Just got a used one of these but have read that you need to cut part of the throtle guard thingy on top of the engine to make it fit. Also how hard are they to fit as not sure I can be arsed with it if it's a lot of work as I have so much else to do (never enough time to get things done) so might sell it on if I get a good offer. Anyone fitted one of these ? Don't think it's an original carbing as it does not have the laser etching or plaque but it's a very good replica possibly the powertrix type with double welds as seen in pics few marks but the price was right

Edited October 25, 200817 yr by 8ace

anyone ?

not sure about that one. just fitted the one i had of paul@swz and bolted straight on, looking at yours it does look lower on the battery side to mines so possible some mods needed.:smash:

 

dan.:D

so when you undo the nuts on top of the struts is there any danger of anything moving while the nuts are off?

so when you undo the nuts on top of the struts is there any danger of anything moving while the nuts are off?

 

No nothing moves.

It took me about 5 mins to fit my Carbing.

Now the rear one,thats a different matter all together LOL

No nothing moves.

It took me about 5 mins to fit my Carbing.

Now the rear one,thats a different matter all together LOL

 

did you have to cut any of the throttle guard away? cheers in advance

did you have to cut any of the throttle guard away? cheers in advance

 

I left it off

Paul,

 

Your carbing strut brace looks to be the genuine article. It is only in the last two years that they started putting plaques and laser etchings on them. Before then they used stickers like the one on your brace.

 

As for fitting it - don't worry about undoing the strut nuts, nothing will drop out of fall off. You may want to disconnect the fuel line at the filter to thread the line through the brace bracket for a neat finish (also better as if you leave it running over the top it can chaff and cause damage leading to a potential fuel leak).

 

Cutting the throttle cable cover can be tricky. Best way to do this is to mark the area that requires cutting and then cut it using a rotary tool. Of course I sell carbon fibre throttle covers which already have the appropriate cutout! ;)

 

HTH

 

Dan

Paul,

 

Your carbing strut brace looks to be the genuine article. It is only in the last two years that they started putting plaques and laser etchings on them. Before then they used stickers like the one on your brace.

 

As for fitting it - don't worry about undoing the strut nuts, nothing will drop out of fall off. You may want to disconnect the fuel line at the filter to thread the line through the brace bracket for a neat finish (also better as if you leave it running over the top it can chaff and cause damage leading to a potential fuel leak).

 

Cutting the throttle cable cover can be tricky. Best way to do this is to mark the area that requires cutting and then cut it using a rotary tool. Of course I sell carbon fibre throttle covers which already have the appropriate cutout! ;)

 

HTH

 

Dan

 

 

cool I was reading about the powertrix copy type ones and though it may be one of those. Has a real good deal on that then. I was gonna try and get another throttle cover used and cheap in good condition and cut it out keeping my original one. Is the fuel line under pressure and does it have to be bled or anything ? cheers

cool I was reading about the powertrix copy type ones and though it may be one of those. Has a real good deal on that then. I was gonna try and get another throttle cover used and cheap in good condition and cut it out keeping my original one. Is the fuel line under pressure and does it have to be bled or anything ? cheers

 

Yes, fuel line is under pressure so (a) remove the fuel pump relay (small fuse box in the engine just in front of the brake booster on driver side - it's the one closest to the engine), (b) release excess pressure in the fuel tank by undoing the petrol cap, © use plenty of kitchen towel or other type of rag underneath the fuel line you are undoing, (d) reasemble in reverse order and don't forget to plug the fuel pump relay back in and close the petrol cap! Job done!

 

Although Powertrix lists their Carbing "style" strut braces on their site they aren't actually available yet. I believe they are about a month or so away from general release. I will be ordering a number of these as we are their UK authorised reseller.

 

HTH

 

Dan

 

PS - your ECU turned up today, am now just awaiting delivery of the chip (which is also confirmed en-route) ;)

Yes, fuel line is under pressure so (a) remove the fuel pump relay (small fuse box in the engine just in front of the brake booster on driver side - it's the one closest to the engine), (b) release excess pressure in the fuel tank by undoing the petrol cap, © use plenty of kitchen towel or other type of rag underneath the fuel line you are undoing, (d) reasemble in reverse order and don't forget to plug the fuel pump relay back in and close the petrol cap! Job done!

 

Although Powertrix lists their Carbing "style" strut braces on their site they aren't actually available yet. I believe they are about a month or so away from general release. I will be ordering a number of these as we are their UK authorised reseller.

 

HTH

 

Dan

 

PS - your ECU turned up today, am now just awaiting delivery of the chip (which is also confirmed en-route) ;)

 

cool cheers dan