Re: lower stress bars, Was:[exhaust] 8v vs 16v

["Nigel Heron" <nigel@psycode.com>]

John Erk wrote:

> Nigel,
> I've had alot of work done by George at GTA. He's a good guy , honest and seems to

my buddy is good friends w/ George, if you need something big off GTA he can probably
save you some money.

>
> know his stuff.  A few of their cars have appeared in older European Car issues.He
> also tunes some very nice Porsches for race. They used to be Distributer for
> Autotech but not any more. I've heard some negative things about them so maybe he
> dropped them.

really?

have you ever been to Trac Racing in Laval?

>
> I'm taking my Scirocco out of storage next week, so maybe I'll drop by GTA
> soon.I'll see if Paul Maione wants to go as well.I don't think he's been either.

ahh, the burnt kid ... don't spend too much time with him, it's contagious!! :-)

>
> When are you putting in your order to TT?

friday, you need anything?

> I'm considering their lower (4 point)
> stress bar, or just a Neuspeed (2 pt) from GTA or RMR. What's your opinion?.The
> 4pt is obviously much heavier. Do I need it just for street?
> John
>

don't get the Neuspeed one, either the Eurosport 4 point, the Autotech 4 point or the
stock 16v one (same as Techtonics)

i'm getting the Autotech one for my project car, i've seen what kind of damage it
prevented on my friend's rocco when he smashed a curb .. really amazing, the strut,
tie-rod, ball joint were all destroyed, the a-arm was completely curved, even the poly
a-arm busing was warped, but the subframe held up and the frame was fine!
When i order it i'll either go through my friend and GTA or though Potterman (he
quoted me cheaper than buying direct off Autotech). If you get anything Eurosport or
Neuspeed, go to RMR, they are canadian distributors, try to bargain the price down,
they get the stuff for next to nothing.

i have the stock 16v bar on my daily driver, it's the best bang for the buck.

don't worry about the weight too much when it comes to lower stress bars, the added
strength is worth it and since the frame will distort less you will be able to launch
the car better off the line... and handle better of course.

-nigel.


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