Question with a picture since I dont know what it's called.
02-13-13, 09:57 PM
#1
Question with a picture since I dont know what it's called.
Does anyone know if the round bar here is structural? I would like to remove it for ease of creating a vmount. It's literally right where I want the damn radiator to be. 
p.s. why dont enough people document their vmount builds
p.s. why dont enough people document their vmount builds
02-13-13, 11:08 PM
#4
Everytime I walk out to my car I literally just hit a brick wall and cant visualize what I could attempt to do. I want to minimize welding as I dont have access to one...simple brackets and cutting are my friend. Im hesitant to remove the tube since I do plan on tracking the car a few times a year.
02-14-13, 01:42 AM
#5
That thin-wall tube primarily provides a load path if you get t-boned in the front, effectively resisting the frame rails from collapsing inwards. I'd wager that anyone whose done a v-mount has removed it.
As AGreen hinted, it's influence on chassis rigidity is negligible. FWIW, I'd name it a front lateral strut.
As AGreen hinted, it's influence on chassis rigidity is negligible. FWIW, I'd name it a front lateral strut.
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