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Types Of Strut Bars & Under Carridge Braces
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:17 am
by limhengleong
Hey! I know strut bar got front and rear then still got other types?
Then what about under carridge braces? I saw got 2 point, 4 point then got front, rear, middle in many shapes and sizes. Installing under carridge for what uses? What's the difference between front braces, middle and rear?
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:11 pm
by badtz_marica
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HERE... hope can brighten up a bit
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:45 pm
by limhengleong
Yup! Got a better understanding! Thanks!!

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:54 pm
by limhengleong
Hmm.. let's say if I install the front strut, rear strut, lower tie, anti roll bar and the side fender bar plus changing to a sports suspension then will my whole car be too stiff?
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:58 am
by ongwc5
limhengleong wrote:Hmm.. let's say if I install the front strut, rear strut, lower tie, anti roll bar and the side fender bar plus changing to a sports suspension then will my whole car be too stiff?
The 1st thing need to be carry out; what car are u going to install? What is ur purpose for this mod

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:47 pm
by limhengleong
Okay. I'm going to install all this parts for Honda Fit. Going to use it for better handling and stability during cornering. I heard that installing strut bars etc strenthens the car chassis as well as stiffness but isn't it more dangerous during cornering when your car is too stiff? Is it worth installing all these parts?
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:11 pm
by ongwc5
limhengleong wrote:Okay. I'm going to install all this parts for Honda Fit. Going to use it for better handling and stability during cornering. I heard that installing strut bars etc strenthens the car chassis as well as stiffness but isn't it more dangerous during cornering when your car is too stiff? Is it worth installing all these parts?
I suggest u should try the strut bar 1st, this is the most common mod (and important too), if u still not satisfied u ride handling, then u may consider rest of the bar.....

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:27 am
by Cougar_23
seems like you are preparing for a track setup ?
struts does not strengthen the chasis, the braces will do the job
for better road holding esp cornering, do up the front strut, rear strut (optional), front/rear sway bars, lowering spring or change to a shock absober
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:46 pm
by MCDS
track setup? best to spot weld the chasis. no need any bars after that...
of course, there will be a whole truckload of other mods to get your car modded into a track car...
but imho, stock oso can run on track during track day. we do it to get to know the limits of our car at current level, not drive a competition... add so many things, just adds weight, and some things illegal just to go faster and faster...
no point... if you can handle your car in current form, or slightly improved suspensions and brakes, and tyres... you already an improved driver.
faster is an endless and bottomless process... who got more $$$ can go faster...
strut bars... just help a little bit... one or two enough... too many might have negative effects... and affect your car's accident crumple zones...
just my 2 cents. and yes i drove on track too... driver awareness of his car's limitations and situational awareness is the most important thing...
a few bars won't improve anything if driver can't tell if his car is rolling or sliding... and worse, can't tell if his car can stop in THAT distance or not...

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:43 am
by dann
put up e extended ball joint for better cornering
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:59 am
by Silver
dann wrote:put up e extended ball joint for better cornering
U mean Roll Center Adjuster??

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:22 pm
by grandpa-VTEC
MCDS wrote:track setup? best to spot weld the chasis. no need any bars after that...
of course, there will be a whole truckload of other mods to get your car modded into a track car...
but imho, stock oso can run on track during track day. we do it to get to know the limits of our car at current level, not drive a competition... add so many things, just adds weight, and some things illegal just to go faster and faster...
no point... if you can handle your car in current form, or slightly improved suspensions and brakes, and tyres... you already an improved driver.
faster is an endless and bottomless process... who got more $$$ can go faster...
strut bars... just help a little bit... one or two enough... too many might have negative effects... and affect your car's accident crumple zones...
just my 2 cents. and yes i drove on track too... driver awareness of his car's limitations and situational awareness is the most important thing...
a few bars won't improve anything if driver can't tell if his car is rolling or sliding... and worse, can't tell if his car can stop in THAT distance or not...

yea but if u get into a accident chances of the body giving way are quite high as theres not much or even no flex at all..
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:50 am
by dann
Silver wrote:dann wrote:put up e extended ball joint for better cornering
U mean Roll Center Adjuster??

ya bro e RCA. lots of good FR on it. isn't it?
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:04 am
by Silver
dann wrote:Silver wrote:dann wrote:put up e extended ball joint for better cornering
U mean Roll Center Adjuster??

ya bro e RCA. lots of good FR on it. isn't it?
Yup... indeed it is good...
