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Suspension Ties, The official thread |
JoeDees |
Jun 11 2016, 06:18 PM
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There's been a lot of talk about these lately. They're 12 gauge steel making them difficult to fabricate, unfortunately they're no longer available from Porsche, and tragically, nobody makes a replacement for them. So let's figure out what can be done.
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JoeDees |
Jun 11 2016, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
The outer/longer one's fabrication seems well covered here: http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/91.../rd-9-1-08.html
But the inner/shorter one is another matter. Cary and his father-in-law created one out of a single piece, which seems to be the best method in order to maintain structural integrity since you're tying the two sides together. I'm currently working a scheme for a 2 piecer, but am thinking the 12 gauge will be super difficult to work with the weird curves. I really don't know how Cary's Superman did it! So here's an interesting question: I have me some 12 gauge sheet, but couldn't find any 14 (to cheat), do you think it has to be 12? Or do you think I could get away with 16? I'm confident I can get the bigger tie done in 12, so would the little one need to equal it, or could we get away with a little less? Also, do you think a 2 piecer for the little will work? (I'll post cardboard pics of my idea when I get them done) Don't hold back on your opinion. Thanks. |
914_teener |
Jun 11 2016, 10:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,197 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
The outer/longer one's fabrication seems well covered here: http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/91.../rd-9-1-08.html But the inner/shorter one is another matter. Cary and his father-in-law created one out of a single piece, which seems to be the best method in order to maintain structural integrity since you're tying the two sides together. I'm currently working a scheme for a 2 piecer, but am thinking the 12 gauge will be super difficult to work with the weird curves. I really don't know how Cary's Superman did it! So here's an interesting question: I have me some 12 gauge sheet, but couldn't find any 14 (to cheat), do you think it has to be 12? Or do you think I could get away with 16? I'm confident I can get the bigger tie done in 12, so would the little one need to equal it, or could we get away with a little less? Also, do you think a 2 piecer for the little will work? (I'll post cardboard pics of my idea when I get them done) Don't hold back on your opinion. Thanks. I think Superinlaw is skilled in sheet metal and I think you should stick with the 12 ga. If you know how to triangulate the curves then you can do what he does. Half skill and art. My 02. |
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