OBX Strut Problem
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OBX Strut Problem
Has anyone found a solution to fixing the front strut bar from hitting the washers? I am thinking that I can drill the hole deeper where that screw holds the actual bar in place so the bar will sit lower. Would really appreciate your help!
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Rep Power: 0 The reservoir isn't what I am talking about, it is the washers, the things that stick out of the hood and spray fluid on your windshield to clean it. The strut bar pushes those up when you tighten it. When you don't tighten it, you can move it back and forth and you can move it forward enough to where it doesn't hit the sprayers but then the bar isn't 100% effective.
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Rep Power: 0 I don't have a strut bar yet but damn, that really sucks that such a problem arises from having an OBX strut. I would figure that they would have tested the strut at least to see if it fits without a problem under the hood of our cars.....
hey pimp, would u say neuspeed strut over dc sports strut? or vice versa?
hey pimp, would u say neuspeed strut over dc sports strut? or vice versa?
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Rep Power: 0 do you have factory washers or the LED ones?
if it's the LED ones try cutting some of the access off
i've never heard of this problem before[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
if it's the LED ones try cutting some of the access off
i've never heard of this problem before[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 wow...I just got the generic bar too...and i don't have the prob u guys are having...I know the only intake I'll be able to use is the Injen SRI...so I might take after Allman and add the pipe to extend to a CAI...but we'll c if I even go that far...
I don't know why they would make one that doesn't even fit under the hood...stupid peeps
I don't know why they would make one that doesn't even fit under the hood...stupid peeps
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Rep Power: 0 OK I will answer your question....because I had the problem too!!!!!!.......once again here is the DIY..........if your man enough!!!!!!!!or ALLMAN enough!!LOL
The OBX upper strut bar does hit the hood.........it actually just barely nips the hood support bracing and washer clips causing a slight bulge in the hood when you close it..........ONLY SOLUTION and keep the bar is this.......You have to flaten the bar 1/4".....I did it this weekend......since the tower connections have plenty of adjustable threads, you can flatten the bar and still provide proper tower spacing....."NOW" how the hell to flaten.......LOL....."Muscle".....or a specialized break.....which I didn't have....but I had "ALLMAN" muscle......I created a special wood set-up to create fulcrum point and reshaped the bar by flatening it 1/4". The bar is "VERY"...VERY strong.....took all of my might but I finally flattened it...re-polished it....and installed it...and fits perfectly now.......but yeah...they should have tested the thing first.....but let me tell you this.....I'm a 225 bound bodybuilder, and I just gave that bar a true moment(bending) test...........I probably applied somewhere around 500 to 600 foot pounds of torque...and it was a BIAAATCCHH to flaten......so my point is the bar passed the abuse test of loading in my opinion...LOL!
The OBX upper strut bar does hit the hood.........it actually just barely nips the hood support bracing and washer clips causing a slight bulge in the hood when you close it..........ONLY SOLUTION and keep the bar is this.......You have to flaten the bar 1/4".....I did it this weekend......since the tower connections have plenty of adjustable threads, you can flatten the bar and still provide proper tower spacing....."NOW" how the hell to flaten.......LOL....."Muscle".....or a specialized break.....which I didn't have....but I had "ALLMAN" muscle......I created a special wood set-up to create fulcrum point and reshaped the bar by flatening it 1/4". The bar is "VERY"...VERY strong.....took all of my might but I finally flattened it...re-polished it....and installed it...and fits perfectly now.......but yeah...they should have tested the thing first.....but let me tell you this.....I'm a 225 bound bodybuilder, and I just gave that bar a true moment(bending) test...........I probably applied somewhere around 500 to 600 foot pounds of torque...and it was a BIAAATCCHH to flaten......so my point is the bar passed the abuse test of loading in my opinion...LOL!
yea.... i juss installed the cheap OBX strut bar today. it does hit the hood... but i closed it anyway... lets see how it works for the next few days... i might just take that cheap OBX crap out. the reason why i purchased it.. is that some guy on ebay said they are IDENTICAL to the DC sports... when i got it in the mail... it looks nothing like it... cheap OBX BULLCRAP!any1 wanna buy a front upper.... rear lower OBX GX series strut bar? $40 plus shipping. =]
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Rep Power: 0 << ive got a solution!!! Nuespeeed strut bar!! Costs about 80-120 dollars!! solid state steel bar coated with chrome or black finish! Fist intakes and is good looking!! Dakota >>
pimpdakota, where can I find that price? Do you have any website or contact no?
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Rep Power: 0 << cvc2k2,
The OBX bar is not off poor quality or of poor design,... just poor placement and location!!!!...so I wouldn't call it CRAP! >>
me either seeing as thou i have the rear upper and rear lower
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