to the front fascia due to the tight clearance.
Loosely attach a few zip-ties through the holes in the debris guard about 1" behind the front edge wherever the bra would normally attach. Then slip the bra hooks through the zip-ties and pull them tight. If you're worried about it breaking, use mechanics wire instead, but a quality zip-tie that's at least 8" long (when straight) should hold just fine.
:cheers:
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (markcz)
I've never seen how a GM bra attaches to the front of a C5, but if it has 1" wide 'hooks' covered in felt like my last bra did you can try this.
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (C5 StockSwap)
I've never seen how a GM bra attaches to the front of a C5, but if it has 1" wide 'hooks' covered in felt like my last bra did you can try this.
Actually, it attches with snaps under the front fascia. The snaps replace the stock hardware precisely where the Debris Guard attaches. The issue is that the bra snaps are not long enough to handle the extra thickness caused by the Debris Guard. Longer snaps, or some sewn on hook mechanism would work. Zip ties won't cut it, but that's just for me!
Actually, it attches with snaps under the front fascia. The snaps replace the stock hardware precisely where the Debris Guard attaches. The issue is that the bra snaps are not long enough to handle the extra thickness caused by the Debris Guard. Longer snaps, or some sewn on hook mechanism would work. Zip ties won't cut it, but that's just for me!
1. Found snap only (no screw) in the specialty hardware drawers at OSH store.
2. Found automotive trim screws, 1", same place. They have the same threading as the stock GM screws used for the front facia.
3. Used a bench grinder on the tops of the screws to lower the tops a tiny bit.
4. Put screw through snap, screw through debris guard and facia into screw receptacles (I think they're called zeus clips).
By the way, I suggest bending the tabs in the front on the debris guard before mounting so they fit better. In addition, it is not necessary to remove the two inner screw for the center air dam piece, just the outer screws and it will slide out.
The guard is very pliable, so don't worry when it arrives bent up (mine did too).
[Modified by allanlaw, 3:00 PM 9/12/2003]
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (allanlaw)
My solution was as follows:
1. Found snap only (no screw) in the specialty hardware drawers at OSH store.
2. Found automotive trim screws, 1", same place. They have the same threading as the stock GM screws used for the front facia.
3. Used a bench grinder on the tops of the screws to lower the tops a tiny bit.
4. Put screw through snap, screw through debris guard and facia into screw receptacles (I think they're called zeus clips).
1. Found snap only (no screw) in the specialty hardware drawers at OSH store.
2. Found automotive trim screws, 1", same place. They have the same threading as the stock GM screws used for the front facia.
3. Used a bench grinder on the tops of the screws to lower the tops a tiny bit.
4. Put screw through snap, screw through debris guard and facia into screw receptacles (I think they're called zeus clips).
Thanks for the great info...Love the forum!
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (C5 StockSwap)
1" is equivalent to the stock screws. If you don't grind the top, they stick up a little too far and the bra snap won't "snap" closed.
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Re: GP: Valaya Racing Debris Guards (Valaya Racing)
Hello again, hopefully everyone is pleased with there debris guard. I have a quick question, who would be interested in a roll bar where you can use your rear view mirror when the bar was installed? Let me know, either on here or email us at valayaracing@hotmail.com
Elliott Miyashiro
Valaya Racing
408-448-8811
Elliott Miyashiro
Valaya Racing
408-448-8811
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