DDM Backbone, Probeam, and Venom Brace Install - Page 2

LatinVenom · 11-24-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by silverfox90

Keep us posted on the install and the difference in ride. I am looking to do these mods myself, but the backbone is out of stock right now. I will probably do the front brace and rebar for now.

The ProBeam is a better fit to our car since it mimics the ZOK piece.

armortanker76 · 11-24-2012, 07:05 PM

Here is a picture of my Cross Bay Brace installed on my 2006 NA Solstice by DDM. I also have the 3/8 inch thick Back Bone Race Version and the rear Pro Beam installed. I did all three at one time along with the Valve Cover, Coil Cover, and power steering relocation earlier this week at DDMWorks. All the suspension mods helped out and I can tell a MAJOR difference in the handling of my car.

King-Oka · 11-24-2012, 07:28 PM

Nice - the wireways really dress it up.

jareed17 · 11-26-2012, 05:25 PM

I just bought the backbone! Something called Extreme version 1 for only $144. 1/2 thick. There is an exteme 2 also but I've never head of them having these. I jumped on the extreme for only $144 + 10% off for cyber Monday!

jareed17 · 11-26-2012, 07:11 PM

I just installed the Venom bar (no backbone or probeam installed yet) and wow I can tell a huge difference! It feels so much steadier and firmer! I always disliked the front end motion, but its great now! Huge gain for a little investment! I'm looking foward to getting the backbone in the next few days!

JesseB · 11-26-2012, 08:28 PM

thanks for the update!! keep posting as you install (hopefully one by one)

jareed17 · 11-26-2012, 08:38 PM

Oh and as for the installation, it was very easy to install. I didn't even disconnect the battery or the fan as it said I should. You go in from the top of the car inbetween the engine and the front fan. For me, it was easiest to turn it upside down, as instructions say, then I slipped in in from the passenger side to the drivers side, went to the drivers side and pulled it in till it fell into place on the passenger side. I did not remove the bolts before doing this, which did make it a little more difficult, but it still was a quick project anyways.

silverfox90 · 11-26-2012, 09:27 PM

I'd be interested in meeting up to check out your car once everything is done or even helping out with the install if you needed. I am in Flower Mound not too far from Lewisville.

jareed17 · 11-27-2012, 01:14 PM

Yeah that would be cool

BuzzardT · 11-27-2012, 02:05 PM

I have the Venon Brace and the Probeam installed. I also have the Backbone setting in the Office for several months now( have a phobia on getting under a car). The handling has stiffened up a lot. I will get the Backbone on of these days and that should take it to the next level.

jareed17 · 12-03-2012, 07:37 AM

Well, I have the Extreme backbone installed now. I haven't driven it very aggressive lately, but I'm not noticing much of a difference. Its a little stiffer, but it has a smaller impact than the venom bar. I'll probably install the probeam by the end of the month. Anyone recommend the ZOK sway bars after I finish these upgrades?

wspohn · 12-03-2012, 09:27 AM

Your cheapest upgrade on the sway bars would be to buy a set of stock GXP bars from someone that has converted to something else. They ARE the ZOK bars for the NA. The GXP ZOK are stiffer yet.

LatinVenom · 12-03-2012, 04:33 PM

Second what wspohn posted for you.

King-Oka · 12-03-2012, 10:07 PM

Wspohn is probably just trying to flog his old bars. Oh wait - he already did - to me! They do work, especially after you get them installed right side up

rob the elder · 12-04-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by King-Oka

Wspohn is probably just trying to flog his old bars. Oh wait - he already did - to me! They do work, especially after you get them installed right side up

Can you say flogging his bar on this forum?