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Old 10-28-2004, 06:52 PM
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Default whats a girdle?

i seen it on some of the allmotor built mod list but i dont know what it is?
Old 10-28-2004, 06:55 PM
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This is an aftermarket crank girdle made by Z10 Engineering (www.z10eng.com):
Old 10-28-2004, 07:02 PM
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um.........so whats it for?
Old 10-28-2004, 07:07 PM
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ties the mains together making the bottem end stronger
Old 10-28-2004, 07:33 PM
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oooooo, nice. all of them or just the inside two?
Old 10-28-2004, 07:39 PM
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the stock gsr and the z10 pieces only tie a few of them. hybrid garage makes one that ties all of them together.
Old 10-28-2004, 07:42 PM
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OH SNAP, I FOUND OUT HOW TO POST PICS
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Old 10-28-2004, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mackenzie C
OH SNAP, I FOUND OUT HOW TO POST PICS
not quite. you'e attaching pics to your posts.
Old 10-28-2004, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
ties the mains together making the bottem end stronger
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It makes the crank more rigid for high RPM applications, ensuring that it doesnt flex and cause bearing damage.
Old 10-29-2004, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
not quite. you'e attaching pics to your posts.
garbage.

ok i see



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