LCABS Lateral...Yes...Another Chassis Brace

[der affe]

From LCAB (lower control arm bushing) to LCAB (affectionately known as lolly pops to the dorks) Bracket.

Basically it's purpose is to reduce the compliance of the uni-body frame between the LCABs and additionally holds the brackets in double shear.



I'll measure and shoot one installed asap...

About the same as the X brace though.

that would be great. i am running bilstein sports with H&R sports so i should be OK. going to switch to coil overs soon, but only for a stiffer spring rate, keeping the same height

[DCColegrove]

Was there an answer to the "fit a convertible??" question I missed? Specifically a 93 E30 325i Cabrio. I'd order a whole dang host of frame strengthening parts for this car if they fit: Better Strut Tower Brace (the scrawny Eibach one I'm using now is probably not helping a bit), Lower X-Brace, Rear X-Brace. LOTS of Cabrios sold over the years that need tightened-up handling as they wobble into the geriatric years.

both the Front Lower X, front strut Brace and this brace fit the Cabriolet e30s...

And yes they need them don't they...

unfortunately the rear is another story.

[Stephen]

Was there an answer to the "fit a convertible??" question I missed? Specifically a 93 E30 325i Cabrio. I'd order a whole dang host of frame strengthening parts for this car if they fit: Better Strut Tower Brace (the scrawny Eibach one I'm using now is probably not helping a bit), Lower X-Brace, Rear X-Brace. LOTS of Cabrios sold over the years that need tightened-up handling as they wobble into the geriatric years.

He just told me it reduces shudder under acceleration in cabbies, so im guess this brace will fit

[Irish1]

Was there an answer to the "fit a convertible??" question I missed? Specifically a 93 E30 325i Cabrio. I'd order a whole dang host of frame strengthening parts for this car if they fit: Better Strut Tower Brace (the scrawny Eibach one I'm using now is probably not helping a bit), Lower X-Brace, Rear X-Brace. LOTS of Cabrios sold over the years that need tightened-up handling as they wobble into the geriatric years.

[SamE30e]

Bolt in Roll Bar...

I'd love to...

The problem is that it would be expensive to produce and I could not compete with (meaning the price) what is already out there.

Bolt in roll bar would be amazing!!

[Stephen]

Yes under extreme conditions but not the kind of feedback you get out of the X brace.

It does give the ride a bit more "solid" feel and it does reduce "shudder" on acceleration in the cabriolet.

Hmm, interesting... I like the concept of the whole "Chassis bar light" for DDs and more affordable...

Depending on how xmas break goes, i might look into one of these

[DCColegrove]

Would it then affect the steering fell, say, making if feel heavier, or more precise?

Yes under extreme conditions but not the kind of feedback you get out of the X brace.

It does give the ride a bit more "solid" feel and it does reduce "shudder" on acceleration in the cabriolet.

[Stephen]

From LCAB (lower control arm bushing) to LCAB (affectionately known as lolly pops to the dorks) Bracket.

Basically it's purpose is to reduce the compliance of the uni-body frame between the LCABs and additionally holds the brackets in double shear.

Would it then affect the steering feel, say, making if feel heavier, or more precise?

[DCColegrove]

So it goes from Control arm to control arm?

From LCAB (lower control arm bushing) to LCAB (affectionately known as lolly pops to the dorks) Bracket.

Basically it's purpose is to reduce the compliance of the uni-body frame between the LCABs and additionally holds the brackets in double shear.

how is the ground clearance with it installed?

I'll measure and shoot one installed asap...

About the same as the X brace though.

[der affe]

how is the ground clearance with it installed?

[Stephen]

Here is the LCAB Cross Brace:

So it goes from Control arm to control arm?

[DCColegrove]

Here is the LCAB Cross Brace:

[jms16v]

would be interested in seeing a prototype of a harness bar.

[golde30]

will the harness bar be similar to the SPARCO unit? its a good design, but fits the e30 terribly, i just have mine sitting around...

[e30s52]

I have been looking for a harness bar for along time. Would you possible do a bundle package with some discount if i guy the rear X-brace, harness bar, and lower x-brace?