Strut Bar and Impact??

[Darkness]

Hi all 2 quick questions....

 

if i fit a strut bar rear and front .... and if there is a impact on say the left (*touch wood* ) the right will be damaged too right....???

 

so in this case will insurance be covered (assume i never infrom them abt the strut bar (if inform then will my premium go up))....

 

also in the case of a strong side impact...wat will happen to the bar? will it

1) break (in which case will it pierce thru the fire wall or rear seats)

2) bend (risk of damaging engine bay stuff)

3)nothing will happen? (ok i know this sounds stupid )

 

pls assist...thanks

[Ahwhye]

ans to Q1 : possible.

ans to q2 : strong side impact? why still bother about the strut bar? the car could have been totalled, not to mention possible injury or .

[Darkness]

no la not that i care abt the strut bar ...but i was told by one mech that if i get those lousy strut bar not meant for my car (ie custom make) chances are it can break during impact and even pierce thru the firewall...(is that not a danger??)....

 

any idea about insurance?

[Jamesinc]

Usually lousy strut bar, will break during impact, if the materials used or designs are no good. Good ones will save your life.

 

See the difference of the OMP bucket seats, struts or FIA approved parts used in motorsports. The driver still in quite good condition despite driving at very high speed and incur an accident.