Topic: LatinVenom Front Chassis Brace project 5th order

[Aspenrose]

Add me to the next order, black please! Wartie's testimony put me over the top, now to find time to get the DDM rear brace on, and hitch, I'll be almost caught up with GXP mods...

[LatinVenom]

id like one of these chassis braces in silver. how do i go about ordering one of these,and how much shipped to ny?

Quad4racer.
You have by posting in this thread, however they are done in batches of 10 or more in order to keep the price as it is.
Shipping is computed by you once I have the product on hand.
I do not charge for handling or tack more money to the shipping charges.
I am a member of this Forum community and do this for the members of the Forum pretty much at cost.
I am not a Vendor, although I do contribute close to the same fees as a Vendor does here.
It would be unfair to do any less for Joe.

GJ, thanks for your continue support.  I do need one of the moderators to start a new thread since it is a sticky thread.

[Dr. Gronk]

I finally installed mine yesterday. I didn't need to unplug the fan, but I did find it impossible to get the passenger side side bolt back in from the top (due to turbo and intake pipes). Anyone else have this issue? I'll try from underneath once I can get the car raised.  My arms is a little mangled up from trying to weasle it in there yesterday.

What torque are ppl installing the bolts to? I tightened to the point I felt comfortable with, but I'm curious how tight others are torquing too.

[Wartie]

Mine was parked on the lift when I installed it. I did raise it at one point, but you are better off from the top. The marks on your arm will heal. I think I used the smallest ratchet I had to get the bolt in then switched to a box end wrench to get it tight.
 I just saw in another post that you have a Hahn, so I will not be of much help. Both the N/A and the GXP went in from the top.

[LatinVenom]

Dr. Gronk.
I never tried a torque wrench since there is not much room.
I did mine with a 3/8 wrench and they have been there now for about 2 years.
I do periodically check to see if I need to re tight them but so far they have hold up.
If you feel comfortable with what you did, it should be fine.
The bolts that we use are the same as the ones that hold the hood.
Check those with the same wrench and see if they feel the same to you.

[LatinVenom]

Add me to the next order, black please! Wartie's testimony put me over the top, now to find time to get the DDM rear brace on, and hitch, I'll be almost caught up with GXP mods...

Done

[DeepBlueGXP]

I found that the bolds on the side of the frame are easily put on if you drive the car up on ramps and tighten them from under the car.

Use a ratchet wrench.

[06CoolSolstice]

Put my LV brace on the other day in 10 min.!  I have the GMPP air intake so the bolts were easy to access, and I did not need to unplug the fan went right on, took her out on Mulholland Highway and there is a noticeable difference.  I also have the DDM tunnel brace and backbone, with each addition the car is getting better and better.

[stealthsky]

I would like one in silver please

[LatinVenom]

Add it to the list.

[Gentleman Jack]

LV continues to amaze. Is this list number 10?

[Sol Asylum]

I think maybe it's eleventeen

[critter]

I apologize for maybe wasting some time on this thread but being new to the forums I need aq quick primer on what this is, what it does, who should have it and why...Thanks,,,,

[Sly Bob]

You can find links to all the information about this great product back at the first post in this thread. The front brace ties the two front frame rails together to improve the handling and ride of our Kappas.

[critter]

You can find links to all the information about this great product back at the first post in this thread. The front brace ties the two front frame rails together to improve the handling and ride of our Kappas.

I found a little bit there. Do you apply to the front only? Can the rear be left alone with this applied? Is this a reasonable install or will it need a hoist etc? How long to put on? Sorry for the questions but this stuff is pretty new to me so I'm not even quite sure what to ask to know if this is something I should do or not. If it makes it a better vehicle - I'm good. Does it make more technical sense if one has had  Dyno and added HP with the HF Cat or is this immaterial? ...Thanks (and over to the pros...)

[Critterman]

There are 3 brakes for the front by different manufactures, one is top mounted the other two bottom mounted.  No lift needed but it does make it different.

There is also a tunnel brace to stiffen the center of the car.

and finally there are two rear braces by two different manufacturers.  Each brace (front, center, rear) stiffen that part of the car and improve the handling of the car.  All of them from a Stock N/A to a highly modified GXP benefit from each and all of the blades.  If you never drive above the yellow posted speed limits you don't need any of them.

[critter]

There are 3 brakes for the front by different manufactures, one is top mounted the other two bottom mounted.  No lift needed but it does make it different.

There is also a tunnel brace to stiffen the center of the car.

and finally there are two rear braces by two different manufacturers.  Each brace (front, center, rear) stiffen that part of the car and improve the handling of the car.  All of them from a Stock N/A to a highly modified GXP benefit from each and all of the blades.  If you never drive above the yellow posted speed limits you don't need any of them.

It isn't so much the straightaway speed but I love the feel in these cars of cornering and holding the line I pick at speeds I would not consider with another vehicle. That's the fun from my motorcycle too. So, having said that, are the braces as much for high speed as they are for cornering? And, if do, is a front brace the place or other? (critter2 to critter1) p.s. I have been 'critter' since high school and this also my road name with Rolling Thunder...

[miller11386]

probeam and backbone have been on my car for a while, and yes it is a huge benefit in the corners.

As far as straight line driving, you see less wheel hop as you launch.

I have always though about the LV brace, but never have pulled the trigger.

[LatinVenom]

Miller.
For drag racing as Joe (DeepBlueGXP) experienced, the front of the car does not twist as much and the front wheels stay together.
As Critterman said, it ties the whole chassis together when you have all  3 pieces on.

[Gentleman Jack]

It isn't so much the straightaway speed but I love the feel in these cars of cornering and holding the line I pick at speeds I would not consider with another vehicle. That's the fun from my motorcycle too. So, having said that, are the braces as much for high speed as they are for cornering? And, if do, is a front brace the place or other? (critter2 to critter1) p.s. I have been 'critter' since high school and this also my road name with Rolling Thunder...

Get all three. It makes the car better, safer and more comfortable, no matter what speeds you drive or on what type of roads.

As for you being named critter since high school, unless you graduated in the late 1700's Critterman got his name first. He got his in the Navy while serving on the USS Constitution's maiden voyage.

But, two critters are better than one. Are you a good supervisor too?

[critter]

Get all three. It makes the car better, safer and more comfortable, no matter what speeds you drive or on what type of roads.

As for you being named critter since high school, unless you graduated in the late 1700's Critterman got his name first. He got his in the Navy while serving on the USS Constitution's maiden voyage.

But, two critters are better than one. Are you a good supervisor too?

I kinda figured - that's why I said critter2 to critter1. BY supervisor do you mean - am I good at watching other people work? Yes, yes I am!

Let's say I do want to follow the advice at some time about these three add-ons, can you do them piecemeal or should I plan on doing the three together/ Also, what other tweaks are necessary after these? Do you need to realign wheel, rebalance tires etc..If youa re changing the engineering of the vehicle then some other tweaks need to happen, no?

[Critterman]

If you want the LV brace I would buy it now as they are always a limited run item.  But I don't know if I would start with it.  I personally started in the back and worked forward. 

The only other Critter I have know was a tireman on a NASCAR pit crew and i haven't heard from him in years.  He had joined a couple of the Mayan Riviera boards I was on.

[critter]

If you want the LV brace I would buy it now as they are always a limited run item.  But I don't know if I would start with it.  I personally started in the back and worked forward. 

The only other Critter I have know was a tireman on a NASCAR pit crew and i haven't heard from him in years.  He had joined a couple of the Mayan Riviera boards I was on.

So, is this the DDM backbone is see writen up? Is this what to get or is there something better technically and better suited for the Skys. It could be that this is it but I need to ask. You are the first other Critter I have even come across so it's great to meetcha! For people like me who want to do things right and learn, you guys are just awesome to share what you know - it takes time and that's not a small thing..Thanks

[Sly Bob]

The beauty of this forum is that unlike the others for our cars, it's not owned by some big faceless corporation but an enthusiast like you and I.

Yeah the DDM Backbone, Probeam and LatinVenom's front brace is what a lot of us are running. Some are running DDM's front brace as well but it serves a different purpose on our cars. Like Critterman said though, if you are considering LV's brace you had better order it soon as it may not be available much longer. Once everyone gets one and he can no longer get a group of 10 people together to order from his supplier, there will be no more.

[critter]

The beauty of this forum is that unlike the others for our cars, it's not owned by some big faceless corporation but an enthusiast like you and I.

Yeah the DDM Backbone, Probeam and LatinVenom's front brace is what a lot of us are running. Some are running DDM's front brace as well but it serves a different purpose on our cars. Like Critterman said though, if you are considering LV's brace you had better order it soon as it may not be available much longer. Once everyone gets one and he can no longer get a group of 10 people together to order from his supplier, there will be no more.

What do they cost? I have a Silver Pearl Sky Redline so would this be silver then? Who do I contact? When is the next order being gathered up?