my new strut-weezy-bar
Originally posted by alex_alex
blue rocket, how easy are these to put on? is it as simple as just unscrewing the old one and screwing in the new one? or does something need to be done with the suspension?
blue rocket, how easy are these to put on? is it as simple as just unscrewing the old one and screwing in the new one? or does something need to be done with the suspension?
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blue rocket,
I have the cusco bar like you have but not in titanium. I believe it is the triangle os version. But did you have to file down or use a cut off wheel for the body screw that stuck up on the strut tower. The base of the stock strut tower bar was thin enough to where it would not interfear with this "screw", but the Cusco one had a much thicker base that when you put it on it would not be go down on the strut tower as this screw was in the way.
Takes a minute or two by the way to cut this off with a dremel, not a big deal. Just want to know if the titanium one is made different.
I have the cusco bar like you have but not in titanium. I believe it is the triangle os version. But did you have to file down or use a cut off wheel for the body screw that stuck up on the strut tower. The base of the stock strut tower bar was thin enough to where it would not interfear with this "screw", but the Cusco one had a much thicker base that when you put it on it would not be go down on the strut tower as this screw was in the way.
Takes a minute or two by the way to cut this off with a dremel, not a big deal. Just want to know if the titanium one is made different.
nope, didnt modify a thing!
Diesel - crampin my style again, eh!??
Diesel - crampin my style again, eh!??
Originally posted by kcevo
blue rocket,
I have the cusco bar like you have but not in titanium. I believe it is the triangle os version. But did you have to file down or use a cut off wheel for the body screw that stuck up on the strut tower. The base of the stock strut tower bar was thin enough to where it would not interfear with this "screw", but the Cusco one had a much thicker base that when you put it on it would not be go down on the strut tower as this screw was in the way.
Takes a minute or two by the way to cut this off with a dremel, not a big deal. Just want to know if the titanium one is made different.
blue rocket,
I have the cusco bar like you have but not in titanium. I believe it is the triangle os version. But did you have to file down or use a cut off wheel for the body screw that stuck up on the strut tower. The base of the stock strut tower bar was thin enough to where it would not interfear with this "screw", but the Cusco one had a much thicker base that when you put it on it would not be go down on the strut tower as this screw was in the way.
Takes a minute or two by the way to cut this off with a dremel, not a big deal. Just want to know if the titanium one is made different.
Titanium bar looks real good. Only problem I would have is I doubt it helps anything. More than likely only hurts performance as it has more flex in its' properties. Maybe if I could find a nice thick aluminum bar I would go that route. It would have to be larger to make up for steels strength, but still lighter.
Density (lb/in3): Lightest->Heaviest
1)Carbon Fiber (AS4/3501-6) - 0.057
2)Aluminum (2024) - 0.101
3)Titanium (MILT) - 0.159
4)Steel (1025) - 0.282
Stiffness (Msi): Stiffest->Flexiest(?)
1)Steel - 30
2)Carbon - 20.6
3)Titanium - 15.7
4)Aluminum - 10.4
Stiffness to Weight ratio (E/d)
1)Carbon - 361.40
2)Steel - 106.38
3)Aluminum - 102.97
4)Titanium - 98.74
Density (lb/in3): Lightest->Heaviest
1)Carbon Fiber (AS4/3501-6) - 0.057
2)Aluminum (2024) - 0.101
3)Titanium (MILT) - 0.159
4)Steel (1025) - 0.282
Stiffness (Msi): Stiffest->Flexiest(?)
1)Steel - 30
2)Carbon - 20.6
3)Titanium - 15.7
4)Aluminum - 10.4
Stiffness to Weight ratio (E/d)
1)Carbon - 361.40
2)Steel - 106.38
3)Aluminum - 102.97
4)Titanium - 98.74
Last edited by mayhem; Nov 5, 2003 at 10:18 AM.
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Mayhem,
Actually, the stiffness-weight ratios of all three metals are roughly similar. Titanium excels in terms of tensile strength and elongation as compared to steel or aluminum. Which is why it is a very good choice for submarine hulls and bicycle frames. To me, the major drawback of titanium is high cost; it'll always be significantly more expensive to extract and fabricate. Which is why I prefer aluminum parts to titanium.
Not that the differences between the 3 metals, steel, aluminum and titanium is large enough to make any kind of noticeable difference to even the most sensitive driver. Structure and design is far more important than type of metal used. Consider that as the diameter of a tube increases, its stiffness increases exponentially; a 2-inch tube is eight times stiffer than a 1-inch tube.
Actually, the stiffness-weight ratios of all three metals are roughly similar. Titanium excels in terms of tensile strength and elongation as compared to steel or aluminum. Which is why it is a very good choice for submarine hulls and bicycle frames. To me, the major drawback of titanium is high cost; it'll always be significantly more expensive to extract and fabricate. Which is why I prefer aluminum parts to titanium.
Not that the differences between the 3 metals, steel, aluminum and titanium is large enough to make any kind of noticeable difference to even the most sensitive driver. Structure and design is far more important than type of metal used. Consider that as the diameter of a tube increases, its stiffness increases exponentially; a 2-inch tube is eight times stiffer than a 1-inch tube.
