Strut brace query
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- Joined: Thu 16 Mar, 2006 21:41
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Strut brace query
Finally I bit the bullet and bought a Cosmo front Brace for my 2.2. After following all the instructions on clearance etc fitted it myself. All the "hype" on the site is not understated - it has delivered a very noticable improvement to the handling as every one that has one fitted has said. Top marks. The only small query I have is the tension on the two bolts on the main spar of the brace itself, ( not where it fits to the tower, that's fine) Should these bolts be tightened fully or must the brace have room to move. The reason I ask is I am getting a new vibration from the brace itself at low revs and there is a bit of play between the main central spar and the connecting ends which is causing the noise.
All round clearance on all other parts of the brace is also fine.
excuse me for being thick but I have the mechanical skills of a chimp. cheers - big cheesy
All round clearance on all other parts of the brace is also fine.
excuse me for being thick but I have the mechanical skills of a chimp. cheers - big cheesy
Take a look at this:-
http://www.tony-bmwccse.co.uk/
Click into 'my modifications' and then strutt brace.
http://www.tony-bmwccse.co.uk/
Click into 'my modifications' and then strutt brace.
Dav the wheel nut
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- Joined: Thu 16 Mar, 2006 21:41
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Cheers chaps the cross bar bolts are tightened up fully but there is still a tiny fraction of play on the cross bar both ends at each side which no amount of tightening on these bolts would eliminate. Way to small for another washer but certainly where the rattle is coming from. Maybe it just needs a bit of a shim to firm it up.
Struts are there to minimise the tiny changes in distance between the top of the suspension mounts due to chassis flex. Therefore it is imperative the strut is held completely rigid. Any play & it will be useless as c-w says. This is one reason I chose a strong strutt as the brackets clamp it downwards so there is no play whatsoever. It has no bits of bar through lugs or anything like that at the ends which might suffer from play.
'High G' motoring enthusiast
has anyone had one of these:
http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-acces ... ts_id=8382
etech strut brace.
any issues with fitting / denting bonnet etc.
I like the look of the strong strut braces but at £330 according to the uk distributor.....mmmm bit of a difference.
http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-acces ... ts_id=8382
etech strut brace.
any issues with fitting / denting bonnet etc.
I like the look of the strong strut braces but at £330 according to the uk distributor.....mmmm bit of a difference.
- oakley6691
- Joined: Tue 25 Apr, 2006 13:33
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- Location: Abercrave
i have that one on my 2002 2.2 with no problems, works well, looks good and easy to fitAdam wrote:has anyone had one of these:
http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-acces ... ts_id=8382
etech strut brace.
any issues with fitting / denting bonnet etc.
I like the look of the strong strut braces but at £330 according to the uk distributor.....mmmm bit of a difference.
If you have a look at the "Strong Strut - possible group buy?" thread, you will see the checks that I had to carry out prior to fitting my SS.Adam wrote:any issues with fitting / denting bonnet etc.
I like the look of the strong strut braces but at £330 according to the uk distributor.....mmmm bit of a difference.
This may give you an idea of the high spots under the bonnet
I have one on mine as well and bought it from the same people. Took ten minutes to fit with no issues.Adam wrote:has anyone had one of these:
http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-acces ... ts_id=8382
etech strut brace.
any issues with fitting / denting bonnet etc.
I like the look of the strong strut braces but at £330 according to the uk distributor.....mmmm bit of a difference.
If you are going to get one from them phone to find out availability as I had to wait a month!
Dav the wheel nut
managed to get an e-tech strut brace from these people:
www.europerformance.co.uk
ordered on sunday evening...delivered wednesday morning by 10am.
pretty quick turn around...and it was drop shipped direct from manufacturer/wholesaler.
cant wait to get home and fit it.
www.europerformance.co.uk
ordered on sunday evening...delivered wednesday morning by 10am.
pretty quick turn around...and it was drop shipped direct from manufacturer/wholesaler.
cant wait to get home and fit it.