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18-08-2010, 02:54 PM | #41 |
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On the topic of braces, have you guys seen a GB thats happening on Mazdas247 (I know Darryl has )
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123782094 Front Strut Bar Lower Tie Bar Rear Panel V-Brace 4 Point Ladder Brace Rear Strut Bar [/QUOTE]
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18-08-2010, 02:55 PM | #42 |
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And test fitted:
Protege Test Fit: Front Strut Bar: Perfect Fit 4 Point Ladder Brace: Fits perfect with stock exhaust. If you have a 3 in exhaust, you will need washers and longer bolts. Front Lower Tie Bar: Perfect Fit Rear Strut Bar: Perfect fit. Sedan Only V-Brace Panel: Negative. The Taiwan Protege's don't have that piece of metal sticking out. The arms look fine. I'm in talks with the company to make a revised version. Hopefully available soon! If you would like additional photos let me know![/QUOTE]
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18-08-2010, 03:05 PM | #43 |
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Hmm, the bar-to- strut top bracing on the strut braces looks so flimsy. Could do with some more gusseting around the bolt areasIMO, more like the 3/6 ones.
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18-08-2010, 03:14 PM | #44 |
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yeah I know, the bloke organising over in the states is going through a taiwan company KMR... I wouldnt mind getting the 4pt ladder brace & lower tie bar
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18-08-2010, 03:39 PM | #45 |
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is it me or is the front strut brace sitting 180 wrong way?
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18-08-2010, 03:54 PM | #46 |
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I'm thinking about the ladder brace and the V-brace panel.
I haz no funds but I would like those two!
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