Cusco Pillar side bar.
08-12-04, 07:13 PM
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no, I don't. Just found it while browsing for things to spend money on. Besides, all the FD guys are there in the 3rd gen forum taking about 1/4 panel braces so I think half a roll cage isn't so bad 
08-12-04, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rxmfn7
Ive never even seen those before.. Any links to where you found it, and a price?
They also have the Cusco rear 3-point and front bars, so I figured I'd get those long before a Door pillar brace, just thought I see what everyones opinion on it is.
08-12-04, 10:05 PM
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thickness does not determine the tensile strength or load tolerance of a brace.
a 30mm bar of solid steel can be weaker than a 17mm bar of hollow chromemoly alloy.
proper engineering negates the need to have big bulky bars in favor of using lighter stronger materials that connect at key structural points.
I don't know where that brace connects to on the FC, but it looks functional. May not be good bang for your buck on a street car, but if you do occasional auto-x or road racing, you should be able to see some improvements
a 30mm bar of solid steel can be weaker than a 17mm bar of hollow chromemoly alloy.
proper engineering negates the need to have big bulky bars in favor of using lighter stronger materials that connect at key structural points.
I don't know where that brace connects to on the FC, but it looks functional. May not be good bang for your buck on a street car, but if you do occasional auto-x or road racing, you should be able to see some improvements
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Originally Posted by Rxmfn7
Judging from that picture alone, it doesnt look thick enough to do a damn thing.. but I could be wrong.
but, then the logical side says "this is the import aftermarket, the only place you can find more BS is George W. Bush's ranch." but, then it's from Cusco and they aren't exactly know for useless products... I dunno, it'll go on my things to get if I don't put in a roll cage list
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