1G Fender braces for 1g and GVR-4 (reduce chassis flex)

[Ludachris]

I know of at least one member here who bought a set of these, but wondering if anyone else since has installed them:

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/DD-3-Point...-4G63-87-93-/352080838738?hash=item51f9a74052

The 1g chassis is already pretty stiff up front, but maybe these would help reduce flex even more. Would love to see someone run a test after installing to see how effective they are.

 

[Mech Addict]

Interesting product; though I question whether the reduced fore-aft flex is worth the added weight. This basically ties the outer side of the strut tower to the door hinge mounting points (which are probably solid anchor points, I'd say). Not clear on how the attachment to the fender/strut tower works, or if the hinge bolts are long enough to be reused with this added in. I've never had my fenders off, so can't say if there are already some kind of fasteners in there, though I'm sure others will know. Seems it would compliment a typical engine bay strut tower tie bar. The ebay description doesn't call out the 1G as an application, at least that I could see. They do look reasonably well made, from the limited photo provided.I'd imagine they must weigh at least 5lbs apiece? Perhaps this would make a good next level step after track-oriented coil-overs and regular tower brace, for those doing tight road racing or rally.

 

[Ludachris]

Interesting product; though I question whether the reduced fore-aft flex is worth the added weight. This basically ties the outer side of the strut tower to the door hinge mounting points (which are probably solid anchor points, I'd say). Not clear on how the attachment to the fender/strut tower works, or if the hinge bolts are long enough to be reused with this added in. I've never had my fenders off, so can't say if there are already some kind of fasteners in there, though I'm sure others will know. Seems it would compliment a typical engine bay strut tower tie bar. The ebay description doesn't call out the 1G as an application, at least that I could see. They do look reasonably well made, from the limited photo provided.I'd imagine they must weigh at least 5lbs apiece? Perhaps this would make a good next level step after track-oriented coil-overs and regular tower brace, for those doing tight road racing or rally.

We had a 1g owner here in the forums install them a few years ago:
https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/1...d-will-a-vr4-brace-fit.515353/#post-153703204

Many of the suspension/chassis products made for a GVR-4 tend to fit the 1g. The question about this particular type of product is whether it truly does reduce flex, knowing how rigid the 1g/GVR-4 chassis already is. Someone would have to measure the chassis flex before and after. I believe Kevin (@greengoblin) took measurements for his 2g braces by parking his car on a sloped driveway at an angle and checked reference points. Hopefully someone can do that with these 1g braces.

 

[kurt-i]

I just started making 1G braces.

 

[Ludachris]

I just started making 1G braces.

Hey Kurt, looks like you would be a perfect fit for the Freelancer membership here on the site:
https://www.dsmtuners.com/account/upgrades

It will help get more exposure to the parts you're offering. That's what Kevin has been doing with his fender braces here over the years. We'd love to get a few more fabricators in here making quality parts for the platform.

 

[kurt-i]

Thanks. I didn't want to post the link because I'm not really active here and need to read the rules again. Made my account quite a few years ago.

I make quite a few parts for these cars already. Probably wouldn't qualify for freelance.

 

[Ludachris]

Thanks. I didn't want to post the link because I'm not really active here and need to read the rules again. Made my account quite a few years ago.

I make quite a few parts for these cars already. Probably wouldn't qualify for freelance.

Appreciate that consideration Kurt - PM me and we can discuss.

 

[Mech Addict]

So what is being bolted into with the forward end? A guy could perhaps get some sense of the effect of these if you ran them for a day only lightly torqued, and see what kind of wear resulted from the movement. Kind of a pain to take fenders off and on to do it, though.

 

[pagosa dsm]

Made mine with square tubing last year

 

[talon77]

Made mine with square tubing last year

Here is a pic of the square tubing brace you made @pagosa dsm

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[agentorange313]

Boosted Fabrication just came out with a set for the 1gs.
https://www.boostedfabrication.com/collections/all/products/1g-dsm-fender-braces

I have them in my Galant VR4 but didnt notice a difference. The whole cars got poly mounts and I don't road race it so I don't think my vehicle is the best candidate for measuring a difference.