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Old 09-20-2011, 10:01 PM
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gonna end up trimming it down and get a mazdaspeed bar at some point. Guess its a good excuse to get one lol.
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
Oh, looks very close. With regards to a fix, from the looks of things, one can lightly trim the factory strut bar, use some spacers/washers to help push it up enough for clearance (possibly), or run without the strut bar for the time being. This may not be ideal, but I really need to see this in person before any final word is made. Powertrix isn't going anywhere, so we'll be sure to figure this one out! Hopefully this doesn't create too large an inconvenience for anyone. When new products enter the market testing is done, but there is always slight chance of a hiccup here or there.

Stay tuned!

BTW, still working on my inbox situation for you guys. Will be sorted soon, promise!
you can check out mine when i get them installed hahah
Old 09-21-2011, 04:03 AM
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Finally done with install.


I took the height adjustment and threaded them all the way off, then did 20 turns on the front and 22.5 turns on the back. Also I only preloaded the springs as much as I could turn the perch with my hand. Wheel gaps are at like 3" and 4" right now. I'm guessing they'll settle about an inch and a half so in a week I'll slam it. Going for a gap of about 1 finger width.

I'm tired as hell so I'll have pics/comments up tomorrow or something.
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Awesome can't wait to see pictures!
Old 09-22-2011, 12:33 PM
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Update - I'll have my vendor status back up tonight so will be able to receive PM's again.

I'll see if I can post an update with regard to the extenders & front strut as well
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Wait that 2mm of steel covering the front strut is what everyone is worried about?

Seriously?

A 30 second date with my grinder will solve that issue...

I mean if you were really strapped for cash you could pick up a steel file for $5 and go to work.
Old 09-22-2011, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Wait that 2mm of steel covering the front strut is what everyone is worried about?

Seriously?

A 30 second date with my grinder will solve that issue...

I mean if you were really strapped for cash you could pick up a steel file for $5 and go to work.
Thanks for the kind words Shady

For my personal car, I wouldn't think twice about giving a light shave to the bottom of my OEM strut bar. At the same time, however, it is not something that is really necessary/required.

In either case, I'll keep you all posted!
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I don't think anyone was worried about it. Just an unforeseen speedbump... damn I hate those
Old 09-22-2011, 02:37 PM
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Ehhhhh I guess I'll install this weekend and let y'all know what I come up with.
Old 09-22-2011, 06:43 PM
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Got mine today after 3 days of waiting for USPS.

Throwing them on this Saturday.
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Those who have posted pics any chance I can get a thread count from y'all?
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Those who have posted pics any chance I can get a thread count from y'all?
I don't have pics, but out of the 185 posts in this thread, here is the breakdown.

tiltmode43 48
ooobigfire 26
Arca_ex 25
dlum125 17
Gr8Bullet 11
MMeglen 10
moonkid 8
ShellDude 8
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You have 2060 counted posts and 9250 posts total.

Enjoy your evening shaday.
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whats a thread count for? O.O
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it's a count of the threads showing above/below the adjustment collar. It will give Shady a reference for how low the car will be. If he sets his the same on initial setup, he'll be close to same ride hight as the others. Without a baseline, it's all guess work.
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Here is how I got my strut bar to fit.
First I marked where I wanted to cut with an exacto knife
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Old 09-22-2011, 09:37 PM
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I'm getting a full sound system with a indash installed rightnow no more bose.... but when I get back from my vacation I'll be installing the coilovers
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oh fuz..lol..i get it now, i see what u did there :P
Old 09-23-2011, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by fuztupnz
I don't have pics, but out of the 185 posts in this thread, here is the breakdown.

tiltmode43 48
ooobigfire 26
Arca_ex 25
dlum125 17
Gr8Bullet 11
MMeglen 10
moonkid 8
ShellDude 8
J's_sbm8 6
Rigoherrera 5
Chadwisk 5
NautyOne 4
Atilla 3
shadycrew31 3
Highway8 2
Lodes 2
TrickWilliams 1
NYC Drift King 1
Rotary101 1



You have 2060 counted posts and 9250 posts total.

Enjoy your evening shaday.

hahahahah Well played sir!!!
Old 09-23-2011, 02:02 AM
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Mazdaspeed strut bar ftw!!!
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That looks very bad, i need to try something different
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The only thing missing is a bit of grinding/sanding. If you're really **** you could add a little rubber trim to completely cover the cut.
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AL

Originally Posted by Gr8Bullet
Mazdaspeed strut bar ftw!!!
That'll be my resolution over the winter.

Going to be installing my coilovers this weekend hopefully. I'll post a picture of an rx8 with stock wheels lol. Going to need some spacers for my wheels asap.
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Waiting for an update on the extenders... It's a one shot deal for me... I don't have the time to install/uninstall/reinstall... need to get this done in one fail swoop.

Any update for us, tilt?
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I'm gonna pick up a file and clean it up some later. I just wanted it back on.
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Originally Posted by ShellDude
Waiting for an update on the extenders... It's a one shot deal for me... I don't have the time to install/uninstall/reinstall... need to get this done in one fail swoop.

Any update for us, tilt?
The whole strut bar thing has somewhat complicated things as we do wish to fix this for users such as Moonkid who do not wish to modify the OEM strut bar.

Working on a date for the extenders for everyone. As mentioned, they are being air freighted over so there will not be a big delay. At the moment, I just need to get those tracking codes!

We'll get everything settled as soon as possible, I can promise that! My PM box should be open any minute now, so if any of you have any questions, feel free to PM me as well.

edit: PM box now has space

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