How to fit a Strut Brace?

Trancendental · 17-12-2005

Hello all

Big smiles because me Strut Brace arrived today

Now, how do you fit them? is it a simple case of unscrewing the Bolts at the top of the strut, attaching the afformentioned strut brace then Screwing the bolts back?

Or would I need to raise the car off the ground first so the car doesn't fall over when I uncrew the bolts?

Ta

beastyjay · 17-12-2005

bolts off, brace on and then bolts back on

Stu DemonD · 17-12-2005

I know it is a different car, but any tips in here:

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo-guides/47410-how-fit-front-upper-strut-brace.html

Trancendental · 17-12-2005

Originally Posted by Stuart DemonD

I know it is a different car, but any tips in here:

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo-guides/47410-how-fit-front-upper-strut-brace.html

Feeeeeeeck I need to drill stuff?? Aww man

I'm gonna do it Beasty's way

CinquePunto · 17-12-2005

The car won't fall over, as the car's weight will keep the tension on the springs anyway...

Just make sure there's nothing in the way of fitting it, on the Punto there is the brake fluid reservoir and on the higher models (i presume) there is the power steering fluid reservoir.

Good luck mate... is your car still working after the ACE meet?

custard · 17-12-2005

Originally Posted by Trancendental

Feeeeeeeck I need to drill stuff?? Aww man

I'm gonna do it Beasty's way

depends on the car as to whether you need to drill or not.should be fairly obvious if you have lined it up

H2DaE · 17-12-2005

Originally Posted by cinqysxmk2

Just make sure there's nothing in the way of fitting it, on the Punto there is the brake fluid reservoir and on the higher models (i presume) there is the power steering fluid reservoir.

Are you talking about a mk1 or mk2 punto? The Mk2's don't have power steering fluid...

Trancendental · 18-12-2005

Originally Posted by cinqysxmk2

is your car still working after the ACE meet?

Yes it is thanks

its fecking driving like its on pills and doesn't look like its coming down any time soon....

And the petrol now lasts way longer

CinquePunto · 18-12-2005

Originally Posted by H2DaE

Are you talking about a mk1 or mk2 punto? The Mk2's don't have power steering fluid...

The mk1... The only one I have tried fitting a strut brace to.

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custard Status: DEFCON Grumpy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 30,129 Thanks: 495 Trader Rating: 1	Re: How to fit a Strut Brace? Originally Posted by Trancendental Feeeeeeeck I need to drill stuff?? Aww man I'm gonna do it Beasty's way depends on the car as to whether you need to drill or not.should be fairly obvious if you have lined it up __________________ need to contact a mod? click me _need to contact admin? click me_FAQ's_ Guides_events Want +20BHP for £2? Downloads
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H2DaE Resident Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hampshire/Surrey Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 5 Trader Rating: 1	Re: How to fit a Strut Brace? Originally Posted by cinqysxmk2 Just make sure there's nothing in the way of fitting it, on the Punto there is the brake fluid reservoir and on the higher models (i presume) there is the power steering fluid reservoir. Are you talking about a mk1 or mk2 punto? The Mk2's don't have power steering fluid... __________________ NA8C Eunos Roadster - Epic fun www.puntomk2.co.uk - For all your Punto Mk2/2b/Grande needs.... And some awesome banter
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CinquePunto all over your face Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Horsham Drives: Skoda Posts: 3,089 Thanks: 18 Trader Rating: 0	Re: How to fit a Strut Brace? Originally Posted by H2DaE Are you talking about a mk1 or mk2 punto? The Mk2's don't have power steering fluid... The mk1... The only one I have tried fitting a strut brace to. __________________ CinquePunto - Five Point Photography - Adam
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