[Poje]

For those who checked the available Ultra Racing bars for our cars, there was one, the RT2-1304, that was never shown installed in a Picture. Even sites that sell that bar are not even sure where it goes, they naming it differently...

Well, those who said it was a "Rear Frame brace" are correct !

It goes under the Rear bumper, connecting to the end of the "Frame rails." (Since our cars have a monocoque layout, we cant call it a frame...)

Here you can see it installed :

But for it to fit in that spot, it takes a bit of grinding/machining :

As you can see, all holes were grinded and the 2 holes at the end were sloted.

Why ? Because in North America, our Bumpers are bigger and stronger then elsewhere, so they take more space and the Bar cant fit if you dont modify it, but it was a rather easy mod to do.


I hope this answers our questions on this mystery bar !

P.S : Pictures can be seen larger by right clicking on them...

 

[shawn672]

Sweet!
I see the list of model numbers here (http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/100-enhancements/12952-chassis-suspension-upgrades-go.html) but is there perhaps a list of importance, say for those bars that made a greater impact than others? Any recommendations on ones to start with?

Also, how's the car handling now with the XA coilovers and bars? Coming from a race car pretty much so I'm not used to suspension travel or body roll what so ever...

 

[Poje]

Sweet!
I see the list of model numbers here (http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/100-enhancements/12952-chassis-suspension-upgrades-go.html) but is there perhaps a list of importance, say for those bars that made a greater impact than others? Any recommendations on ones to start with?

Also, how's the car handling now with the XA coilovers and bars? Coming from a race car pretty much so I'm not used to suspension travel or body roll what so ever...

Yes i made a link in that Thread btw.

Right now the car is pretty stiff, lol, i love it !

It feels great and with the Tires i have, its even better. I will know for sure when i try Autocrossing with it this summer.

 

[spacedout]

Would adding the cruze hitch add the same type of rear frame bracing for similar price and also add functionality of the hitch?

 

[Poje]

Would adding the cruze hitch add the same type of rear frame bracing for similar price and also add functionality of the hitch?

Thats a good question, maybe, but the weight would be much heavier...

 

[blk88verde]

It goes under the Rear bumper, connecting to the end of the "Frame rails." (Since our cars have a monocoque layout, we cant call it a frame...)

Nice! do you need to remove the bumper cover to install? Would you have a step by step instruction for the install? I would like to add one to my car - just wondering what is involved to install.

 

[Poje]

You dont need to remove the Bumper, just remove one of the 2 pins holding it on the bottom and then the Bar can slide in.

 

[jakkaroo]

nice find,almost makes me wanna sell my wheels and buy some bracing and take the cruze to the track

 

[H3LLON3ARTH]

nice find,almost makes me wanna sell my wheels and buy some bracing and take the cruze to the track

Ill buy them lol

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[Poje]

nice find,almost makes me wanna sell my wheels and buy some bracing and take the cruze to the track

Hehe, im gonna try Autocross this year for the 1st time, looking foward to it !

 

[H3LLON3ARTH]

Hehe, im gonna try Autocross this year for the 1st time, looking foward to it !

Its a ton of fun

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[Smurfenstein]

nice find,almost makes me wanna sell my wheels and buy some bracing and take the cruze to the track

Don't, just don't haha. Without the 1.4 and decent power, handling alone isn't worth getting rid of your stance.

 

[Poje]

Don't, just don't haha. Without the 1.4 and decent power, handling alone isn't worth getting rid of your stance.

Well, i saw some peeps having fun on Autocross with crapier cars then a 1.8 Cruze, lol.

 

[.:. Cruze.R.dad .:.]

Do you by any chance Poje remember what size you made the two holes? I'm interested in buying the part as well. I would really appreciate that thanks.