FMIC - LOSS OF RIGIDITY?
07 August 2011, 04:21 PM
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FMIC - LOSS OF RIGIDITY?
Had my fmic fitted recently as the car is a track car, 03 STI, and the complete crossbar behind the bumper has to be removed. Will this cause loss of rigidity , I would guess so because its a big chunk of metal being taken away. Good for weight loss though.
07 August 2011, 07:10 PM
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The size of crossbar I would think there wouldn't be much car left if I crashed at 30 mph. I'm sure I can actually feel the car twisting more, no doubt its in my head but maybe.
07 August 2011, 08:12 PM
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as the structure in front of the suspension turrets is basically "panel hanger" then you shoudln't have any issues apart from th afore mentioned crash structure...............
07 August 2011, 10:41 PM
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Jdm car has much smaller and lighter front bumper bar and this is no less rigid than a uk car, it is just to help with absorbing front end accident, just I presume if car used on road insurance must be aware of it's alteration
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