1 piece strut vs. 3 piece

Post by **D Money** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

are 1 piece struts significantley stronger than 3 piece. thanks

Post by **[s3]** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

No significant difference, a strut bar is as weak as the materials that make it up.

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

[s3] wrote:No significant difference, a strut bar is as weak as the materials that make it up.

About 50% true... the actual design and geometry of the bar along with the materials are what make one superior to another.

A perfectly triangulated bar constructed of thick oval sections in a single peice design would be the most rigid.

Post by **C-Kwik** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

This brace is quite rigid.

http://mkiv.com/techarticles/trd_brace/

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

That it is... it looks good in person too

Post by **C-Kwik** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

I totally agree. But really I'm just responding so you don't have another day of some 17 consecutive replies in one forum. hehe.

Post by **sultan** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

this bar is for maximas but i think it looks good. would having an all-titanium crossbar make it any better or just more expensive? (if pic don't work than cut and paste)"Cattman’s own advanced design, featuring the light weight and strength of an all-titanium crossbar." http://www.cattman.com

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:35 pm

Titanium is a very rigid material and yes it would make it much more expensive due to the higher cost of welding and materials.

1 piece strut vs. 3 piece

1 piece strut vs. 3 piece

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