whiteline Strut tower brace install
OK I probably smurf up - but I've done a few various mods on the car suspension already figured while on sale I'd snatch the final bit of a whiteline strut tower brace.
I don't really think the car needs it but it looks more solidly setup than others - but you have to drill the car.
so has anyone on here done the install? have any pics? was it as hard as it seems?
I might just send it back
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Same as Pedders I believe. Do a search for it. You have to drop the strut out of the tower, drill and bolt up and then reassemble. (not done, it, but not hard, just time consuming. Remember to paint the holes you drill.
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I gave my strut tower away. It no longer fit under the LSA. You may be able to do it without undoing the strut at the top and raising the body. You can make a wire to capture the threads of the bolt and pull it up from underneath. Many tow bars get installed this way. Pulling the bolt through the hole.
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Originally Posted by RichsGreyGT
I'll admit I never thought of that idea. Not all that happy about the idea of drilling the car but it's got to mount somewhere. hell I'd almost rather weld studs down but I'm odd like that.
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Drilling was very time consuming and difficult to keep the hole straight for me. On a few of the holes it wasnt quite straight and i had to widen them a bit to get the bolts to fit through. Besides that it wasnt too bad. If i had to do it over again i would have just paid a shop to do it as i spent more time than it was worth.
Ray gave me his and it is still in my office afraid to do the same
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Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
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Ray gave me his and it is still in my office afraid to do the same
Rest in Peace Charlie!
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Its a project on the list when I get the nerve
2009 Panther Black Metallic "The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installed
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