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ObliqueFD 08-19-03 10:30 PM

Strut Bar Oval or D shaped?
 
I am going to get a front strut bar soon by Cusco. It gives the option of Oval shaped or D shaped. What are the differences and advantages of each other?

FormerPorscheGuy 08-19-03 10:38 PM

Will a D shaped even fit?

ObliqueFD 08-19-03 11:12 PM

So should I go with oval?

IRPerformance 08-19-03 11:55 PM

The style indicates the cross sectional shape of the metal. I think the d is stronger.

Fish 08-20-03 03:45 AM


Originally posted by FormerPorscheGuy
Will a D shaped even fit?
I hope so. I have got my Cusco D 40PHi brace on order at the moment.

If Cusco says it fits, I'll take their word for it.

Dan

Jason 08-20-03 11:48 AM

Difference between the 2 bars is the oval has blue ends and the D has silver.

Jason

Sprockett 08-20-03 12:43 PM

I got the D-shape - fits and works great

turbojeff 08-20-03 01:00 PM

The bar is loaded in tension, cross section shape doesn't really matter, the area of the cross section does. The stock R1/R2 bar is steel which is about 3X stiffer than aluminum with the same cross sectional area.

adam c 08-20-03 01:05 PM

Buy the one that looks the best to you. If it fits right, the performance differences wont't be measureable, and you won't be able to tell the difference.


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