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Old 09-27-2005, 01:49 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by BoxsterSbob
Hi, what brand strut supports did you use, and do you have any pix of the install?

bob
Hi,

No Pix, but it's about as straightforward as you can get.

The Braces I got were made by Racing Dynamics. They are all pretty generic, a pair of billet-cut brackets, a couple Heim Joints with a Bar (Round Stock) in-between. You can choose between Alloy and CF for the Bar, but the minimal weight difference and the fact that they're totally hidden rules against paying the premium $$ for the CF.

To install have the Car on a level surface, then for the Front Brace, you remove the Battery Cover and both Side Covers (need a T-25 Torx Driver for this) exposing the Strut tops. Then you loosen the Battery hold-down, in case you need to move it a little (I'd disconnect the (+) Terminal also - be sure you have your Radio Code). Now, you Dry Fit the brace so you know which 2 of the 3 Strut nuts to remove (you only want to remove these two, or you loose the Camber setting if you loosen all 3). Then, using a 13mm socket, remove the required 2 (to a side) Strut nuts. Set in the brace and replace the 13mm Strut Nuts (tightening to 26 ft.-lbs., be exact, these will snap off from too much torque). Then, twist the Brace to elongate it 'til it won't turn anymore, tighten locknuts on Brace (17mm). Now, replace the (+) cable, tighten the Battery back down, replace the Side Covers and Battery Cover. You're Done. Start-to-Finish, maybe 10 min.

For the Rear Brace, start with Car on level surface. Raise top to Service position (this exposes the Strut Tops). Dry Fit the Brace, like before. Remove the 2 Strut Nuts, like before, using a 13mm socket. Fit Brace in place, replace and torque Strut Nuts to 26 Ft.-Lbs., twist Brace to elongate it until it stops, tighten Locknuts on Brace (17mm), return top to normal position. You're Done. Start-to-Finish...10 min.

Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!...Jim'99
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