Fender bars/braces?

[- J f D -]

Guys, should i install fender bars? Do they effect handling? Do they do what it is claimed to do?

I'd appreciate any input or experienced shared! :regular_smile:

 

[samco]

no dont. its for show and a waste of money.
well there is some advantage, but very minimal. D:!

 

[shiroitenshi]

I think it does make a difference.. is the weight worth it? That's a different matter.. EK already so heavy, still mau tambah ka?

 

[akuma]

installed properly(preferbly,weld it!)...it'll make huge difference.especially whn u go track...
cheers

 

[Sato]

It depends what kind of product you sourcing la....

Regarding the weight...most are made of Aluminium.....it's light yet strong.

Of course not the made of steel one la...

 

[J101]

just my opinion, these bars are supposedly to stiffen the chassis. i personally think it be better to just weld a beam to connect the frame together. that would be more rigid then the brace holding up by bolts. but if its a street car with a mix of fun weekend track runs, prolly it'll be good since you can uninstall.

 

[- J f D -]

Yeah my ride is a daily driver, hoping to join future track days. Just want to make my ride corner and handle abit better since i dont have much power to count on, for now. =p

Whatss everyone's opinion on UltraRacing's fender bars?

Once again thanks for the input guys.

 

[avantasia]

Yeah my ride is a daily driver, hoping to join future track days. Just want to make my ride corner and handle abit better since i dont have much power to count on, for now. =p

Whatss everyone's opinion on UltraRacing's fender bars?

Once again thanks for the input guys.

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[g4i8y0t]

Guys, should i install fender bars? Do they effect handling? Do they do what it is claimed to do?

I'd appreciate any input or experienced shared! :regular_smile:

I just installed Ultra Racing fender and 3-point strut bars few weeks ago. They really stiffen up the body and the difference in handling is very noticeable. I can control the car better through corners and the reaction to steering input improved. Ride quality improved a bit too! Will post some pics later.

Well, after a few weeks of driving, the excitement wears of because I already got used to it, heheh..
This applies to any engine mod as well. The excitement wears off after you got used to it.. But still, it really works!

 

[aalto]

Yeah my ride is a daily driver, hoping to join future track days. Just want to make my ride corner and handle abit better since i dont have much power to count on, for now. =p

Whatss everyone's opinion on UltraRacing's fender bars?

Once again thanks for the input guys.

Based on my experience using standard engine at SIC..., a litte bit better handling with not much power wont help much at SIC, too many straights...Front & rear struts is enough...better to get a good set of tires or suspension or better brake pads or upgrade radiator....

 

[deathzone]

I think fender bar wont help much...i already install. Installing the Rear strut bar can feel more stable for ff cars.

 

[akuma]

aalto,
sorry but i gotta beg 2 differ...in SIC,both d main straight won contribute much to ur lap time...a fren in a DC5 claim he can only hit ard 175km/h on d main straight while i can hit 186km/h...BUT,his lap time is similiar 2 mine....d trick is in all d turns...frm T4 up to T8....nothg much u can do abt T9....n thn comes d tricky combo of T12&13&14.....mastering T4 up to T8 alone saved me ard 4secs!yes,dats ALOT if u ask me....but i do agree abt d tyre + brake pads part....experiencing brake fade n lost of grip just as ur starting 2 grasp d lines in SIC is REALLY not fun,hehehehehe.....

 

[EG9]

it do make alto of different on handling. tried it.

 

[aalto]

Akuma,
I think the point your making is more about driver skill/ racing lines(which I agree), I was pointing out the "fender bar factor". Lets say 2 equally skilled drivers using same type of car but with one car added fender bar and another with 15hp extra. The extra power car will surely beat the other.:top:

My experience with a slow car was far apart from yours really, I was using a Wira Aeroback 1.3, with a pathetic top speed of 140km/h at the main straight, with literally no torque to pull out of the corners...the only advantage was I could outbreak everyone (bcoz I was slow)...haha....:proud:...

 

[akuma]

aalto,
again i gotta beg 2 differ..coz i got a REAL LIFE experience..happened just recently in SIC....2 frens...1 in a DB8 4door B18C GSR Integra on R888....1 in a DC2 2dr Integra FULL LOADED B20VTEC(clamed 2 haf 21Xwhp!)....also on R888....DC2 kena sayur by d DB8.....how now?HAHAHAHAH..not joking wei..real life story.....n it was d DB8's 1st time driving in SIC sum more.....power is good,but not almighty...
but if v r back 2 d fender bar topic,again i stress YES,they work....

(i certainly hope d DC2 owner is not reading dis!kekekekkekek)

 

[aalto]

Akuma,

I think were comparing apples and oranges...

All I'm trying to say is that don't expect with just the use of fender bars to make the car turn into a "Super SIC track killer machine".
YES, fender bars do work like you said, I never said they didn't.... but so do alot of other upgrades...

As for your story, you being a season SIC racer should know by now that being more experienced doesn't automatically mean being more skillful. Like the saying "an old man isn't necessarily a wise man".:hmmmm:...

...."power is good,but not almighty" (I completely agree with you)...

anyways cheers bro...

 

[akuma]

hahahah..4get abt d apples n oranges...so,whr's d beer?
anyway,since v r into fender bars....how many of u r using 2 points bars & how many of u using 3 points instead..any1 used both types b4?any significant difference?