Unfortunately it is hard to see exactly how and what materials items on the
"net" are made of. Pictures can be deceiving not only for what can be seen,
but what can't be or isn't shown. I don't recall a materials list being listed
when I looked into Mike's bars. That being said, any bar with bends will flex.
SCCA doesn't allow tieing to the firewall (in autocross) to triangulate the
firewall and struts together when I read the rules so that route isn't viable
for many. (anyone better informed, chime in) Any sturdy strut bar will help.
The bar should add to the aesthetics as well as function well. Price point is
important because we deal in cheap, entry level cars (speaking of L-bodies)
that are more than the sum of their parts. I think Mike has hit most of the
points that are important to most of us. I need to have one in my hands to
tell any more.
My .02!
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Rex N. Elsner
Corbett, Oregon
'86 Shelby Charger ('Ole Blew)
'87 Shelby GLHS#0122 ('Ole Shel)
'84 Rampage 2.2 (5 speed, Shelby Charger nose)
'82 Rampage (2.2/4sp)
'82 Rampage Sport ('Ole Red, DD, 2.2/auto)
'82 Rampage (2.2 / 4 speed)
'01 PT Cruiser
'07 Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 4x4 Quad Cab
Co-Founder PNW-SDAC
http://www.pnw-sdac.org
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> Re: The Design is simple and it works.? The braces are meant to be lite
> weight,
> strong and outlast the heat of the engine bay and the water from driving. The
> brace works well and everyone seems to like it as it was designed by two GLHS
> friends of mine and basically I copied the Daytona braces that I also sell.
>
> The welds are all done by hand and they are very strong. It is mettal so even
> if
> you had a problem, it could easily be corrected. The hardware is stainless
> steel
> with chrome ends...What other strong, corrosion resitant hardware is there?
> So basically, if you would like a more expensive and more complicated looking
> strut tower brace, I could easly offer that to you using a water jet machine
> and
> different mounts BUT it will cost double the money s you have seen with the
> BMW
> strut bars. Most buyers expect the price to stay below $100.
>
> As for the rear braces...I have been working on a design but it would require
> you to have the brackets welded onto your inner rear fender wells. Then cut a
> hole through your interior plastic. I have been told that would not be a good
> idea for most as the plastic parts are hard to replace and including myself,
> I
> do not want to cut up my?car.
> ?
> Any other ideas would be welcomed. I appreciate your opinion but if you were
> to
> read all the feedbacks that I have been getting, you could see that others
> that
> buy them are satisfied and have been sending me pictures of their cars with
> my
> parts installed.
>
> Not many people sell and make parts for our cars. We need more products and
> more
> choices don't you think?
>
> Thanks guys....
>
> mikecombs66
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