strut tower failure
#451
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if they fix it all of the pro cars will be putting wheels off there, this keeps them on track. maybe a little less curb banging is in order or knowing where it is ok to curb bang
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Originally Posted by BealeAss
Just got my set from SP, does anyone know the torque settings on the tower bolts?
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Thanks mate... Do you think they are worth?
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Thanks guys ;-)
#462
The CS has bracing structure that the GT4 doesn't have, but there's some benefit.
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#463
As much as I'd like extra support, it would have to have a rigid and inflexible contact patch intimately and fully covering the whole upper face of the aluminum casting.
#464
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really what they should have is a stamped steel insert inside the strut tower with a flange at the bottom around the circumference. that way all the stress of impact would be transferred to the body not the cast aluminum tower . carl
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I won't claim benefit or no benefit, however, many cars have a piece of steel that sits on top of the strut tower and under the nuts. There is no support or bracing attached to this piece. There must be a reason for it. For example:
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