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conradtan 05-08-2007 10:30 AM

Guess what I just ordered...
 
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._1943_53167524
Front
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._1943_53170358
Rear
"You will be receiving 1 Schnell Front Strut Brace in Silver & 1 Mid/Rear Schnell Strut Brace in Silver. They will be shipping today from Miami, FL via UPS Ground. You will have the tracking # sent to you from UPS Quantumview later on this evening.

Thank you for your order!
****************************************.Com"

I got them for $139 apiece! Can anyone help with the details of the install please?

Travis 05-08-2007 10:51 AM

Dude those will not fit a Lapis Blue Boxster, but I will buy them off you so as not a total lost for $50.00 and I will even pay shipping! :D j/k


Nice mod to make.

2000SoCalBoxsterS 05-08-2007 10:57 AM

They should provide you with install instructions. They simply bolt on to the top of your strut towers. Front hood: remove battery and pollen filter covers. In the rear a little more tricky, I believe you need to access strut towers via opening engine service hood, behind convert top and infront of rear trunk. In any case do a web seach or here on forum for pictures of the install.

conradtan 05-08-2007 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis
Dude those will not fit a Lapis Blue Boxster, but I will buy them off you so as not a total lost for $50.00 and I will even pay shipping! :D j/k


Nice mod to make.

Damn Travis... you are RIGHT! The Lapis Blue does not allow for proper fitment due to the COLOR of the car! Haha.... :D

unklekraker 05-08-2007 11:00 AM

dude, once installed you better bring it to AX with me or else it's useless and i will go to your house in the middle of the night and take it away from you and replace it with S or R sticker form Pep Boys.....ahahahahahaha!

conradtan 05-08-2007 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000SoCalBoxsterS
They should provide you with install instructions. They simply bolt on to the top of your strut towers. Front hood: remove battery and pollen filter covers. In the rear a little more tricky, I believe you need to access strut towers via opening engine service hood, behind convert top and infront of rear trunk. In any case do a web seach or here on forum for pictures of the install.


Will do 2000SoCal, and thanks! :cheers:

conradtan 05-08-2007 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unklekraker
dude, once installed you better bring it to AX with me or else it's useless and i will go to your house in the middle of the night and take it away from you and replace it with S or R sticker form Pep Boys.....ahahahahahaha!


NO NO NO... I WANT A STICKER TO SAY "WEAPON R" or there's no deal. :D

unklekraker 05-08-2007 11:10 AM

Okay, they do come in red w/c will highlight the color of your car..you want fake bullets hole with it? hehehehehehe!

Perfectlap 05-08-2007 11:14 AM

Those are great on a lowered suspension. Dials out that feeling like everything is about to come loose from all the loss of travel.
One of the best bang for the buck mods on my old car.

I wonder if the Spec Boxsters have this.

blinkwatt 05-08-2007 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfectlap
I wonder if the Spec Boxsters have this.

Yes they are.

http://www.boxsterspecracing.org/home/index.php?location=BSR%20Rules

" Suspension/Steering Components

All suspension components not otherwise listed must be stock factory parts. All suspension components must be mounted in the unmodified factory original mounting locations. No urethane bushings are allowed.

Shock Tower Braces

No modification of the shock tower is allowed.

A Strut brace is allowed for both front and rear and must bolt on. No exceptions.

Camber plates or Adjustable A-Arms are allowed to increase negative camber, but not both. "

conradtan 05-08-2007 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfectlap
Those are great on a lowered suspension. Dials out that feeling like everything is about to come loose from all the loss of travel.
One of the best bang for the buck mods on my old car.

What if my car is NOT lowered...yet? Hehe...

unklekraker 05-08-2007 12:05 PM

between both of our weight...it will be lowered :p :D

JP-s-in st. louis 05-08-2007 12:12 PM

You will not notice any change in the front but the back is great and if you have a hard top will help it stop squeeking. My rear STB helped the car corner more flat and even. By fa it is now the most "point and shoot" type car I have ever driven.

The cup cars do not even use front strut tower braces. I do not think you will need it but it is a cool looking mod anyway...Enjoy!

Josh

Allen K. Littlefield 05-08-2007 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP-s-in st. louis
You will not notice any change in the front but the back is great and if you have a hard top will help it stop squeeking.

Josh

Interesting. I had only a front set on my 911SC and now only on the front of my '02 2.7 I felt/feel the difference in both. Front is much more of a piece and feels more solid. When I hit a bump the whole front reacts rather than just the wheel involved. Whatever the case, put them both on and let us know how YOU feel about them. They are light weight and certainly can't hurt. Some swear by them, others feel they are a waste of money. Party on!

AKL


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