a 1 peice design would be best
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Originally posted by exdosOriginally posted by M3 Compact
I agree with the theory Exdos, it's just that the offerings aren't strong enough and don't have substantial enough mounts to work effectively.
The turrets are strong - any forces that cause them to flex aren't going to be deterred by chocolate strut braces with toffee mountings.
As previously, I'm not saying they're useless - just over rated. They're more of a bling thing imo.
:?: A triangulated lattice design could be made to keep the weight down.
Originally posted by Rags
Originally posted by [uC W[/u]]Placebo
Originally posted by RaspberryI used to be in the Mazda MX5 club and most of the members had fitted a strut brace.
Tha Mazda handled better than the Zed and was even BETTER with a strut brace fitted.
As with all things car related there are arguments both ways, some consider that pulling negative camber on to the inside wheel of a McPherson strut type car could be more detrimental than allowing the turrets to move independently.
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Originally posted by Leea 1 peice design would be best
I think as mentioned above the best braces are those triangulated to the bulkhead (which factory fitted braces tend to be like the Z4 and I bet a Lambo would be that some on the roadster forum mentioned), or one that is incorporated in to a roll cage would be the ultimate bracing but would require big holes through the bulkhead!!
I also think that the body flex isn't much compard to the rubber bushes/top mounts; these will deflect a lot more (and before) the body would IMO.
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Originally posted by M3 Compact
I've folded an OMP strut brace like a banana, without permanent distortion of the seam welded/strengthened/gusseted turrets.S50 - '99 Estoril/Estoril-Black
Mods - KW 3 Coilovers, H&R ARBs, Raid steering wheel, Wiechers Sport half-rollcage & strut brace, Simota CAI, Powerflex front and beam bushes, Beyern Mesh 18".
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Originally posted by MrMickoOriginally posted by M3 Compact
I've folded an OMP strut brace like a banana, without permanent distortion of the seam welded/strengthened/gusseted turrets.
The turrets flexed inwards which caused the the bar to bend, the turrets went back and it ripped the plates from their mountings. (Pulled the bolts through the bottom of the mounting plate.)
As previously, chocolate bar, toffee mounting plates. It's an OMP alloy bar, most of the others I've seen have been of similar quality.
Originally posted by [uC W[/u]]I think as mentioned above the best braces are those triangulated to the bulkhead (which factory fitted braces tend to be like the Z4 and I bet a Lambo would be that some on the roadster forum mentioned), or one that is incorporated in to a roll cage would be the ultimate bracing but would require big holes through the bulkhead!!
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Simon,
Those last few photos show more of a "horses for courses" sort of bracing I'd expect for a rally car 8-) :evil:
I'm assuming that the earlier pictures of the bent strut brace were not fitted to the Laguna seca Blue M3 Compact with the roll cage bracing. Is this correct?/// Exdos ///
"Men who try the impossible and fail spectacularly are infinitely superior to those who reach for nothing and succeed" --Napoleon Bonapart
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Originally posted by exdosSimon,
Those last few photos show more of a "horses for courses" sort of bracing I'd expect for a rally car 8-) :evil:
I'm assuming that the earlier pictures of the bent strut brace were not fitted to the Laguna seca Blue M3 Compact with the roll cage bracing. Is this correct?
The strut brace proved very useful, we didn't really expect much of it, but it served to demonstrate the turret flex, that was more than we'd anticipated. :shock:
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Before I do the research, does anybody know the difference in weight between the Weichers and the Strong Strutt brace?Strongstrut CL front brace-Yellowstuff pads/Castrol SRF race brake fluid-Rogue top mounts/Rear support bushes-H&R ARBs-Whiteline droplinks-Bilstein Sport shockers-H&R Springs-Black Halo Angel Eye headlight units-Sachs lightweight flywheel/matching clutch-Supersprint exhaust/race catalysers-BBS RSGTs with Falkens-K&N High Flow Air Filter-Recaro Pole Position seats - Exdos mod - ACS flippers
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Originally posted by coupe fanBefore I do the research, does anybody know the difference in weight between the Weichers and the Strong Strutt brace?
about 200kg 8-)Ex 'V3RY M - MCoupe track monster'
New toys
Porsche widebody project
Cayenne Diesel
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Originally posted by coupe fanBefore I do the research, does anybody know the difference in weight between the Weichers and the Strong Strutt brace?
I see that Lee is having to shed all the weight that he's putting on from his cooking by ditching all the bits and bobs from his car. :shock: :shock: ;) ;)/// Exdos ///
"Men who try the impossible and fail spectacularly are infinitely superior to those who reach for nothing and succeed" --Napoleon Bonapart
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Originally posted by coupe fanBefore I do the research, does anybody know the difference in weight between the Weichers and the Strong Strutt brace?
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P.S. I also told Rod Barrett of Hawthorns that he'd do well to shed some weight instead of blaming the car for weighing too much. ;)/// Exdos ///
"Men who try the impossible and fail spectacularly are infinitely superior to those who reach for nothing and succeed" --Napoleon Bonapart
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Originally posted by c_wOriginally posted by coupe fanBefore I do the research, does anybody know the difference in weight between the Weichers and the Strong Strutt brace?
I did not notice any difference in the feel between the 2 braces.
mine is the same as yours with a thick carbon overlay.
LeeEx 'V3RY M - MCoupe track monster'
New toys
Porsche widebody project
Cayenne Diesel
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Originally posted by LeeOriginally posted by c_wOriginally posted by coupe fanBefore I do the research, does anybody know the difference in weight between the Weichers and the Strong Strutt brace?
I did not notice any difference in the feel between the 2 braces.
mine is the same as yours with a thick carbon overlay.
Lee
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