Cascade Crew

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:18 pm Post subject:

Everything moves around when you drive. A hard foul of adjacent parts is a no-no. Stress cracks and longevity issues. Something will give eventually. I'm more concerned about the plastic mounting rail for the fans than the fans themselves.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:30 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:48 pm Post subject:

The problem is you have a metal bar in contact with a plastic part and both move in different directions. When things aren't right you end up playing a game of statistics. Not everybody will have problems, but some people will. One thing I know for sure is I won't have a problem if the parts aren't touching. That's the route I want to take.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:05 pm Post subject:

Dude, there isn't a lot of movement here.

Smile

-Schultzy

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:09 pm Post subject:

I have found the plastic that GM used to be very resilient.

Mike, is the fitment better with the TDS bar vs. the GW bar? Or did you have a single fan on the '88 GTA?

iansane · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:13 pm Post subject:

FWIW; I've got the TDS bar and dual fans. I think I remember having to chop the swaybar bracket alignment tab off or down or something but it doesn't hit my fan shroud.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:17 pm Post subject:

Can't recall on the TDS bar bud. It was on there when we got it. The '88 was dual fan just like my '89.

This is a brace. Not like it is a sway bar (aka 'spring') and moving around. The 'feet' on the dual fans is pretty heavy plastic. No wear, no discernible movement.

-Schultzy

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:19 pm Post subject:

The reason I ask is that I have that used TDS bar kicking around here still and as such I'd be totally willing to trade Jon for his GW unit if this is going to be a big conniption.

I am running an aftermarket aluminum radiator and will probably run a Taurus fan I've had sitting on the shelf forever. Plus I don't care about stuff touching other stuff because I just want to drive fast in a Camaro. Razz

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:22 pm Post subject:

hehe

One way to find out Wink

-Schultzy

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:04 am Post subject:

Jon, You should have no problems with a little rub there. As stated, its a brace so there is only minor flex of the chassis itself. No more than say your dash rubbing on the console.

I had a factory wonderbar, so it wasn't an issue, but I definitely wouldn't have worried if the fans contacted it.

-P

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:29 am Post subject:

Jon, I am sincere in my offer to trade you bars. If you are interested send me a PM with details on what exactly you want me to measure and I can get detailed photographs so we can determine if the TDS bar will work for you.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:23 am Post subject:

Edited the thread to keep content but remove remarks considered offensive. Apologies to those who made popcorn.

-Schultzy

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:07 pm Post subject:

I have clearance now. Solved. Thumbs up

Aaron - As always, thank you for the info. It helped me know what are my options so I could decide what to do. Apology was meaninful, too. Thanks.

Ian - Ya, I had problems with alignment tab too but in my case I was able to flip the brackets and resolve it.

Shultzy - I know you tried hard but unfortunately you didn't make the cut for the CC cheerleading squad. Now go take a nap, grumpy bear.

1987_sportcoupe · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:58 pm Post subject:

Alphius, what do you think of the TDS bar? I'm looking into buying one because it's a fair price and my front end feels pretty loose.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:45 pm Post subject:

chevymad · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:46 pm Post subject:

RSFreak · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:47 pm Post subject:

Glad you guys are getting along again! Very Happy

James - Why do you post such inflamitory things?!?!?! Laughing

Alphius · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:56 pm Post subject:

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:09 pm Post subject:

Just FYI, I just installed a TDS wonder bar on Thursday and had absolutely no clearance issues with the factory dual fan setup on my '91.

1987_sportcoupe · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:43 pm Post subject:

Ok. I feel like my suspension is in decent shape I just want to upgrade and have a tighter more planted cars. The iroc sway bars with energy bushings already made a huge difference so I'm just continuing to upgrade.