Targa brace

theWeezL · 07-08-2006, 05:52 AM

I cant tell the difference between having the top in or the brace in...meaning it got rid of all my shimmy problems, at least at freeway speeds. I have a favorite road up into the coast range just west of my house. I plan to take it up that full tilt tomorrow and report my findings.

rnoswal · 07-08-2006, 06:07 AM

Great! Let us know how it turns out. I bet other targa owners would like to ride with the top off and not feel all the flexing, I know I would, especially on these rare days here in the south when it is perfect weather to drop the top.

Russ

SupraSaver87 · 07-08-2006, 01:07 PM

I will admit, that looks so much better than what I originaly thought. How much for one of those? I could see me putting that on my car, if I painted it black or something.

SupraSaver87 · 07-08-2006, 01:23 PM

Alright, well I have been thinking, and here is a change that I would also incorperate into your next wave of prototypes.

At the front of the brace, where it is mounted onto the front "bolts". I would suggest that the bars also stretch out to cover those bolt holes. Then the top of the tube would be great, shiny, and normal...but if need be there can be a small hole drilled from the bottom of the brace, to allow the "bolts" to go through. That way...lets say....you do a psycho neutral drop, or go flying around a corner (Well very unlikely around corners or neutral drops....). However if in an accident, the spot where that brace unloads all its forces....could tear that tube right off the front plate.

If it were to be my way, you would get maximum strength, and support. So if you change the back, and do the front...you could greatly increase is rigicity.

There is one thing that I want to ask you. Does that brace fit into the targa top holder? It's kinda pointless to have that if when you don't need it (And lets say if it rains) you need a spot to put it, and to be able to use the Targa Top as well.

theWeezL · 07-08-2006, 02:59 PM

yes it fits into the spot where the top stores.

supra90turbo · 07-08-2006, 03:42 PM

Bends aren't very strong, though. an x-brace would be ideal for this application.
it looks alright though. it just looks too decorative to be that functional.

by no means am i bashing though. I am very jealous, as I can't fabricate, and that looks very well made. If it works, more power to ya.
Good job

theWeezL · 07-08-2006, 04:24 PM

I hear what your saying about the X-brace, but if you take a closer look at it you will see its welded where the two bar meet in the middle, so essentially this is an X, there just happens to be some shape to that X. Yes, a straight bar will distribute load better than the bent bars, but with 1" tube steel its very solid feeling. I also didnt intend this to be a racing bar, its designed for street use, and so far it has done exactly what it was intended to do...stop targa shimmy!

But I appreciate your critique...its valuable input.

theWeezL · 07-09-2006, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra90turbo

it just looks too decorative to be that functional.

Looks can be decieving...it has exceeded my needs and expectations...Went to Portland and back today (180 miles round trip), took her up to and past my usually shimmy zone...NONE! felt like driving with the top on.

Again I stress, this wasnt meant to be for racing, its a street use item...but I would be willing to bet even an autocrosser would not be able to tell the difference between having this on or thier targa on.

Regardless, the reception has been good, so in the next week or so Im putting in my order for at least 10 of these.

07-08-2006, 05:52 AM	#1
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	I cant tell the difference between having the top in or the brace in...meaning it got rid of all my shimmy problems, at least at freeway speeds. I have a favorite road up into the coast range just west of my house. I plan to take it up that full tilt tomorrow and report my findings. __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

07-08-2006, 01:07 PM	#3
SupraSaver87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 150	I retract my statement I will admit, that looks so much better than what I originaly thought. How much for one of those? I could see me putting that on my car, if I painted it black or something. __________________ My Ride: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351563 Our Supra’s, which art in the driveway, Hollowed be thy power, thy mods are great, thy speed endless, On the road or at the track. Give us this day free of cops, And forgive us our impound charges, as we forgive those who are slow. And lead us not into speed traps, and deliver us from the interceptors, For thine is our car, the power, and the glory…forever and ever….amen.

07-08-2006, 01:23 PM	#4
SupraSaver87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 150	Suggestion Alright, well I have been thinking, and here is a change that I would also incorperate into your next wave of prototypes. At the front of the brace, where it is mounted onto the front "bolts". I would suggest that the bars also stretch out to cover those bolt holes. Then the top of the tube would be great, shiny, and normal...but if need be there can be a small hole drilled from the bottom of the brace, to allow the "bolts" to go through. That way...lets say....you do a psycho neutral drop, or go flying around a corner (Well very unlikely around corners or neutral drops....). However if in an accident, the spot where that brace unloads all its forces....could tear that tube right off the front plate. If it were to be my way, you would get maximum strength, and support. So if you change the back, and do the front...you could greatly increase is rigicity. There is one thing that I want to ask you. Does that brace fit into the targa top holder? It's kinda pointless to have that if when you don't need it (And lets say if it rains) you need a spot to put it, and to be able to use the Targa Top as well. __________________ My Ride: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351563 Our Supra’s, which art in the driveway, Hollowed be thy power, thy mods are great, thy speed endless, On the road or at the track. Give us this day free of cops, And forgive us our impound charges, as we forgive those who are slow. And lead us not into speed traps, and deliver us from the interceptors, For thine is our car, the power, and the glory…forever and ever….amen. Last edited by SupraSaver87; 07-08-2006 at 01:29 PM.

07-08-2006, 02:59 PM	#5
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	yes it fits into the spot where the top stores. __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

07-08-2006, 03:42 PM	#6
supra90turbo 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2006 Location: MA, 01468 Posts: 155	Bends aren't very strong, though. an x-brace would be ideal for this application. it looks alright though. it just looks too decorative to be that functional. by no means am i bashing though. I am very jealous, as I can't fabricate, and that looks very well made. If it works, more power to ya. Good job __________________

07-08-2006, 06:07 AM	#2
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	Great! Let us know how it turns out. I bet other targa owners would like to ride with the top off and not feel all the flexing, I know I would, especially on these rare days here in the south when it is perfect weather to drop the top. Russ

07-08-2006, 04:24 PM	#7
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	I hear what your saying about the X-brace, but if you take a closer look at it you will see its welded where the two bar meet in the middle, so essentially this is an X, there just happens to be some shape to that X. Yes, a straight bar will distribute load better than the bent bars, but with 1" tube steel its very solid feeling. I also didnt intend this to be a racing bar, its designed for street use, and so far it has done exactly what it was intended to do...stop targa shimmy! But I appreciate your critique...its valuable input. __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

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