FM DOTD: Towel Rack
 

I knew FM had a sense of humor: http://flyinmiata.com/dealoftheday/index.php :bigtu:

lol

w3rd

actually that would have made a good rack for hangin shop rags/towels in the garage.

Not bad for 20 bucks. I woulda gotten one.

why would you want one? they dont do shit

They look mad jdm tyte yo. Really though they do look nice in the bay.

really? Go on.

STB will make a difference if the chassis is also beefed up.

They're also good for mounting nitrous/fuel solenoids on.

Frank

I know the miata is pretty stiff as it is, and they make no difference on our cars. But I was thinking of using it as a towel rack actually.

:rly:

compared to a rusted out TR6, I'll agree. A Miata handles well DESPITE the sloppy chassis.

When I had the STB on my car it seemed to reduce vibration in the front of the car. I've since taken it off and installed FM frame rails ... better much better.

ehh.... i dont think i wanna be thinking of flying miata or a miata at that while i'm taking a shit

Just what I have been hearing for the last year or so. People have been telling me its not noticeable. I would like to try one personally before I make a definite conclusion. 27 bucks on ebay, i bet its just as good as the bar on that page. Something I may consider.

I just got one for an Accord for $20 shipped on ebay for a towel rack. I never have a place to put wet towels in the garage after washing cars, and if I can't find a place to put it, it's made for one of my buddy's cars.

I'm not doubting that the bar won't do much on a Miata, I was just commenting about your thinking a Miata is stiff as is.

If you just want one as a towel rack, pick one of these up. http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....category.16/.f

$5 for most. :bigtu:

Ok im confused, so its not very stiff, just manages very well the way it is?

strut tower braces don't do much for shock towers.

Suddenly everything makes sense! :)

Correct. It's floppy like a wet noodle. But that doesn't mean it can't handle well.

Put a floorjack under the car and stick a corner in the air. The car bends like a wet noodle.

This is where seam welding and butterfly braces come in!

Pardon my ignorance, but I've heard FM sources a lot of their stuff from China. Is this true? Not doubting their quality, but having gotten a quote on some parts from that country, I think they make a nice buck or two with that strategy.

So what do you guys think, should I get one or invest the money into something more useful?

Apparently the money would be better spent elsehwere.

only difference I noticed with my STB is that going over railroad tracks and pot holes is alot less painful. (I also have PPF bracing and a Koni/ GC suspension.)