Help needed with the fitting/clearance on a Carbing Strut Brace

[DodgyRog]

Possible swap now here

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=226819

 

Just took delivery of a Carbing Strut Brace from JP (thanks by the way, I will do feedback etc in a bit:d)

 

Thought I would put it straight on, (as I have enough bits of Supra lying around the house) well it doesn't clear the engine; by a lot,

 

so first question is.....are there different Carbing Braces for the TT and N/A

 

second question is.....am I doing something stupid, pics below

 

 

 

 

 

Going to be absolutely gutted if this won't fit, I have been waiting forever to land a 2nd hand one:rolleyes:

Edited January 13, 2012 by DodgyRog (see edit history)

[CarlT67]

I would guess, as I dont know for sure. But I would say there is a different one for the n/a as n/a strut braces usually go out forward and around the front of the engine rather than straight across as I remember.

[pedrosixfour]

Different braces for NA and TT as far as I know dude.

 

Give me the height of the upright on either mounting plate and I'll compare it to my own.

 

Edited August 27, 2010 by pedrosixfour (see edit history)

[DodgyRog]

I would guess, as I dont know for sure. But I would say there is a different one for the n/a as n/a strut braces usually go out forward and around the front of the engine rather than straight across as I remember.

 

Yeah I am guessing there might be a different type, but I had a quick look around the trade site and no one list different types

[DodgyRog]

Different braces for NA and TT as far as I know dude.

 

Give me the height of the upright on either mounting plate and I'll compare it to my own.

 

I measured from the base plate to the where the bar welds onto and it's 9cm.

[CarlT67]

Different braces for NA and TT as far as I know dude.

 

Give me the height of the upright on either mounting plate and I'll compare it to my own.

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=115955&d=1282920562

 

I looks like the cross bar piece is fitted further forward on the side brackets on this one, but I could be wrong

[DodgyRog]

Looking at your pic, the bar is much further forward than this one

 

[CarlT67]

that'll be it then

[DodgyRog]

I looks like the cross bar piece is fitted further forward on the side brackets on this one, but I could be wrong

 

Yeap, looks that way, pissed off now:tongue:

[The Raven]

I know it dont help but you deserve it for stealing parts from me.

 

Mine clears with ease.

 

Even with alot of spacers thats still catching?

[hemmjonny]

let me know if you want to sell it

[DodgyRog]

I know it dont help but you deserve it for stealing parts from me.

 

Mine clears with ease.

 

Even with alot of spacers thats still catching?

 

 

This one is not going to fit, think I might have to ask around and see if any TT owners have a n N/A brace without realising it

Edited August 27, 2010 by DodgyRog (see edit history)

[DodgyRog]

let me know if you want to sell it

 

I might, but I will put up a thread for a swap first, I might just keep it, as I am pestering the misses constantly for a TT now. She's bound to cave eventually, she always does;)

[CarlT67]

I might, but I will put up a thread for a swap first, I might just keep it, as I am pestering the misses constantly for a TT now. She's bound to cave eventually, she always does;)

 

Thats cause she wants you to go straight to a single

[pedrosixfour]

Most definitely different:

 

[DodgyRog]

Thats cause she wants you to go straight to a single

 

I never leave her with enough money to pay for the divorce;)

 

Most definitely different:

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=115957&d=1282921482

 

Thanks for the pics, well that definately confirms there a difference then:rolleyes:

[David P]

What purpose is the alloy bracket serving?

Mine never had one.

Would it clear if you cut this off?

Edited August 27, 2010 by David P (see edit history)

[JamieP]

Hey Rog, happy to play this however you want, try and sell it on if it dont fit or i can refund you.

[DodgyRog]

Hey Rog, happy to play this however you want, try and sell it on if it dont fit or i can refund you.

 

Thanks for the offer JP, but this is not your problem and I am happy to try and swap it or sell it on at a later date.

 

I might use it in my argument to get a TT;), if nothing else, it's my first mod part for my TT:D (when I prise Jen's purse strings wide enough)

 

 

But then again, I could always start up a Dispute Thread

 

Nice bit of wraping by the way, but no sweets, which I thought was now a club tradition;)

Edited August 27, 2010 by DodgyRog (see edit history)

[DodgyRog]

What purpose is the alloy bracket serving?

Mine never had one.

Would it clear if you cut this off?

 

Don,t think it would clear, certainly without washers and I don't intend putting loads of washer under it

[Ark]

so first question is.....are there different Carbing Braces for the TT and N/A

 

Yes. You normally need to specify when ordering. The NA brace rides a few mill higher and fits straight on.

[DodgyRog]

Yes. You normally need to specify when ordering. The NA brace rides a few mill higher and fits straight on.

 

Thanks Ark, I have photo's of both to compare and they are quite different:(

[edge]

Just tell the other half its part of the TT conversion

[DodgyRog]

Just tell the other half its part of the TT conversion

 

Already thought of that, not sure Jen is that gullable thou, but always worth a try. Just need to wait for the right moment:eyebrows:

[DodgyRog]

So just an update

 

Carbing do 2 different Strut Braces

 

N/A

 

TT

 

Hope this helps someone else to not do what I have done:rolleyes: