Strut Tower Brace fit problem
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Strut Tower Brace fit problem
Hi,
I just got the Granatelli Single Strut Tower Brace for my V6 and it would not fit. It just rock on the top of the plenum until I put washers underneath it. Has anyone had this problem? I called Granatelli and they want me to take pics of it so they can see the problem. Will the washers hurt anything. There is not much thread left after the washers. It gave me a hair of clearance and I think I heard it clank on a bump. Any suggestions of what to do with this strut bar or another one to buy.
Thanks,
Tom
I just got the Granatelli Single Strut Tower Brace for my V6 and it would not fit. It just rock on the top of the plenum until I put washers underneath it. Has anyone had this problem? I called Granatelli and they want me to take pics of it so they can see the problem. Will the washers hurt anything. There is not much thread left after the washers. It gave me a hair of clearance and I think I heard it clank on a bump. Any suggestions of what to do with this strut bar or another one to buy.
Thanks,
Tom
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TJKII,
Welcome to the world of JR and his lies. He sold me a double STB for my GT and I specifically asked him if it comes down on the Midwest Auto Gear plenum cover, he told me no. Well guess what, got it a week later, and it layed on it hard, and cracked the inside of the plenum cover, I've been ****ed since then, I did nothing about returning it, cause he sold me the bar pretty cheap and I have not wanted to deal with him since. in the meantime I did put two washers underneath the bar and it helped VERY little. And overtime, the bar has developed rust spots.....
never buyin from Granatelli again
Welcome to the world of JR and his lies. He sold me a double STB for my GT and I specifically asked him if it comes down on the Midwest Auto Gear plenum cover, he told me no. Well guess what, got it a week later, and it layed on it hard, and cracked the inside of the plenum cover, I've been ****ed since then, I did nothing about returning it, cause he sold me the bar pretty cheap and I have not wanted to deal with him since. in the meantime I did put two washers underneath the bar and it helped VERY little. And overtime, the bar has developed rust spots.....
never buyin from Granatelli again
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Here is another post of Granatelli and their lies. I ordered a double brace and asked specifically if it would fit. I was told yes. The day that I received it, it would not go on. That same day I saw a post from JR saying that it would not fit the '07s with the factory cover. I sent it back about 3 weeks ago, and I am still trying to get my refund. They have agreed to a refund by PM and by phone, but still nothing. My last PM has gone unanswered for almost a week. I now have to file a complaint with my credit card company to try and recoup my $119. What a poorly run company!
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http://e30m3performance.com/myths/St...bar_theory.htm
Btw, in MHO it is VERY difficult to find a brace for V6 that will clear the engine block AND not rub on the hood liner. I have Steeda that I am very pleased with, but it made a small impression on the hood liner.
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I disagree. Many of us empirically feel that handling was greatly improved after installing strut brace bar. Here the theory behind it:
http://e30m3performance.com/myths/St...bar_theory.htm
Btw, in MHO it is VERY difficult to find a brace for V6 that will clear the engine block AND not rub on the hood liner. I have Steeda that I am very pleased with, but it made a small impression on the hood liner.
http://e30m3performance.com/myths/St...bar_theory.htm
Btw, in MHO it is VERY difficult to find a brace for V6 that will clear the engine block AND not rub on the hood liner. I have Steeda that I am very pleased with, but it made a small impression on the hood liner.
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I've had my BMR STB on my pony for about 2 weeks. I have seen noticeable improvement in cornering feel. It feels much flatter and more sure footed in the turns. Well worth the 139.00 I paid for it.
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How tightly do these aftermarket STB's fit on the strut mount? The reason I ask is because if the strut tower only moves 1-2mm, and there's 5 mm of clearance around the STB holes, then it's not going to brace anything. It will instead rely on the friction of the nut clamping down on the bar and strut tower surface.
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