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First engine bay bling - kind of......

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I managed to fit my front strut brace today.

 

I think it looks great but it was a b*tch to fit the new fuel hoses. And after I'd cut the first hose off the car I noticed that I'd need a vacuum hose too DOH !!!

 

:headvswal

 

Mark

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    :nana2: which make strut brace is that, and do you have any fowling probems with it on the bonnet ?

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    The strut brace came from the US - there's no name on it I'm afraid but it cost me $135 which I thought was a pretty good price.

     

    It is VERY VERY close to the plenum (see pic - I reckon about 0.25 mm) but seems to clear the bonnet ok.

     

    I haven't driven it yet to see if it feels any different..........

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    The strut brace came from the US - there's no name on it I'm afraid but it cost me $135 which I thought was a pretty good price.

     

    It is VERY VERY close to the plenum (see pic - I reckon about 0.25 mm) but seems to clear the bonnet ok.

     

    I haven't driven it yet to see if it feels any different..........

     

     

    I'd keep an eye on that, remember the engine will move by quite a bit when you floor it.

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    immaculate bay mate. i've been looking at some struts on ebay (nothing like being prepared) for when i get my zx. always suspicious with ebay tho...

     

    like yours they are unbranded but seem too cheap? what d'ya reckon?

     

    rear strut..

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40192&item=7951763637&rd=1

     

    front strut...

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40192&item=7952836347&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

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    Mac300zx - I am intending to take my car to track days this summer and I want to car a stiff - chassis wise - as possible and strut braces will go some way to achieving this.

     

    Tommyg109 - I'm sure they are fine. Here's mine on a UK Ebay listing.....

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40192&item=7951951567&rd=1

     

    What the sellers don't tell you is you need to replace the fixed/rigid fuel lines and vacuum line over the plenum, so you also need some of each of those.

     

    Mark

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    the rear brace in particular is said to be a big improvement on the 300zx, to help stiffen the flex between the rear struts, improving handling.

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