New C4 Frame Braces - Page 4 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

HIZNHRZ · 06-24-2010

I'd be interested as well...

-=Jeff=- · 06-24-2010

Okay, Jason was not at Bloomington Today, but I did talk to him via phone.

He IS willing and interested in a Group Purchase. BEFORE YOU ASK AGAIN

I WILL GET PRICING TOMORROW.. When I see him, he will also give me group pricing as well.

Now, I drove the car with the roof out, yes it is a stiffer more solid ride then without them. I still need to drive it more to determine how much of a difference it is, but there is a difference. Car is definitely tighter.

tomtom72 · 06-25-2010

Hey Jeff,
thanks for taking the time to be our 'go-between' and road test writer!

-=Jeff=- · 06-25-2010

okay here is the deal..

Retail on these are $750, most cost is due to materials and low quantity at the moment (just starting)

Yes he will do a group purchase. he is working out pricing discounts.. which will be tiered

10 units
20 units
30 units

are the QTY breaks.. pricing for the GP like I said is being worked out

pantera1683 · 06-26-2010

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

okay here is the deal..

Retail on these are $750, most cost is due to materials and low quantity at the moment (just starting)

Yes he will do a group purchase. he is working out pricing discounts.. which will be tiered

10 units
20 units
30 units

are the QTY breaks.. pricing for the GP like I said is being worked out

I am sure they are worth the price, but hopefully the GP discount will be significant.

bdw18_123 · 06-26-2010

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Originally Posted by pantera1683

I am sure they are worth the price, but hopefully the GP discount will be significant.

Yeah, that price is kinda steep.

Coupe89 · 06-26-2010

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Originally Posted by bdw18_123

Yeah, that price is kinda steep.

GOLDCYLON · 06-26-2010

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

If there is a "group buy" I would be very interested....

only one "but" in my equation is the Q about the j-stands and jacking up the car. That is a major concern for those of us that work "al fresco"

....you know us "homeless" vette owners...

I'll bet you can't wait to try some road work with these things Jeff!

I too am waiting on an answer to Toms question. I also agree that price point is pretty brutal.

tomtom72 · 06-26-2010

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

I too am waiting on an answer to Toms question. I also agree that price point is pretty brutal.

I agree on the pricing as proposed that is a bit steep; but then when I looked at new B-K harness bars I had the same reaction. They are in the $600.00 range new.

What was that old saying? Speed costs? So you want to go quickly thru the twisties? How much do you have to spend, that's how quickly you can go.

maybe we can figure out how to make and install a torque tunnel in our C4's........

.....I'll go take my meds now.

HIZNHRZ · 06-26-2010

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

I am going to pretend I did not e-mail vette2vette for pictures of components, cost, and tools/methods required to install. If I do get more information I shall pretend I did not receive the information. I shall, however, share the information here

So are you pretending you did not receive the information; or, are you only pretending to share the information here?

All kidding aside, there isn't much on the vette2vette web page. With my targa top off, my otherwise solid Z suddenly feels and sounds like a rattle trap. Unless I'm imagining things, with my eyes on the C4 A-pillar, my hands on the wheel and my *** on the seat it looks and feels like the front end is moving independently of the seat I'm sitting on. If I goose the accelerator in first or second gear, I can feel the steering wheel pull. With the top in place, the car is tight and does not rattle or pull.

Jeff, did you experience any of what I'm describing with the top off before the frame braces were installed? Do the frame braces only improve the situation or do they make the car feel like it did with the top in place?

Any information would be appreciated.

06-24-2010	#31
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: New C4 Frame Braces I'd be interested as well...

06-24-2010	#32
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: New C4 Frame Braces Okay, Jason was not at Bloomington Today, but I did talk to him via phone. He IS willing and interested in a Group Purchase. BEFORE YOU ASK AGAIN I WILL GET PRICING TOMORROW.. When I see him, he will also give me group pricing as well. Now, I drove the car with the roof out, yes it is a stiffer more solid ride then without them. I still need to drive it more to determine how much of a difference it is, but there is a difference. Car is definitely tighter. __________________ 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

06-25-2010	#33
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: New C4 Frame Braces Hey Jeff, thanks for taking the time to be our 'go-between' and road test writer! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

06-25-2010	#34
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: New C4 Frame Braces okay here is the deal.. Retail on these are $750, most cost is due to materials and low quantity at the moment (just starting) Yes he will do a group purchase. he is working out pricing discounts.. which will be tiered 10 units 20 units 30 units are the QTY breaks.. pricing for the GP like I said is being worked out __________________ 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