Tunnel Brace
02-24-2003, 09:25 PM
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Re: Tunnel Brace I don't see much benefit in a tunnel brace unless you have subframe connectors that tie into the mounting location for that brace. The brace mounts on a rather flimsy stamped steel mount that looks rather flexable. I wont say that there is no improvement, but I'd expect minimal gains unless it is tied to your subframe connectors to complete the package. Just my thoughts.....good luck.
02-26-2003, 03:58 PM
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Re: Tunnel Brace I totally agree with what trackbird said.
The only reason I got one was because that's where my SLP SFC's came to for the third points. I figured connecting it all together would make everything as rigid as possible.
I can't say it's something that was a SOTP difference, but more piece of mind to keep my t-top car from twisting as much as possible.
Shay
The only reason I got one was because that's where my SLP SFC's came to for the third points. I figured connecting it all together would make everything as rigid as possible.
I can't say it's something that was a SOTP difference, but more piece of mind to keep my t-top car from twisting as much as possible.
Shay
02-26-2003, 04:14 PM
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Re: Tunnel Brace Get the http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...RTNUMBER=65050 , it's a great piece to have on your car.
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02-27-2003, 01:52 PM
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Re: Tunnel Brace I would have loved to have the BMR one (never pass up extra strength), but in order to go true duel I had to do away with that brace anyways so I'm glad I never got to that. I tried to figure out some way to make another that would fit but it would have hung too low to the ground.
But hey....the 6 point roll-bar "should" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> make up for the piece of corigated steel right? <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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<small>[ February 27, 2003, 01:55 PM: Message edited by: 2001CamaroGuy ]</small>
But hey....the 6 point roll-bar "should" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> make up for the piece of corigated steel right? <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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<small>[ February 27, 2003, 01:55 PM: Message edited by: 2001CamaroGuy ]</small>
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02-27-2003, 05:01 PM
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Re: Tunnel Brace </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 98-mongooSSe:
<strong> I didn't want to have to pull my driveshaft to install it.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Shay, you don't have to pull the shaft, all you need to do is remove the four u-joint strap bolts, drop the shaft in the rear just enough to slip the driveshaft loop over it and move the loop forward. Oh, it might be a good idea to reinstall the four u-joint bolts. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong> I didn't want to have to pull my driveshaft to install it.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Shay, you don't have to pull the shaft, all you need to do is remove the four u-joint strap bolts, drop the shaft in the rear just enough to slip the driveshaft loop over it and move the loop forward. Oh, it might be a good idea to reinstall the four u-joint bolts. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
03-02-2003, 07:33 AM
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Re: Tunnel Brace </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 01 ls1 z28 DA BRONX:
<strong> i mean if a bunch of companies make them, they gotta do something.. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL, yeah they do something... they make a good bit of money for the guys selling them to people who don't need them! Say it with me: Propaganda!
<strong> i mean if a bunch of companies make them, they gotta do something.. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL, yeah they do something... they make a good bit of money for the guys selling them to people who don't need them! Say it with me: Propaganda!
03-02-2003, 10:31 AM
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Re: Tunnel Brace Spend your money on something else. Just added weight that doesn't do anything in my opinion. I haven't had one on my car for awhile now.
03-02-2003, 11:57 AM
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Re: Tunnel Brace the trans cross memeber is right in front of it, so theres no rigity lost takin it out. It might just serve as a driveshaft safety loop, or a mounting point for subframes.
03-02-2003, 05:06 PM
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Re: Tunnel Brace </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Air21:
<strong> the trans cross memeber is right in front of it.... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">good point
<strong> the trans cross memeber is right in front of it.... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">good point
03-04-2003, 03:38 PM
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Re: Tunnel Brace I put in a Lakewood DSL instead. Got the extra rigidity and a safety item <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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