http://www.steedafiesta.com/ford-fiesta-rear-swaybar/
Yet another interesting and easily reproduced design
http://www.steedafiesta.com/ford-fiesta-rear-swaybar/
Yet another interesting and easily reproduced design
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)
They aren't all made up yet, but here is a teaser pic.
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
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The prototype clamps are all made up! We are just trying to find a day when it isn't raining or snowing so that we can test them out.
Here are a few more pics:
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
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Looks good.
Make 'em longer. 12" minimum?
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Longer?
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
Eggman (04-07-2016)
Right. What I mean is, I think the clamp should cover more of the torsion beam, rather than the approximately 3" as in it's current size.
How about various 'lengths'?
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
I tested various lengths with the computer software and these are optimized to reduce stress on the beam's welds while providing the most additional stiffness. If one set of clamps is not enough, a second set can be added. If that still isn't enough a 3rd set can be added. As you add clamps, you maintain equal distance between them. This gives you the most strength and least added stress. One big clamp will raise stresses a LOT higher than 3 smaller clamps, and 3 smaller clamps will probably provide more stiffness than one big clamp.
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
Eggman (04-07-2016)
Thanks! That's all good to know.
Because you know someone is going to try it.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
The most important question: how do they ride? How much stiffness do they add?
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)
This is very exciting. Aside from getting a new set of wheels for a wider traction pattern, this was high on my to do list.
I love the research and development you're putting into this as well. Can't wait to see how testing goes.