 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 27, 2008 - 11:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Update: I have not messed with it much since i've been busy, but...
Hammaring IS NOT an option for me. That metal is too strong, and the hammaring strength needed could bend/bubble the hood. I'm not worried about people sitting on the hood. I'm worried about vibrations once the 3 braces are cut. This is not where the strength is needed. Yes, i said three - ones on the outside on center need cutting as well. We'll see. Might do it tomorrow. I'll have to think about the risk of weakening the hood and creating vibrations. -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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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 D-Man oh sh!t, that's nothing. Yeah just take ou... May 22, 2008 - 8:39 AM stevest202 just elongate the strut bar holes to allow it to s... May 22, 2008 - 3:43 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 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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