Looking for comments on differences in handling bwt a springsteel tbar and a fiberglass. Do they stay consistant or can they lose their "spring". Are they worth getting? Any comments or opinions?

Thanks

RC

No comments???

Dang that's tough. I was kinda wanting a bit of input on the handling differences myself. On a crete oval as well as carpet. steel versus fiberglass. I have not played around with steel either. Thanks

stick with fiberglass.. u wont be disapointed..they are ore consistent, and less finicky.. steel seems to work, for guys who know tuning well. but as a rulle of thumb... i recomend fibergalss.. 062 bias cuts for most tracks.

I have run both on my local carpet track. I couldn't say I like either better. If you race where there are a lot of crashes then steel would be more durable. As for handling differences, I have been able to tune my cars with either with the same results.

Spring steel all the way for indoor racing.

On banked tracks we were finding in 19T and mod that fiberglass plates were tweaking after one night of running.

Only tracks I prefer fiberglass or pheonelic plates are on apshalt tracks to gain added traction and to absord the bumps a bit better.

I agree with Erock on this one. However, I have been using the thicker fiberglass t-plates on carpet with pretty good success. One thing about the metal t-plates is that it isn't real obvious when they get bent. I take mine out from time to time and lay them on a piece of glass and push down on them (both sides). If I notice any type of wobble in them, I pitch em and get another one. Metal run about $20-30, whereas fiberglass are about $5. Depending on which type of car you have, if you want to run rear steer, then the metal ones may be your only choice.

Spring steel all the way for indoor racing.

On your track, Eric, I would agree. My experience is that the steel just dosn't wear out. I've had my cars dialed with both. I am using a fibergalss one now for no particular reason. I've run the steel outdoors and indoors and same with fiberglass. So i think its just a driver preference.

Thanks for the comments. I assume that aside from getting bent that the steel t-bar stays very consistant..verses a fiber t-bar that can lose it's flex and also breaks easier...correct?

RC

Ray from what I can tell that's about it.

DZ

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A spring steel t-plate reacts quicker than a fiberglass t-plate with the same center spring and center shock dampening.Just like a solid fiberglass t-plate reacts quicker than a slotted one.A softer t-plate increases rear bite and a harder one decreases it.It's all a balance between getting enough rear bite to drive the car off the corner and getting it to turn hard enough.Look to see what the fast guys are running and tune from there.When I gto a new flat track I generaly start off on a .63 bias cut fiberglass or a soft spring steel and tune from there.19T and Mod generally will require a softer t-plate than stock.