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by **algirdas** » Tue 31.10.2006, 17:40

Dear Blair:

I'm looking at doing both. The strut bar acts almost entirely on the two rear wings of the frame. The roll bar probably is only acting to settle the body down by tying the b-post area supports together and then, through the center roll bar mounts, to the frame. I don't see the roll bar adding to overall rigidity so as to enhance stiffness for suspension geometry purposes. The strut bar should act primarily to enhance stiffness for suspension geometry purposes.

Sincerely,

Algirdas

by **Ekapol** » Tue 31.10.2006, 20:19

Vice versa, from my the other posting for Marie's rollbar:

Structural, to me, it makes the car feel firmer, and more responsive even after preinstalled “Big Dave M’s” Rear strut tower brace.

I noticed that right after driving first few metres from the first crank with the rollbar.

by **Elanlover** » Thu 09.11.2006, 15:10

My only concern, then, is that it won't fit given the placement of my honking big amp in the trunk. :roll:

Other than that, I'd be in for one. Would be nice if I can figure out if it will fit BEFORE I buy one though.............

Any way to determine the placement measurements of the bar? In other words, when installed, how far is it from the rear trunk wall, the top of the trunk, bottom of the trunk, etc.????

by **Dave M** » Thu 09.11.2006, 15:22

Elanlover wrote:My only concern, then, is that it won't fit given the placement of my honking big amp in the trunk. Other than that, I'd be in for one. Would be nice if I can figure out if it will fit BEFORE I buy one though.............

Any way to determine the placement measurements of the bar? In other words, when installed, how far is it from the rear trunk wall, the top of the trunk, bottom of the trunk, etc.????

Someone has a picture of their big ol' amp in the trunk/boot with the bar, but I forget who it was. Funny you mention that.

I'll get some dimensions for you regarding the placement of the bar.

by **Elanlover** » Thu 09.11.2006, 20:41

Dave M wrote:Someone has a picture of their big ol' amp in the trunk/boot with the bar, but I forget who it was. Funny you mention that.

I'll get some dimensions for you regarding the placement of the bar.

I remember that picture! Couldn't find it in a search though.......... :cry:

by **John_W** » Thu 09.11.2006, 23:46

Elanlover wrote:I remember that picture! Couldn't find it in a search though..........

I thought it was Monty, but I don't see a strut bar in this pic.
John

by **Sy V** » Fri 10.11.2006, 08:50

Measurements; I don't have to hand, but I can say that it's tight enough to the bulk head to make a nice place to sit your (Lotus) umbrella.

by **F1 LOTUS** » Fri 10.11.2006, 09:25

Sy V wrote:... a nice place to sit your (Lotus) umbrella.

Or Clarinet

The bar also makes a great perch for the Budgie :twisted:

by **Elanlover** » Fri 10.11.2006, 14:19

F1 LOTUS wrote:

The bar also makes a great perch for the Budgie

That's one helluva Budgie :shock:

by **GeoffSmith** » Fri 10.11.2006, 16:14

John_W wrote:I thought it was Monty, but I don't see a strut bar in this pic.

Looks like his reg though.

by **Dico** » Fri 10.11.2006, 16:15

John_W wrote:
Elanlover wrote:I remember that picture! Couldn't find it in a search though..........

I thought it was Monty, but I don't see a strut bar in this pic.
John

It is Monty with the amp and bar, maybe Mr Smiths edited it out

by **GeoffSmith** » Fri 10.11.2006, 16:52

Dico wrote:It is Monty with the amp and bar, maybe Mr Smiths edited it out

Or in?

by **Dico** » Fri 10.11.2006, 18:44

Almost Geoffers

Montys bar sits just below his amp.

Maybe the little tinker will post a pic shortly

by **Monty** » Fri 10.11.2006, 21:04

lol

Here u go

by **Dave M** » Sat 11.11.2006, 04:25

Monty wrote:lol

Here u go

Bingo! That's the pic I was thinking of!

by **nchase** » Fri 17.11.2006, 09:48

Dave - any update as to when you might schedule a making of your bar.

by **Dave M** » Fri 17.11.2006, 15:43

Yeah...sorry! It has been a bit, hasn't it? Since my car finally ran last night, I won't have as much free "car time" spent on it, so I should have time to get to the bars. I would guess with Thanksgiving being next week, it'll be the end of the month before I can start, but want to be done with them before year's end.

by **algirdas** » Fri 17.11.2006, 15:54

Dear Dave:

I'm not exactly sure how you are handling this one, but would you be so kind as to add me to the list for one of those braces?

Sincerely,

Algirdas

by **Dave M** » Fri 17.11.2006, 16:05

algirdas wrote:Dear Dave:

I'm not exactly sure how you are handling this one, but would you be so kind as to add me to the list for one of those braces?

Sincerely,

Algirdas

No problem, Algirdas. I'll get a formal list going on this thread shortly. For those interested in the meantime (who haven't noted above), just PM me or post here and I'll get ya.

by **ailwyn** » Sat 18.11.2006, 00:33

Dave,

Please add me to the list.

Thanks

Ailwyn

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