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strut brace - kaykay - 16-05-2022
hi there, iv recently bought a strut brace ( thx Robin Extremebhp Milner
) it fits to the car(after some mods tho) the problem iv got is that when I came to close my bonnet it was being stopped by the strut brace hitting off the support beams in the bonnet. is there any way of sorting this out by either raising the bonnet ( if so then how would I do it) or is there any other non expensive way to sort out this problem?thanks.
strut brace - kaykay - 16-05-2022
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strut brace - Sparkystav - 16-05-2022
Well first it shouldn't hit, so I'd check the fitting has no simple error.
The option is bonnet spacers, fairly popular in 'the scene' basically big washers to raise the top of the bonnet for the 'because racecar' look
strut brace - kaykay - 16-05-2022
Well it was fitted before on lex without sc...now cos throtle body is goin diff way it wasnt fit mine... i had to make alloy spacers for it to lift it up thats why is higher now and i was thinking about lifters tho....do u think is ok to driving like it till i get a spacers tho?
strut brace - Sparkystav - 16-05-2022
Ah yes, there isn't many braces that fit with the charger inlet I'm afraid, provided the bonnet is clipped down properly it should be ok, though if your determined to keep it bonnet spacers are the way to go
strut brace - kaykay - 16-05-2022
Dont do like them but looks like i dont have more options here lol thx anyways stav
strut brace - Moley - 17-05-2022
What you do is cut a small section out from under the strut bar to let it sit on top of the inlet.
Like what I did. Simple:p
strut brace - kaykay - 17-05-2022
Whot u mean...sorry i dont get it...have you got any pic :p
strut brace - Sparkystav - 17-05-2022
Basically cut away some of the strut bace where it hits the throttle pipe so that you don't need the spacers.
It will affect its integrity though.
strut brace - kaykay - 17-05-2022
If i do that will be no strut left lol need lift about 10cm to fit and got 3mm gap there.