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| Cusco Strut Tower Bar |
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The goal of Project S13-D is to build a Drift/Autocross S13/240SX. Because of these goals the first steps for the project
focus on a level of suspension upgrades.
The first upgrades added to the 240sx were strut tower bars front and rear performed by Cusco Progressive Racing Equipment.
The purpose of a strut tower bar is much like that of an anti-sway bar, to resist body roll. They may also have some
effect on the car's handling balance (ie: only front bar or only rear bar to stiffen one end of the chassis) Also, under hard
cornering the body of the car may flex, and without anything to resist this flex the body of the car could be compared to
an undampened spring. Whenever possible we want to achieve control over the car, and allowing the body to act as an undampened
spring would go against this goal. The strut tower bar, essentially a torsion bar not only looks nice under the hood, but
it also adds rigidity to the body of the car, making it more predictable in the corners. A relatively low cost suspension
upgrade that adds a more aggressive look to the car.
By: Ben C.
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| Rear strut tower bar - note minor cutting of interior panel to fit bar |
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STATEMENT OF NON-LIABILITY
The author of this website does not encourage reckless driving on public roadways. The driving techniques and vehicle
modifications shown in this webpage are intended for off-road use only and some of the modifications may make your car illegal
for public road use. If you want to learn about drifting: more power to you but keep it safe and off of the streets; there
are many on-track events for drifting, search for one in your area.
This website is about improving the performance and technique of the car and driver, mainly in respect to vehice handling.
It deals with exploring the maximum ranges of tire traction, and in the case of drifting, pushing beyond that limit for extended
periods of time. The closer a car comes to the limit of traction and the further it moves beyond the limit of traction the
greater the chances of crashes when an error in judgement occurs.
If, while attempting to apply any of the ideas, procedures, or advice contained in this website, you should encounter
any unfortunate or undesired circumstance, you will have done so through your own conscious descision. I disclaim responsibility
for your actions, AND for your accident.
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