55low Casual Dubber
23 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Has anyone used or had anything to do with Aluminium Beams, just wondering on costs and if they are legal or not, and any other potential hassles/traps
Aluminium Beams
modulus Veteran Volks Folk
2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
CIP1.com have them:
"This all aluminum beam is commonly used in lightweight sand buggies and when installed will set the front suspension slightly lower then a stock original beam û the amount will vary based on the type and condition of the front suspension components used. Although we have had many customers install these beams into street cars for a ultra customer look- we does not recommend this. Please be advised that the added weight of a street car along with the demands of daily driving may cause premature stress cracking and breakage. FOR THIS REASON û THIS BEAM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR STREET & DAILY DRIVING APPLICATIONS. "
As it's a major suspension modification, they would only be legal with an engineer's report, and I imagine that would be difficult to obtain.
hth
"This all aluminum beam is commonly used in lightweight sand buggies and when installed will set the front suspension slightly lower then a stock original beam û the amount will vary based on the type and condition of the front suspension components used. Although we have had many customers install these beams into street cars for a ultra customer look- we does not recommend this. Please be advised that the added weight of a street car along with the demands of daily driving may cause premature stress cracking and breakage. FOR THIS REASON û THIS BEAM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR STREET & DAILY DRIVING APPLICATIONS. "
As it's a major suspension modification, they would only be legal with an engineer's report, and I imagine that would be difficult to obtain.
hth
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
we use one on the Vintage Drag Car
But as per above NOT FOR STREET USE so i wouldnt use one on street
But as per above NOT FOR STREET USE so i wouldnt use one on street
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Even light weight sand rails can break them.
Not for street use!!!
Not for street use!!!
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55low Casual Dubber
23 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Cheers Guys
Thanks for all your responses
Thanks for all your responses