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08-16-2019, 04:27 PM | #1 |
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Trunk V-bar, yes or no?
Whhat do you think of trunk v-bars like the Beatrush? Do they worth or are they just a waste of trunk space?
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08-16-2019, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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bracing is never "a waste of space" but to what end and what are you trying to accomplish.
I would throw one in for mad racecar looks but for usabiity? wouldnt a proper 4 pt rolllbar with a cross bar across the rear legs do the same? kills the ability to carry tires and takes away some streetability Now.. i say all this but i actually looked into doing something like this coupled with a rear seat delete. I love the way this looks. its wild and committed and... well Im boy racer enough to live with it.. eventually |
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If you don't need much truck space go for it.
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unless your vehicle is a track rat, I would pass. The practicality of the twins is awesome. This is the equivalent of getting a new truck and mounting a giant tire that takes almost the entire bed. It is cool but only if your car is hardcore enough to warrant it.
.. Would it come with a mustang engraving? That might look strange in a twin. |
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No. Highly doubtful it is very effective. Looks like it might sorta stiffen where the shock/damper loads go, but isn't going to do much if anything for stabilizing all the more critical (for maintaining geometry) rear suspension pivot points.
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Thanks, I'd go for it and I'll post my impressions...
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Do you need the lower bar to run the V bar?
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It'd be fun to mount a laser interferometer in there to record deflection before and after installation. I always consider strut bars in the context of undesirable give in the elastomeric pivots throughout the vehicle.
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Edit:. If all you wanted were comparisons, strain gauges on structural components would probably be cheaper and give you more information on what is going on. |
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Actually, it would be super easy to make a jig to measure directly with a dial gauge. I got caught up reminiscing there for a minute.
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I'm basically saying that, at least in this chassis, stickers make more sense than strut bars.
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Only if the stickers have been properly designed.
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