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For the benefit of 944Hybrids users there are two search functions available for you to use.
The purpose of this sticky is to explain the "Advanced Search" function because it is much more powerful and is the best choice when researching information.
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Anyone use this front x-member
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Anyone use this front x-member
Anyone have experience with this crossmember for the front of the car?
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v2rocket- Posts : 121
Join date : 2009-11-22
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
I thought vorsche had it on his car, but I dont know, his gallery may show it installed. Ask Admin or vorsche.
Looks like it clears up alot of room in the bumper area for the air flow and stuff.
Looks like it clears up alot of room in the bumper area for the air flow and stuff.
cfgioja- Posts : 804
Join date : 2009-11-22
Age : 39
Location : Clarksville, AR
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
does that front sheetmetal section pose any structural importance? from looking at it it seems to be just single layer sheetmetal in a box shape that happens to help direct air to the radiator.
any issue with cutting it out altogether or does it need to be replaced?
any issue with cutting it out altogether or does it need to be replaced?
v2rocket- Posts : 121
Join date : 2009-11-22
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
For street use, the frame rails obviously are important as the front bumper ties in there. Otherwise, nothing in front of the shock towers is structural. It's all there to support the bits on the front end like the radiator, lights, etc. For track only use, it can all be removed and new supports added as needed to lighten things up.
Here's a picture of a track/racecar build and if you look carefully, you can see that everthing, including frame rails, in front of the bumper has been removed. At this stage a new radiator support is being test fitted.
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Here's a picture of a track/racecar build and if you look carefully, you can see that everthing, including frame rails, in front of the bumper has been removed. At this stage a new radiator support is being test fitted.
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cjbcpa- Posts : 60
Join date : 2010-06-20
Location : Quakertown, PA
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
but im assuming it would be necessary as a box section for an offset frontal crash, otherwise the frame rail would just bend in like a twig
v2rocket- Posts : 121
Join date : 2009-11-22
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
Considering the quality of the tack welds holding it in, I would guess it's not a huge structural issue. The best solution is not to wreck, but sometimes that's not in the cards.
Dawgz83948- Posts : 603
Join date : 2009-06-08
Location : Ca.
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
They do, ask me how I know....
I bought my wreck back and may do a track only build like the photo someday.
"otherwise the frame rail would just bend in like a twig"
I bought my wreck back and may do a track only build like the photo someday.
"otherwise the frame rail would just bend in like a twig"
cjbcpa- Posts : 60
Join date : 2010-06-20
Location : Quakertown, PA
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
I have the Bump steer on my 87 Turbo LS1. Really makes a difference. Had no Bump for a few months and when Admin developed this we put it on my car. Really improved the steering feel.
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
Not interested in the bump steer, howabout the brace?
v2rocket- Posts : 121
Join date : 2009-11-22
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
I built and installed mine with the angle iron and bar mounted forward of the frame rails/mounting bolt face instead of locating it inside the frame rails.
I used 3/16" 2"X3" angle and .125" 2" tubing. Tucks in behind bumper nice giving perhaps even better airflow. Sure added more room for relocating the radiator so I could use a puller electric fan!
I used 3/16" 2"X3" angle and .125" 2" tubing. Tucks in behind bumper nice giving perhaps even better airflow. Sure added more room for relocating the radiator so I could use a puller electric fan!
Wild Bill- Posts : 121
Join date : 2010-01-04
Location : Canada
Re: Anyone use this front x-member
I also have the x-member on mine. we did it to create more room for the Radiator and it let us move it up several inches. Better air flow.
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