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FarmerPug
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Re: strut brace
it was in a set, i think t55 but all i remember was that being a set so the issue of what size wasnt really an issue. One thing though is they will need removed with a ratchet, not one of them torx bits on the end of a screwdriver because they are in tight.
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Re: strut brace
I messaged Gary406 the torx screw size but i thought its better to also put the knowledge out there.
Its a T50 Torx Screw. I got it for £2/3 from euro car parts, BnQ and other DIY/ building places wanted £20/30 for a full set as they dont sell singles
Its a T50 Torx Screw. I got it for £2/3 from euro car parts, BnQ and other DIY/ building places wanted £20/30 for a full set as they dont sell singles
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Re: strut brace
well fitted strut brace today and its come straight back off.
the bonnet on my car sits very high from the wings ..
i dont even think bending the bar will sort it out ...
the bonnet on my car sits very high from the wings ..
i dont even think bending the bar will sort it out ...
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Re: strut brace
The guy I bought mine off ("mountain" on these forums) drove a D8. If he could get the brace to fit under his bonnet, you should be able to fit that one under yours.
Really, go to town on it with the hammer and see if you can get it to fit. I didn't have to, but maybe Mountain had already "persuaded" it before I got it.
Here it is on his car:
And on my old saloon:
Really, go to town on it with the hammer and see if you can get it to fit. I didn't have to, but maybe Mountain had already "persuaded" it before I got it.
Here it is on his car:
And on my old saloon:
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Re: strut brace
thats odd mine was off a coupe and if fitted in perfectly.
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Gary406
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Re: strut brace
ye mine fits perfect just the bonnet sits high on it.. im gonna put it back on in a few days and bent the brackets were the bar is welded on.
i will lump hammer it with a block of wood and bend the bracket down ..
but no time now cos my car is like this
i will lump hammer it with a block of wood and bend the bracket down ..
but no time now cos my car is like this
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Re: strut brace
one wonders does d9 rear lights fit.
also why didnt the strut brace come fitted to the 406, was that second bulkhead the old 405s had, a form of strut brace?
and those who had read it searched google for a picture of a 405s engine bay to see what was meant by this second bulkhead.
also why didnt the strut brace come fitted to the 406, was that second bulkhead the old 405s had, a form of strut brace?
and those who had read it searched google for a picture of a 405s engine bay to see what was meant by this second bulkhead.
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strut brace
anyone knoe if i can fir an omp strut brace with the stock bolts or do i need coupe v6 ones???? 
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highlander
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Re: strut brace
I've never had these longer bolts; the strut brace I've got was fitted to both my 406s (saloon and Coupe) with the stock bolts that were there in the 1st place.
That said, if you buy a strut brace from Ade1122 (Coupe Club forums) then he will supply the longer bolts with the brace, I believe.
That said, if you buy a strut brace from Ade1122 (Coupe Club forums) then he will supply the longer bolts with the brace, I believe.
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Re: strut brace
i was gonna message him if i needed the longet bolts but as u have not needed then then i'll try it without.highlander wrote:I've never had these longer bolts; the strut brace I've got was fitted to both my 406s (saloon and Coupe) with the stock bolts that were there in the 1st place.
That said, if you buy a strut brace from Ade1122 (Coupe Club forums) then he will supply the longer bolts with the brace, I believe.
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"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
Re: strut brace
My strut brace came from Ade, and yes, he supplies the longer boltshighlander wrote:
That said, if you buy a strut brace from Ade1122 (Coupe Club forums) then he will supply the longer bolts with the brace, I believe.
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Bring back my 406Re: strut brace
highlander wrote:I've never had these longer bolts; the strut brace I've got was fitted to both my 406s (saloon and Coupe) with the stock bolts that were there in the 1st place.
That said, if you buy a strut brace from Ade1122 (Coupe Club forums) then he will supply the longer bolts with the brace, I believe.
Yes , Ade does include a set of bolts with the strut brace ( I bought one from him just before my coil spring broke )
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1998 2.1 TD LX Estate Red 196,000 TURBO DIESEL XUD11BTE "Alice " 200 k just hit yesterday 17/2/2012 not bio yet , smooth box , lovely runner
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