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| defianty |
 Feb 20 2018, 08:14 AM
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My car didn't have sway bars from the factory and I have a Weltmeister to install at the front. I've actually already fitted it and packed it away again before I fit it once the car is painted.
In a conversation with another UK 914 owner we discuss strengthening the inner wing where the bar come through. Here's a pic of what I have at the moment. What's everyone's thought on strengthening this area? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/s6.postimg.org-6621-1519136078.1.jpg) |
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| 914_teener |
Feb 20 2018, 08:56 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,204 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
If you are using a stock bar not necessary.
Bigger yes. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Feb 20 2018, 09:16 AM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Feb 20 2018, 10:56 AM)  If you are using a stock bar not necessary. Bigger yes. I disagree. The factory installed reinforcing plates in all cars that received factory anti sway bars. However the one Jeff Hailpern posted a pic of is total overkill for most 914s. I'm pretty sure the ones I make are the only ones with a tri-oval shape which follows the stamped area of the inner fender. |
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| Morrie |
Feb 20 2018, 10:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Feb 20 2018, 09:16 AM) QUOTE(914_teener @ Feb 20 2018, 10:56 AM) If you are using a stock bar not necessary. Bigger yes. I disagree. The factory installed reinforcing plates in all cars that received factory anti sway bars. However the one Jeff Hailpern posted a pic of is total overkill for most 914s. I'm pretty sure the ones I make are the only ones with a tri-oval shape which follows the stamped area of the inner fender. Chris, I have seen your stuff in action, modified slightly to fit my friend's 911 chassis (Jamie Novak). I highly recommend this as a preventative measure, and well worth the expense. This is one of those cases where making your own part is not worth the effort when a quality part is out there. |
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Posts in this topic
defianty Front sway bar strengthening Feb 20 2018, 08:14 AM
Jeff Hail
My car didn't have sway bars from the factory... Feb 20 2018, 08:26 AM Wyvern Just finished installation of the stock front and ... Feb 20 2018, 10:37 AM defianty Hmm, I think I'll fabricate and weld in a rein... Feb 20 2018, 10:58 AM
bbrock
Hmm, I think I'll fabricate and weld in a rei... Feb 20 2018, 11:45 AM
JFG
Hmm, I think I'll fabricate and weld in a rei... Feb 20 2018, 11:49 AM gothspeed I stitch welded some like this on the inside. They... Feb 20 2018, 12:19 PM defianty
I stitch welded some like this on the inside. The... Feb 20 2018, 01:38 PM 914_teener
I stitch welded some like this on the inside. Th... Feb 20 2018, 05:04 PM Eric_Shea I'm with Chris... weld them in. I don't l... Feb 20 2018, 12:25 PM gothspeed Here is an interesting reinforcement design I have... Feb 20 2018, 12:31 PM bigkensteele
Here is an interesting reinforcement design I hav... Feb 20 2018, 05:21 PM 914forme
Here is an interesting reinforcement design I hav... Feb 20 2018, 07:09 PM cuddyk :agree:
I just installed Brad's mount kit th... Feb 20 2018, 10:23 PM gothspeed Awesome, can't wait to see pics or video :) Feb 21 2018, 07:05 PM |
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