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Started by Rolling_Thunder, May 23, 2008, 11:59:33 AM

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Rolling_Thunder

May 23, 2008, 11:59:33 AM
Anyone want a product review ?

I am currently installing XV Motorsports inner fender braces and lower radiator support - All I gotta say is they are awesome!   Not a direct "take it out of the box and weld it in" thing but with the differences from car to car some trimming is necessary - I am 3/4 the way through the inner fender braces and I've been on them for only 2.5 hours...    not bad in my opinion, considering that includes cleaning, fitting, welding, and undercoating

My only gripe i think i'm going to have with the lower radiator support is that the mounting tab for my grill structure is going to need to he "modified" - again the parts are great and affordable for the average starving student....     Thanks XV!  :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Charger74

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May 23, 2008, 12:18:49 PM
Pics would be great...   :2thumbs:

Blown70

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May 23, 2008, 12:20:05 PM
Good to hear I wanted to add them to my 69.  My 70 is well   :rotz:

I agree pics would be great and thanks for the review!!

Tom

Rolling_Thunder

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May 23, 2008, 02:23:09 PM
once i get the things tacked in i'll post some pics....      :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

69bronzeT5

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May 23, 2008, 03:30:13 PM
How do the inner fender braces work? I heard they were good for pro-touring cars as they strengthen the frame???? I'm interested in them possibly...
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

Blown70

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May 23, 2008, 04:28:49 PM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on May 23, 2008, 03:30:13 PM
How do the inner fender braces work? I heard they were good for pro-touring cars as they strengthen the frame???? I'm interested in them possibly...

Cody if you go to there site you will see how they fit in, YES very good for chassis stiffening... IMHO......Pro-Touring or just makeing the car drive/handle better.

Tom

BrianShaughnessy

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May 24, 2008, 12:18:18 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on May 23, 2008, 11:59:33 AM

My only gripe i think i'm going to have with the lower radiator support is that the mounting tab for my grill structure is going to need to he "modified" - again the parts are great and affordable for the average starving student....     Thanks XV!  :2thumbs:


Yeah...   I talked with Pete about the rad support at last year's XV open house.    On a Plymouth (ie: road runner) it's fairly easy...  the Charger grille makes it a bit of a job.
I still haven't bought it although I have / had every intention of doing so.    If they had been available while my car was apart I'd have done it for sure.    I just don't feel like opening the can of worms up yet.
Black Betty:  1969 Charger R/T - X9 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
Sinnamon:  1969 Charger R/T - T5 440, 727, 3.23 8 3/4 high school sweetheart.

GT

#7
May 25, 2008, 10:40:50 PM
I installed the same parts on my 70 Charger as well.  Took about 2.5 hrs for the firewall/shock tower braces and maybe an hour for the lower radiator brace.   

I encountered that problem with the valence as well and modified it by slicing off the old unit (keeping the face, grill support and valence support tabs in place) and tacking it on to the XV brace. 

Here is a pic just before final weld:

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