Reply With QuoteI have proof how much coin they save when you have an accident too. Not to mention the integrity they add to the vehicle.
Yes it does, right to the spring/shock/coilover where it should be.
The passenger compartment/A-pillar is so much thicker & stronger there's not much chance for flex or movement there.
My friend Jon and I came up with these for the AE86 a while ago:
I've had Ueo style (flatbar) and a round/tube style, these are the 3rd version and should be even better. IMO properly made bracing (or reinforcing such as stitch welding), such as these are one of the most overlooked upgrades to a proper chassis setup.
Andrew
Last edited by assassin10000; 10th August 2010 at 02:04 PM.
I have proof how much coin they save when you have an accident too. Not to mention the integrity they add to the vehicle.
that brace looks pretty sweet, did you make that assassin? sexy fab work. whats the lock tab looking thing?
that tab is where it bolts next to the strut tower, id imagine its designed to spread the load alittle
actually i think it has a thread in it and youre supposed to put it inside the skirt so you have something to bolt to
^ Kinda both.
It's design allows you to slip it in the already present opening in the chassis/fender rail to thread the bolts in once you've drilled two relatively small holes. That way it's not a giant pain in the ass to install (IE drilling cutting larger holes below/behind to access, or having to weld anything on). It also spreads the load on that part of the chassis making it a stronger mounting point.
My design, but my friends work/welding. He's a structural welder (awnings/buildings/overhangs/etc) with 20+ years of experience.
Here's a pic showing it installed on another guys car, you can see the end of the 'tab' in it:
Andrew
Last edited by assassin10000; 12th August 2010 at 12:48 PM.
I'm all for mods as much as the next bloke but if you are ever involved in an accident on the road where someone is seriously injured or killed you WILL be raped in the arse with no lube.
then you will get raped in the ass with no lube for having coil-overs, strut brace, half cage, etc etc anyway - so, drive a stock car or dont worry about it.
Maybe, but those things are a lot less obvious to the structural engineer when he's looking for the reason your shitbox decapitated little old Ezma Mae as she collected her morning newspaper.
this is why you need braces. and no this car was not involved in any sort of collision whatsoever:
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