Front strut bar...?

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-:[KM]:-
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Front strut bar...?

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Anyone fitted one of these... :?:

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Can't work this out :-k

The link...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Toyota-MR2-SW ... dZViewItem

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THE DUKE
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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I always love ebay add's that start 1990-1995...

mr2 mk2's started in 1989 and rev 3 kicked in late 94.. muppets!!!

Looks like the brackets have been placed in the wrong hole.. the circular part should sit around the strut tower ;)
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Same as I thought... however...

Look at how the bent down bits are not in line...

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And this is how much thread is left... 2-3mm :-k

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I'm an Engineer FFS... ](*,) Can't work it out...
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THE DUKE
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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think you'll find its a universal fitting.. looks the same as my mates 300zx one he got of ebay and that was a bag of poop to fit...
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Sounds like modification time... I can get these to fit pretty quickly, chop a bit here and there, couple of new holes...

Will wait a bit and see if the guy on ebay wants to sort some sort of compensation out though :wink:
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Well being an engineer myself i know my favorite tool for metal is MC Hammer. BENDING TIME.. :)
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Did you get that from funky styling?

I have one exactly the same and its right at its limit of adjustment!!
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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This one was off the guy in the link... 800bhp or the email address.. maximumpowered :-k in Leicestershire.
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Oh, and I wouldn't use it if yours is at the end of the studs. It will rip the thread out :shock:
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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The drop down flanges on mine are at an angle too, but you do have the bar in the right place now!! I have about 5mm of thread to play with either end, so far so good but I think benefits are minimal with this type of bar.

The thread catches on the bolts, then you have to twist the bar to pull it tight, not exactly tailor made :roll:

Wouldn't mind but think mine was about £40..... :(
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Here's a good one....

"In the pictures you have sent you are trying to mount the brackets on the top of the strut..
Thats is not correct - the brackets fit inside the wing
On your picture no2 you need to twist the brackets through 90degree and butt up to the inner wing (inner wing will then need drilling to fit brace)

I hope this helps"

:shock:

DRILL MY CAR :!: :!:

[-X OH, NO NO NO [-X

:oops: Conned again through fleebay... When will I learn. :oops:
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THE DUKE
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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under the wing.. hahahaha... its called a strut brace, not an under wing brace!! Surley an "under wing brace" is an anti roll bar ;) hahahaha.. Muppet..

Make your own brackets and fit it flush :)
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Especially when this was the first reply....

"Hi Keith,
I can't see your picture, can you send it as an attachment instead?, I have attached a picture of a strut bar fitted to give you an idea of how it should go (not the same but similar). Basically the brackets are designed to fit on the inner part of the inner wing with the std brace left in situ (if fitted)"

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ARGHHH. ](*,)

I feel another ebay rant coming on again :shaking:
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THE DUKE
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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thats using different brackets.. its not sat inside the wing either... what an end
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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He's going to dig out some pictures... :^o

What's the betting I'll see them :-k

I'll give him until tomorrow and them do some simple mods.

GRRRRRR :!:

Going.... for...... beer....... :idea:
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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make mine a bud ! :)
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Guys,
800BHP.com is my buddie, if your having some problems I will mention it to him, if you want I can get one fitted to my motor so I can see how the things go together, I will let you know the fit etc.

He's on holiday this weekend or so, getting in touch with him probably won't be that easy.

If we ask him he might even do some sort of discount for IMOC memebers, but he's cheap as chips anyway so......
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THE DUKE
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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Think perhaps some communication might help.. These guys dont think that the bars correctly.. might just be a case of misinformation.. :)
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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THE DUKE wrote:Think perhaps some communication might help.. These guys dont think that the bars correctly.. might just be a case of misinformation.. :)


Do you mean its too long? too short?
Holes in wrong place?
Brackets wrong?

He's a nice fella so will take on-board any comments.
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THE DUKE
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Re: Front strut bar...?

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I dont have one i was just trying to help the guys earlier... i think they find that the bar is too short and not enough thread goes into the bracket ends.. also i think they had mounting problems ;)
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