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OMP front strut tower brace installed...very large improvement in front end precision and feel.

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Old 08-19-2002, 07:32 PM
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Default OMP front strut tower brace installed...very large improvement in front end precision and feel.

I was doubtful, but after my firewall began to seperate (no doubt due to the 450/500 lb spring rate Hypercoils), I felt I ought to do something. I am impressed. Can't wait to really pound on it Thursday at the track. The 7, 8, 9 combo at GingerMan ought to be a very good test.

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Where did you get it?
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Used from a fellow AW'er.
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what did you torque it to?
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45 ft lbs.
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Default any problems with the windshield sprayers?

and where did you get? I'm starting to get some separation too.
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Default Don't know yet...but a good question...now I'm curious...damn!

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I'll check it out on Thursday.
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No problems with the washer jets...they did not even need to be adjusted.


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