Safety Issues

[Satinepink]

Given that stability upgrades aid in a cars handeling, would the installation of rear strut bar, rear anti-roll bar, room bar, front strut & front anti-roll bars minimize danger posed to passengers in a car(starlet) in the event of an accident?

 

I have been thinking about this for the longest time...

[Cordia_gsr]

That's a good question.

 

I happened to chance upon this website "Ultra-Racing" about safety aspects of their product in the events of collision.

 

http://www.ultraracing.com.my/Safety_Aspects_page_ENG.htm

[Satinepink]

Yeah, am planning on getting UR to fit my ride and that's what prompted me to ask if struts really protect passangers.

[Rodmansakura]

well.. i had a front strut and rear strut bar fixed in,,,

can say the car feel more stable....

as for safety????

sometime it also depend on the impact of the collision

[Steam]

Happy New Year!

 

Thanks for the information.

 

Actually, we worked very closely with Ultra-Racing to prototype the Starlet reinforcement and we are glad that the partnership was a great success!

 

Since then, we are their biz partner liao!

Edited January 2, 2007 by Steam

[Satinepink]

I'm not doubting the stability at all. Its the safety aspect that I'm concerned with.

[Cordia_gsr]

Well, it's not really proven in pratical, just like other bros mentioned, it greatly depends on the point of the impact. However, I would say, having these "add-ons" will be more effective in terms of road handling. No harm putting them on

[Cordia_gsr]

Happy New Year to you too!

 

That's great to hear! I bet there will be good deals on and off for MCF members? I think there were some group buys sometime back? (Can't remember)

[Starletgt]

Actually it had... i will try get some of my friend's crashed iswara. His still alive after installing it... but need to make a trip to KL ... sigh...

[Steam]

huh?

what are you trying to say?

[Starletgt]

1 of my friend in Malaysia have a modified Proton Iswara equip with UR. Borrowed the car to a friend and that Iswara lost control flew inside the drain. The friend of his is still alive. Iswara total lost. Condition of the car squashed metal tin can.

[Satinepink]

Sigh...my wife is concerned of the safety of the starlet...hence the topic. Another thing, how many of you bros have fitted a child seat in the rear? Tried with my friend's child seat but seemed like there was practicaly no leg room for a baby! I believe his seat is larger than normal.

 

Steam, you had a child seat fitted in your ride right? Any pics for me to show the wifey that it IS possible?

[Steam]

sure...why not?

Genie had also done that b4.

[Satinepink]

any pics bro?

[Age1298]

Hi Bro, read this thread with some interest. I am looking to put in these safety features into my recently bought starlet as well. Presently only have a front strut installed. Can you point me in the right direction and let me know what is the cost of installing these features? i.e. rear strut, rear anti roll and front anti roll bars. Not considering the room bars as its quite funny looking within the car. Thanks

[Satinepink]

ahhh...i was just conversing with StarletGT with regards to the UR bars. If you're really keen, contact him. I'm planning on getting mine done next month, not confirmed yet.

 

IMHO, unless you're pushing 130bhp and track alot,you don't need the FULL setup. Front/rear anti-roll and rear strut coupled with your existing front strut should suffice for our rides. our cars are compact and nimble. Excellent power-weight ratio. Therefore, the more you add on, the heavier it weighs.

 

http://www.ultraracing.com.my/

[Catapulp]

some say the strut bars will protude from the other direction after getting knocked on 1 side.