Fabricating chassis braces
Jan 25, 2019, 08:38 AM
#31
Oh, and while I highly doubt many of these brace will actually effect lap times, what would be cool to see is some videos that show the movement before the brace is tightened.
A buddy of mine had a brace in the suby that sorta mimicked the Evo brace and people argued if it did anything. So he took this video with two of the bolts removed to show how much the chassis was flexing in an autox run. After that, everyone wanted the brace. I would certainly suggest figuring out how to do the same even though I know its tough being under the car. That would go a long way in validating the usefulness.
You may be able to simplify things by creating maybe a droop test with 3 corners on stands and measure the sag with each part added individually. And then maybe with adding each in order of effect from the first test.
A buddy of mine had a brace in the suby that sorta mimicked the Evo brace and people argued if it did anything. So he took this video with two of the bolts removed to show how much the chassis was flexing in an autox run. After that, everyone wanted the brace. I would certainly suggest figuring out how to do the same even though I know its tough being under the car. That would go a long way in validating the usefulness.
You may be able to simplify things by creating maybe a droop test with 3 corners on stands and measure the sag with each part added individually. And then maybe with adding each in order of effect from the first test.
Jan 25, 2019, 09:39 AM
#32
Originally Posted by Dallas J
Oh, and while I highly doubt many of these brace will actually effect lap times, what would be cool to see is some videos that show the movement before the brace is tightened.
Its just another small percentage increase in body tuning
Its a worth while addition IMO
Jan 25, 2019, 10:45 AM
#34
Originally Posted by Dallas J
Oh, and while I highly doubt many of these brace will actually effect lap times, what would be cool to see is some videos that show the movement before the brace is tightened.
A buddy of mine had a brace in the suby that sorta mimicked the Evo brace and people argued if it did anything. So he took this video with two of the bolts removed to show how much the chassis was flexing in an autox run. After that, everyone wanted the brace. I would certainly suggest figuring out how to do the same even though I know its tough being under the car. That would go a long way in validating the usefulness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVR9TK0L1zU
You may be able to simplify things by creating maybe a droop test with 3 corners on stands and measure the sag with each part added individually. And then maybe with adding each in order of effect from the first test.
A buddy of mine had a brace in the suby that sorta mimicked the Evo brace and people argued if it did anything. So he took this video with two of the bolts removed to show how much the chassis was flexing in an autox run. After that, everyone wanted the brace. I would certainly suggest figuring out how to do the same even though I know its tough being under the car. That would go a long way in validating the usefulness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVR9TK0L1zU
You may be able to simplify things by creating maybe a droop test with 3 corners on stands and measure the sag with each part added individually. And then maybe with adding each in order of effect from the first test.
Feb 12, 2019, 08:53 PM
#38
Oh i made some for my car but there was so much interest on these that i decided to make some to see what happens. People really showed their support. Im honored. I will be selling my center brace that i made and i may make a couple of the side arms. Some people showed interest in those. I may make more sets of the fender braces but it will be to order if theres enough interest in them.
Last edited by nor11384; Feb 12, 2019 at 09:08 PM.
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Mar 2, 2019, 07:13 PM
#42
Originally Posted by kaj
Is that necessary? I.E. Is the car stiffer with the larger bracing? Otherwise ,it's just added weight.
Mar 3, 2019, 10:31 AM
#45
Originally Posted by nor11384
only 1lb difference...stop eating hamburgers for a day and you make up the difference...I’ve held them both in my hand (obviously I make them) and I’ll take these all day...I’ve been after this material for a while but local shops don’t carry it...finally got my hands on it...
