tri strut bar?
12-28-04, 11:27 AM
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tri strut bar?
does anybody have a verdict on this strut bar? I am also wondering if it is going to pose a problem when I put a torque brace on? thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33591
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33591
12-29-04, 01:52 PM
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nobody has ever had this strut brace? interesting? I guess I can figure out for myself that it will definately pose a problem with a engine torque brace. just wanted to see if anybody had any other opinions.
12-29-04, 02:02 PM
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looks pretty cool. a lot like the old skool strut bars racing beat made for the 1st and 2nd gen.
my only concern would be properly mounting it to the firewall. my friend had one of the RB ones ages ago and it tore out of the firewall.
my only concern would be properly mounting it to the firewall. my friend had one of the RB ones ages ago and it tore out of the firewall.
12-29-04, 04:13 PM
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nobody has ever had this strut brace? interesting? I guess I can figure out for myself that it will definately pose a problem with a engine torque brace. just wanted to see if anybody had any other opinions.
12-29-04, 04:14 PM
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I don't see that helping you at all; it doesn't triangulate in any way. Those points on the firewall, while convenient from a location point of view, are not necessarily structurally sound (they're probably just sheet metal, and you're going to have to get to the back of them to weld plates/place a nut/etc to do it right). You never know if that part of the firewall is going to flex in response to stresses from the strut tops; you may end up even cracking the windshield.
EDIT: looking at his other designs, he really needs to take a statics class
EDIT: looking at his other designs, he really needs to take a statics class
12-29-04, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by broken93
I don't see that helping you at all; it doesn't triangulate in any way. Those points on the firewall, while convenient from a location point of view, are not necessarily structurally sound (they're probably just sheet metal, and you're going to have to get to the back of them to weld plates/place a nut/etc to do it right). You never know if that part of the firewall is going to flex in response to stresses from the strut tops; you may end up even cracking the windshield.
EDIT: looking at his other designs, he really needs to take a statics class
EDIT: looking at his other designs, he really needs to take a statics class
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Originally Posted by jim kutschke
Well said Nic....By the way your motor mounts work great
12-29-04, 08:04 PM
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The only triangulated strut bar I would consider would be the RE Amemiya version. It is expensive but there are few who could complain about their craftsmanship IMHO.
12-29-04, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by broken93
Who's Nic, who are you, and how did you get my motor mounts? I only made one set, and a few hours ago, they were under my engine... Maybe I should ask, how did you get to AL from Ontario in 2 hrs?
12-30-04, 12:50 PM
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thanks gentlemen. thats what I wanted to hear. I am also looking for motor mounts. what are these mounts made by Broken09 all about?
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