VNM "Backbone" Chassis Stiffener Continued

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Aug 17, 2004 | 01:07 PM

30yeardream

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VNM "Backbone" Chassis Stiffener Continued

We will maintain the offer of the VNM "Backbone" at a Price of $280 Shipped for a while longer. This is the 1/8" Stainless Steel "Backbone" for increased Chassis rigidity/stiffness and Improved Performance of the C-5 Suspension plus Ceramic Coating Creating the needed thermal barrier to provide heat reduction to the interior of the torque tube tunnel and car. We also still carry the original design that was uncoated for those who desire them. We will drop the price for the Uncoated to $189 Shipped.
This is a must have for the racer and the S/C cars. Special Pricing available for Club and Group Purchases. Pictured is an installed Backbone.

We have had extremely favorable feedback from our clientele, heres a couple referenced at the following forum threads

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=884163

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=884045

and Our newest distributer Nate@CorvetteGarage

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=884179

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Aug 17, 2004 | 06:26 PM

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Aug 17, 2004 | 09:18 PM

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By your own words the ceramic coating only cost around $30. So why can't you drop your coated plate down to $219?

Aug 18, 2004 | 02:38 AM

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By your own words the ceramic coating only cost around $30. So why can't you drop your coated plate down to $219?

Aug 18, 2004 | 02:38 AM

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So you have to drill 36 bolt holes in the frame?...Thats a lot of work to get on isnt it?...I bet it works nice once installed...

I just saw in a link above that you can use the same holes from the stock Torque Tube Channel Cover...my bad...

If I wasn't on the other side of the country I would be there tomorrow and have you do this to mine...

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Aug 18, 2004 | 02:40 AM

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So you have to drill 36 bolt holes in the frame?...Thats a lot of work to get on isnt it?...I bet it works nice once installed...

NAH GM Did that for us, this is plug'n'play replaces oem plate. but it is still nice work.

Aug 18, 2004 | 02:55 AM

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NAH GM Did that for us, this is plug'n'play replaces oem plate. but it is still nice work.

man you are fast...I just changed my above post to reflect what you just said...I'd gladly pay that for your product...can you come here to Virginia to do the work for me?...I will get other stuff done at the same time....and I will pay for your round trip plane ticket...

I also forgot to ask why you didn't put the plate on yours...

"2000 Millenium Yellow Coupe A-4, K&N FIPK, Z-51 swaybar upgrade(Powdercoated Mil. Yellow), Removed MAF screen, Euro Tail Lights, 178 deg Thermostat, DBA Slotted and Crossdrilled Rotors w/Ceramic Pads, Z06 Foglamp Screens and More Planned"

Just curious...

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Aug 18, 2004 | 04:04 AM

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I also forgot to ask why you didn't put the plate on yours...

Fly to Virginia...HMMMMMM>>>>>>The Plate IS on my car. a 2000 coupe slammed and upgraded sways only to Z-51 and Bilstien sport shocks. The car drives like night and day is different. Went mountain runnin sunday and did the 180 and hairpins at 70 mph with no loss of ttraction sideslides or sways. The interior is cooler and the A/C works better. Tires are now tacking better no sideways jumps anymore when ruts or holes are hit and wind noise is gone. Mark

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Aug 18, 2004 | 02:09 PM

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Aug 18, 2004 | 10:10 PM

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Aug 18, 2004 | 10:12 PM

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By your own words the ceramic coating only cost around $30. So why can't you drop your coated plate down to $219?

Well?

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:13 PM

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Well?

Well What?

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:16 PM

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Well What?

By your own words the ceramic coating only cost around $30. So why can't you drop your coated plate down to $219?

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:19 PM

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Looks nice. Any weight difference, if so how much? Thanks. Sid.

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:20 PM

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Knock it off Shylor...and anyone else who doesn't have something constructive to add to this thread, simply stay out of it or risk losing your Posting Privileges.

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:21 PM

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Looks nice. Any weight difference, if so how much? Thanks. Sid.

Hi Sid,
OEM plate is 6 Lbs Our plate is 12.75 lbs Coated. from .065" oem thickness to 1/8" Stainless. Thanks Mark

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:34 PM

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I have no idea what the plate bolts to, but is there any possibility of damaging or cracking the frame rails by bolting in a more rigid stiffner?

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:35 PM

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I apologize if my post came off as an attack, it was not meant to be.

Aug 18, 2004 | 11:27 PM

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Apology

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I apologize if my post came off as an attack, it was not meant to be.

Apology accepted. Its Cool! Prices are where they need to be.

Aug 18, 2004 | 11:29 PM

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I have no idea what the plate bolts to, but is there any possibility of damaging or cracking the frame rails by bolting in a more rigid stiffner?

The plate stiffens but does not transfer significant stress to other points of the car to hurt it.

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