I have cured the wheel hop in my 2005 CTSV.
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02-01-2014, 11:32 AM
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Looks a little different but functions the same as the old KARS brace. I have one on my car and it does work well. Doesn't do much for the wet asphalt though.
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02-01-2014, 11:46 AM
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You guys crack me up; lol!!!!!
Cool! Mine for my personal car is nothing like the KARS kit though. KARS appears to just handle the cradle and is more of a lateral bracing as mine is more of a Subframe connector. Make sense? Have any photos of it installed on YOUR car? Can't find any online installed.
Cool! Mine for my personal car is nothing like the KARS kit though. KARS appears to just handle the cradle and is more of a lateral bracing as mine is more of a Subframe connector. Make sense? Have any photos of it installed on YOUR car? Can't find any online installed.
02-01-2014, 11:51 AM
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Frankly, I think you could've gotten the same effect if you installed Revshift subframe bushings. And, at this point, you don't have any of the advantages of having a subframe because you connected the subframe to the body.
That said, I like the connection point on the body. Have you looked into building an X-style brace to stiffen up the body by itself?
That said, I like the connection point on the body. Have you looked into building an X-style brace to stiffen up the body by itself?
02-01-2014, 12:02 PM
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Frankly, I think you could've gotten the same effect if you installed Revshift subframe bushings. And, at this point, you don't have any of the advantages of having a subframe because you connected the subframe to the body.
That said, I like the connection point on the body. Have you looked into building an X-style brace to stiffen up the body by itself?
That said, I like the connection point on the body. Have you looked into building an X-style brace to stiffen up the body by itself?
I don't think we removed ANY benefits of the subframe, but that is just my opinion. Car rides just the same with very little extra noise if any. I really cannot tell if there is any. And to correct your statement, we SUPPORTED the subframe at the front to reduce the natural rotation moment of the cradle to reduce wheel hop.
As always, I look forward to your fuzzy logic and point of view as it really gets me to thinking about improvements, utopian situations and worst case scenarios. Thanks bud!!!!!
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02-01-2014, 01:32 PM
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So any chance you guys are going to make this as a full bolt on kit? Because not many people have the know how or capabilities to weld the re-inforcement plates you guys look to have made. Just a set of blind rivet nuts inserted into the unibody won't get it done in the long run IMO. Over time I would bet that area begins to get stressed and the aluminum would crack if the car is driven hard on a regular basis.
02-01-2014, 02:21 PM
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Wow, This looks like a killer solution. I'm surprised it took us all of 10 years to figure it out!
Even if it does require a little bit of welding, it would be totally worth it to take it to a shop to have done. It also wouldn't cost a bundle. The rest is just bolt-on.
Even if it does require a little bit of welding, it would be totally worth it to take it to a shop to have done. It also wouldn't cost a bundle. The rest is just bolt-on.