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Corvette95 · 02-14-2021

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Originally Posted by We Gone

Just installed it on my 91, I set the bars using the toque method set both to 40 foot pounds.

I assume I will understand that when I see the kit/instructions

We Gone · 02-15-2021

After lots of research on how to adj the bars. Found most info. on CF Post # 55 talks about this method

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-t-work-3.html

Method 1. Adjust by the number of threads counted at each end. It was found that you could have a slight difference in the distance between the brackets from side to side due to GM + or - tolerances when building the car. This can give an unequal tension from side to side.

Method 2. Use the same Toque value on each bar so you have the same tension side to side.

XfireZ51 · 02-15-2021

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

Well, think I?m convinced. Gonna order it. Thanks everyone !

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Installed about 3 years ago now. Z feels much more solid and planted. I don?t cringe going over RxR crossings.

Corvette95 · 02-16-2021

Haven't had a return call or email from vette2vette to order the kit.

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-=Jeff=- · 02-16-2021

When did you call? I know some parts of Illinois got hit with 16-8" of the fluffy white stuff

Did you leave a message? Jason is pretty good about calling you back

daniels · 02-16-2021

I ordered a set from him just few weeks ago, and he was very helpful and answered all my questions very promptly and i got the system shipped to me here in Iceland very quickly.

This is the email i used to contact him. Parts@vette2vette.com

I haven't been able to test the system very much, just been able to drive around the block since it's still winter here, but i could definitely feel a big difference just going up the driveway at an angle the car twisted a lot less.

Corvette95 · 02-16-2021

Jason, called me this morning. Of course got voicemail, who answers unknown callers anymore, dang spammers, called him back, got HIS VM. Told him I would call him in the morning. I have an additional part I hope he might can help me with too. So all should be good. I am sure I will be asking some install questions, but if anyone has any installation pics feel free to post or email me a corvette95@gmail.com Thanks!

Young1 · 02-17-2021

Safety Avisory

I installed one late last summer. I am very pleased. Yes as some noted it does stiffen the ride. Observe very careful with the front bracket installation your brake line bundle on the driver side and fuel line on the passenger side. There is the very dangerous possibility of a rub on the bracket edge. The fuel line i flexed and bent for clearance. The brake lines I isolated with thick pieces of plastic drilled for zip ties. This personal attention to detail sincerely avoided a catastrophe.

XfireZ51 · 02-17-2021

Have not noticed that kind of potential interference on mine. I?ll need to look for that next time. Planning on changing out the fuel filter. Mine is a 92, not sure if that makes a difference.

02-15-2021	#92
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: New C4 Frame Braces After lots of research on how to adj the bars. Found most info. on CF Post # 55 talks about this method https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-t-work-3.html Method 1. Adjust by the number of threads counted at each end. It was found that you could have a slight difference in the distance between the brackets from side to side due to GM + or - tolerances when building the car. This can give an unequal tension from side to side. Method 2. Use the same Toque value on each bar so you have the same tension side to side. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

02-16-2021	#94
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: New C4 Frame Braces Haven't had a return call or email from vette2vette to order the kit. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454 Last edited by Corvette95; 02-16-2021 at 10:41 AM.*

02-16-2021	#95
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: New C4 Frame Braces When did you call? I know some parts of Illinois got hit with 16-8" of the fluffy white stuff Did you leave a message? Jason is pretty good about calling you back __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

02-16-2021	#96
daniels Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Iceland Posts: 46	Re: New C4 Frame Braces I ordered a set from him just few weeks ago, and he was very helpful and answered all my questions very promptly and i got the system shipped to me here in Iceland very quickly. This is the email i used to contact him. Parts@vette2vette.com I haven't been able to test the system very much, just been able to drive around the block since it's still winter here, but i could definitely feel a big difference just going up the driveway at an angle the car twisted a lot less.

02-16-2021	#97
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: New C4 Frame Braces Jason, called me this morning. Of course got voicemail, who answers unknown callers anymore, dang spammers, called him back, got HIS VM. Told him I would call him in the morning. I have an additional part I hope he might can help me with too. So all should be good. I am sure I will be asking some install questions, but if anyone has any installation pics feel free to post or email me a corvette95@gmail.com Thanks! __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

02-17-2021	#98
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 900	Re: New C4 Frame Braces Safety Avisory I installed one late last summer. I am very pleased. Yes as some noted it does stiffen the ride. Observe very careful with the front bracket installation your brake line bundle on the driver side and fuel line on the passenger side. There is the very dangerous possibility of a rub on the bracket edge. The fuel line i flexed and bent for clearance. The brake lines I isolated with thick pieces of plastic drilled for zip ties. This personal attention to detail sincerely avoided a catastrophe. __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.

02-17-2021	#99
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: New C4 Frame Braces Have not noticed that kind of potential interference on mine. I?ll need to look for that next time. Planning on changing out the fuel filter. Mine is a 92, not sure if that makes a difference. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX Last edited by XfireZ51; 02-17-2021 at 10:34 AM.