Subframe Brace And 3" On A Turbo - Possible?

Anyone fitted a subframe brace from Regelin in combination with 3" (Tullet)? Is it possible without modifications and still keep the undertray?

https://www.regelin-...rame-brace.html

Lots of info here :   http://www.vx220.org...ed/?hl=subframe

If you send us your email address we will send the fitting guide for the brace options.

Gaz

Lots of info here : http://www.vx220.org...ed/?hl=subframe

If you send us your email address we will send the fitting guide for the brace options.


Gaz

Thanks for info Gaz. Is there anyone out there who has fitted the regelin one?

I'll second Gaz, he was great when I was dithering back and forwards on which brace to go for. I actually managed to fit mine and all was fine. 

Thanks for info Gaz. Is there anyone out there who has fitted the regelin one?

Regarding fixed straps generally, it is important to understand the 3 dimensional inputs and work with them  not against them, this is not only a function of unrestricted subframe compliance but also a large factor in fatigue.

All you are trying to achieve with a toe link brace is to resist the deformation of the subframe structure in the lateral plane, longitudinal and vertical inputs should be left for the subframe to absorb as designed.

The only way to achieve this easily is by mounting the brace with a bearing.

if people can overload the structure with rigid front anti roll bars , then maybe some caution about putting forces into areas not designed for them?

Exactly.

Though in the case of a lightly mounted rear toe link brace you are more likely to deform the sheet around the brace mount, someone had a nice image on here some time ago of a buckled section around the turrets where a solid bar style brace had been mounted?

The more you try to stiffen the area the more the forces are transferred elsewhere, wether these sections can absorb the new forces or not are not easy to compute but it is very unlikely that they can have a positive effect.

At best you may feel the difference in handling as the compliance is removed from the subframe, at worst you may cause a large reduction in fatigue resistance and subsequent fractures. It's not like the VX subframe is particularly strong in the first place and the fractures may be some way from the usual fracture area, possibly not visible without a detailed inspection.

As these issues can be avoided by simply mounting the toe link brace on bearings it becomes a no brainer really.

You get the lateral resistance to help protect the subframe but at no cost in terms of secondary force transfer.