Guest 305240 Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I need some input here guys. I've got a 72 and want to put some kind of frame/body stiffners in it. I was toying around with the idea of exhaust tubing for the roll bar. Please keep in mind, I know the thickness of exhaust tubing isn't enough. I want it more for body stiffning and looks. I plan on having 8 mounts on it. Any thoughts? I'm running a 305 with a 350 turbo, stock r180 rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 In that case don't bother. Just install subframe connectors and strut braces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Why don't you just buy a real roll bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 305240 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I don't want a real roll bar. I want strut braces and stiffners that look like a roll bar. I just wanted to know if exhaust tubing was strong enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 PDK fabrication makes a strut brace set up that will work for your application. http://www.pdkfabrication.com Do it once and do it right the first time. PLEASE tell me you were joking when you said exhaust tubing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 305240 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 that's why I was asking about the exhaust tubing. I read somewhere on this forum that they used electrical conduit for strut stiffners. That seemed kinda flimsy in my opinion. I just wanted some input. thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 305240 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Thanks for the URL Ron, PDK has everything I'll need. Prolly as cheap as I can get it fabed local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 PDK builds a good product are fairly priced and stand behind their products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Not to post hijack, but it's a related Q A friend of mine wants to sell me a front anti roll bar (the one that goes underneath the car, not the shock tower one) looks significantly thicker than stock (I'm guessing 1/4 to 1/2 inch thicker just eyeballing it), and includes two new eurethane bushings. He wants $40 for it... is that a good buy? Will it noticeably help my Z's handling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtmattz Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 no, i am not claiming to be an expert, but to answer bastaad525's question.. $40 a good dea? I think so. And it should cause a noticeable imporvement in handling. From the research I have done, a larger front anti-sway bar is a definite improvement, wheras replacing the rear seems to just induce more oversteer into our already twitchy cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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