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 55low
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| posted on July 31st, 2009 at 09:21 AM |
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Aluminium Beams
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
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modulus
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| posted on July 31st, 2009 at 10:07 AM |
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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
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| posted on July 31st, 2009 at 10:15 AM |
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we use one on the Vintage Drag Car
But as per above NOT FOR STREET USE so i wouldnt use one on street
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| posted on July 31st, 2009 at 12:09 PM |
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Even light weight sand rails can break them.
Not for street use!!!
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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55low
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| posted on July 31st, 2009 at 02:44 PM |
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Cheers Guys
Thanks for all your responses
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