2013-2014 Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ Front Stiff Arm Strut Bars #FRS-9-82 by Raceseng
The factory stamped steel strut bars are not up to par. We developed a strut tower bar system we call, Stiff Arm. The Stiff Arm bars are not only lighter then the factory bars but stronger providing a more rigid connection between the firewall and strut towers.
STRONGER AND LIGHTER
TUBING
We utilized aluminum structural tubing that is 2X the wall
thickness of the factory steel bars. Our tubing wall thickness is 1/8"
thick while the factory bar is 1/16" thick!
BAR ENDS
The bar ends are intentionally designed to translate the
load from the bar into the strut tower while maintaining a lightweight
design. To achieve this we had to do extensive sculptural machining to
create a minimum wall thickness throughout the bar end.
TIG WELDING
The union of the bar end and tubing is done through
meticulous, high quality TIG welding. The physical bond created with
this process creates an incredibly strong connection.
LIGHTWEIGHT
The Stiff Arms weigh .735 lbs while the stock arms weigh 1.043 lbs.
DIRECT BOLT ON
The Stiff Arms are a direct bolt on product, no
modifications necessary. The arms come with high quality stainless steel
hardware including socket head cap screws, nyloc nuts and washers.
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
The factory strut tower bars are a piece of steel tubing
that is crimped on either end to create a flat bolting surface. While
this is a cost effective part, it is not the most ideal scenario. We
took the principle of what a firewall to strut tower bar is and designed
the Stiff Arm to be a rigid structure while maintaining a lightweight
design. Let's not forget about design, this is where form and function
come in! We designed the bar ends to have a gorgeous form while
maintaining their function as a mounting block for the tubing to be
welded to.
RACESENG DESIGNED + CRAFTED
DESIGN
We design and develop our products in house! This
capability allows us to create products like nothing you've ever seen or
experienced. Our goal is to deliver products with a resounding sense of
authenticity, where form and function fuel each other.
CRAFT
We manufacture our products in house! From cnc programming
to machining production, our parts are made in house using our own
manufacturing equipment. "Proudly made in the USA" may sound a bit
cliche but that mantra is an integral part of the culture at Raceseng.
Our joy lives in the process of crafting our own performance products.
