RESULTS ON POST #75: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace - Page 7

williaty · 03-20-2008, 03:39 PM

Can you give me an example of the extrusion I'd be hunting for?

MGizzle · 03-20-2008, 05:32 PM

I don't have a specific one but it looks like this.

eBay Motors: Subaru Impreza WRX Fender Cowl Braces (item 8062946423 end time Mar-24-08 10:24:19 PDT)

Just try and look up Alcoa aluminum extrusions and get something similar.

paranoid56 · 05-02-2008, 10:44 AM

Man, i totally forgot about this thread..MGizzle do you have time to add another brace to your test? i would love to send you one of mine to test. just let me konw.

Shane,

MGizzle · 05-02-2008, 05:20 PM

Per the PM, shoot me over some dimensions and pictures and I would be more than glad to model it.

Undepelo · 05-03-2008, 07:32 PM

What about these? You'll probably need detailed dimensions but I'll have to send them to you later if you plan to model them. The thickness at the center and holes was like 3mm. And they are Al 6061 T4.

paranoid56 · 05-04-2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undepelo

What about these? You'll probably need detailed dimensions but I'll have to send them to you later if you plan to model them. The thickness at the center and holes was like 3mm. And they are Al 6061 T4.

wow, blast from the past. wernt these the ones that racecomp were thinking of?

MGizzle · 05-04-2008, 09:04 AM

Dang, this is the fist time I see these. Where you get these from??

Undepelo · 05-04-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGizzle

Dang, this is the fist time I see these. Where you get these from??

I designed them and had them fabricated. They were a prototype set to evaluate fit, finish and manufacturing quality. Unfortunately, the costs would have placed these in the ~$200 range and RCE thought there where just too many cheaper versions on the market to compete. If I where to go on my own making these I would have to make a high production run and would incur in some risk if I can't move them, but I do have the CAD design and could easily place an order for more. I'm sure they'll look pretty in blue if you model them.

Rain · 05-04-2008, 11:20 AM

what about the creative works ones, they look like the STI ones, but are machined from a billet of Aluminum ?

03-20-2008, 03:39 PM	#91
williaty STI Driver Car: RBP 05 2.5RS Wagon Fav Mod: Group N Lateral Link Bushings Location: Powell, OH Posts: 275 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RESULTS ON POST #75: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace Can you give me an example of the extrusion I'd be hunting for? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-20-2008, 05:32 PM	#92
MGizzle Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Data Acq System Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 773 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: RESULTS ON POST #75: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace I don't have a specific one but it looks like this. eBay Motors: Subaru Impreza WRX Fender Cowl Braces (item 8062946423 end time Mar-24-08 10:24:19 PDT) Just try and look up Alcoa aluminum extrusions and get something similar.

05-02-2008, 10:44 AM	#93
paranoid56 Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 WRX wagon Fav Mod: green wheels Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 27 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace (RESULTS!!!) Man, i totally forgot about this thread..MGizzle do you have time to add another brace to your test? i would love to send you one of mine to test. just let me konw. Shane,

05-02-2008, 05:20 PM	#94
MGizzle Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Data Acq System Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 773 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: RESULTS ON POST #75: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace Per the PM, shoot me over some dimensions and pictures and I would be more than glad to model it.

05-03-2008, 07:32 PM	#95
Undepelo Amateur STI Driver Car: White 05 STi Posts: 49 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RESULTS ON POST #75: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace What about these? You'll probably need detailed dimensions but I'll have to send them to you later if you plan to model them. The thickness at the center and holes was like 3mm. And they are Al 6061 T4.

05-04-2008, 09:04 AM	#97
MGizzle Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Data Acq System Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 773 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: RESULTS ON POST #75: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace Dang, this is the fist time I see these. Where you get these from??

05-04-2008, 11:20 AM	#99
Rain Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 07 WRX Posts: 99 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RESULTS ON POST #75: FEA Analysis on Fender/Cowl Brace what about the creative works ones, they look like the STI ones, but are machined from a billet of Aluminum ? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.