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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Strut Tower Brace

OHH what's this. PM if you are intrested in this development This clears stock/aftermarket CAI's and Charge Pipes.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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who makes that beauty!!
Old Dec 1, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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do explain how it is functional, the raise strut will make it bend since there is not even a gusset to keep it from flexing. what do i know i dont have a mech eng degree =p
Old Dec 1, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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The gussets are there at all angles. The bar itself has one across the back and at the turn downs
Ill post more pics tomorrow
Old Dec 2, 2012 | 05:17 AM
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Is that supposed to be a strut bar? If so they're useless on our cars. Struts mounted in the firewall. Firewall is very sturdy so no need for a strut bar. Just a visual mod for these cars and personally I don't think that thing looks good.
Old Dec 2, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Haters gonna hate. I didn't build or design it. Is it moot maybe maybe not. extra stiffining is extra stiffining IMB. I'm just testing this out for someone. it obviously has an effect, cuz understeer is a little more noticable, and flex is less. Visually after some re-work I want a red one.
Old Dec 2, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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No hate facts are facts its already been shown that all the ecotec delta cars gain nothing from a strut bar. Placebo effect is nice though. Aesthetics is a matter of opinion and regardless how pointless the bar is on these cars I'm willing to bet they'll still sell pretty well.
Old Dec 2, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Where is said data supporting a not needed claim? Just curious. Without data its an opinion..

Here is a small point... The available rear sway bars mount under existing sway bar. Not needed but does help.

Plus the fulcrum point is six inches back from strut top to the firewall. It flexes to keep from tearing. I would think this bar would help box it in. again not my product just playing with it
Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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As is your claim of increased understeer which is a bad thing by the way. The data is out there and this fact has been known amongst the cobalt and ion community for years now hhrs are just late to the party.
Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Pissing contest over. Data where? btw. I won't say who but this is in development by cobalt owners. Some pretty well known and respected cobalt owners. Just watch ccss after the first. Im just testing it on an hhr for them.



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