 FIXED: Hood gap issue b/c of strut bar, cusco brace | updated w/final pics & info |
 May 20, 2008 - 9:13 PM
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Having this issue becuase of my cusco 2pt strut bar. First off, sorry for the poor pictures - low light and not much time:
Drivers side:   This brace:  Right hand, better condition:  On a side note:   Suggestions welcome for the hood gap.  I know some have been able to fix this issue. Btw, the issue is becuase this bar is for a st205 (different hood). Thanks- -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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May 22, 2008 - 8:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
oh sh!t, that's nothing. Yeah just take out enough for the bar to sit there comfortably. you wont even be taking out much of the brace. what, 1/2 inch deep?
really you wouldn't even have to worry about reinforcing it. but still you could if you wanted. dremmel it out, hell you could probably even get it done with a hammer and a pick... -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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May 22, 2008 - 3:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
just elongate the strut bar holes to allow it to sit lower the three that bolt to strut top
 same brace it will still just touch but not enough to force bonnet up  bonnet down 
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snapshotgt FIXED: Hood gap issue b/c of strut bar May 20, 2008 - 9:13 PM
snapshotgt I'm thinking washers on hinge bolts (rear) to ... May 20, 2008 - 11:51 PM CelicaST_CALI mabye its cause u have a beast living in ur engine... May 21, 2008 - 12:25 AM azian_advanced i don't think the engine has anything to do wi... May 21, 2008 - 1:14 AM 808celica bang under the hood to make enough room to clear May 21, 2008 - 4:23 AM presure2 i would trim the bracing for the hood where it hit... May 21, 2008 - 5:13 AM D-Man X2 W/ pressure2.
I'd trim out the inside of t... May 21, 2008 - 8:47 AM
snapshotgt QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ May 21, 2008 - 12... May 21, 2008 - 9:46 AM purplegt4 the stock strut won't fit anymore? May 21, 2008 - 9:59 AM snapshotgt QUOTE (purplegt4 @ May 21, 2008 - 9... May 21, 2008 - 10:01 AM D-Man SNAPSHOT, it's just an issue of the hood hitti... May 21, 2008 - 10:02 AM snapshotgt QUOTE (D-Man @ May 21, 2008 - 10... May 21, 2008 - 10:03 AM D-Man yeah then you have adequate bracing to handle a li... May 21, 2008 - 10:18 AM fanboy95 i have the same bar on my car and it does the same... May 21, 2008 - 10:40 AM DEATH Trust me - there is some safety/fudge factor built... May 21, 2008 - 11:43 AM D-Man QUOTE (DEATH @ May 21, 2008 - 11:43 ... May 21, 2008 - 12:02 PM D-Man okay... i cant find any pics to show you... You... May 21, 2008 - 1:53 PM snapshotgt One thing that weird is how different the gap is s... May 21, 2008 - 2:51 PM D-Man Well, your gunna have to close the hood and guesti... May 21, 2008 - 3:09 PM snapshotgt New pics (just for kicks):
Where its hitting (sma... May 22, 2008 - 1:28 AM DEATH QUOTE (snapshotgt @ May 22, 2008 - 2... May 22, 2008 - 3:58 PM snapshotgt QUOTE (DEATH @ May 22, 2008 - 3:58 P... May 22, 2008 - 4:06 PM urbandork i have that strut and a gt4 hood and while i dont ... May 22, 2008 - 3:51 PM Cuts_the_Pilot was that strut brace made for the gtfour specifica... May 22, 2008 - 6:36 PM snapshotgt QUOTE (Cuts_the_Pilot @ May 22, 2008 - 6... May 22, 2008 - 11:13 PM D-Man and it did, till it no-longer was harboring a st20... May 23, 2008 - 8:00 AM 95CelicaST QUOTE (D-Man @ May 23, 2008 - 6... May 23, 2008 - 9:41 AM HaRv3sTeR i just bought this:
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you guys know if this b... May 23, 2008 - 6:54 PM monkey dude, use a hammer and chissel or a dremil and tak... May 23, 2008 - 7:14 PM GotToyota Where are you at in Texas?
-Matt May 24, 2008 - 11:38 AM snapshotgt Update: I have not messed with it much since i... May 27, 2008 - 11:54 PM Jeunesse keep us updated on this man... I too have the same... May 30, 2008 - 6:37 AM 94yoter I had that problem with mine and I just turned it ... Jun 12, 2008 - 4:43 PM snapshotgt Issue fixed. Didn't cut whole brace(s) - rathe... Jun 14, 2008 - 2:09 PM presure2 colin, make sure you coat those spots you cut out,... Jun 15, 2008 - 8:12 AM snapshotgt QUOTE (presure2 @ Jun 15, 2008 - 8:1... Jun 15, 2008 - 10:56 AM DEATH Hey Snapshot - if you kept the peices you cut out ... Jun 16, 2008 - 7:44 AM snapshotgt QUOTE (DEATH @ Jun 16, 2008 - 7:44 A... Jun 16, 2008 - 9:10 AM DEATH QUOTE (snapshotgt @ Jun 16, 2008 - 9... Jun 16, 2008 - 9:14 AM snapshotgt QUOTE (DEATH @ Jun 16, 2008 - 9:14 A... Jun 16, 2008 - 9:18 AM monkey Congradulations, nice to know you got your hood so... Jun 16, 2008 - 11:27 AM DEATH Time for Turbo[s] Jun 16, 2008 - 11:42 AM |
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