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Old 02-13-2025   #19
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Default Re: Question on Sound Deadening Material for Interior

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Originally Posted by secondchance View Post
I had it installed on my first ZR1 about 30 years ago. OEM X brace is a steel stamping and a bit flimsy. I had a shop in Casselberry, Florida - Corvette Masters - cut a strip of sheet metal and weld it to the open side boxing it in to add strength. And I recall, front have tapped holes on the frame lining up with the X brace but the rear involved a plate with bolt fabricated and welded on to mount the X member. Stiffened the chassis substantially but reduced the clearance a bit.
https://www.corvettemasters.com/
yes i have seen them boxed for added strength. was it worth it? or do i sell it and go with the v2v?
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