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Ally wing stays
Chaddy - 22/2/11 at 08:07 AM

Has anyone made and fitted aluminium wing stays using ally tube, just wondered if they would be strong enough. If anyone has have you got any pictures.

Cheers
Chaddy


BenB - 22/2/11 at 08:17 AM

Considering how often the steel ones break due to vibrations work-hardening the metal I doubt it would look that svelt if it was done (ie you'ld prob need some thick old ali to prevent it breaking).


snakebelly - 22/2/11 at 08:37 AM

done it, they lasted a matter of days before fracturing and we went back to steel


Chaddy - 22/2/11 at 08:44 AM

Thanks guys, steel it is then!!

Cheers