P5 strut tower brace on Sedan
July-1st-2004, 09:56 AM
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P5 strut tower brace on Sedan
I've got an 03' ES.
I've done a search already, but haven't found what I need.
If I could get the brace and cruise control relocator bracket from a scrapyard, could someone explain the installation process?
I was looking specifically at this one:
http://standardautowreckers.net/asp/...p?id=150957839
Would I have to worry about the structural integrity of the bar, even if it appears in perfect condition?
I've done a search already, but haven't found what I need.
If I could get the brace and cruise control relocator bracket from a scrapyard, could someone explain the installation process?
I was looking specifically at this one:
http://standardautowreckers.net/asp/...p?id=150957839
Would I have to worry about the structural integrity of the bar, even if it appears in perfect condition?
Last edited by fdb; July-1st-2004 at 10:03 AM.
July-1st-2004, 10:13 AM
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It should be fairly straightforward. there will be a few bolts that hold everything onto the car and then your vaccuum lines running to and from the booster. I think there is also a cable to the throttlebody, but not sure.
July-1st-2004, 11:11 AM
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July-1st-2004, 01:01 PM
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Does the MP5 brace bolt onto the bracket? That's how it appears to me from the pics I've seen...?
Also, do the bolts have to be torqued down?
Also, do the bolts have to be torqued down?
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July-1st-2004, 01:35 PM
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yes, just get the bracket off that car and attach it (probably just sits above or below the cruise bracket) to showck tower...then bolt the strut bar down on top....snug it up, drive it a few miles and then check and sung if needed.
July-7th-2004, 04:23 PM
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The dealer wants $217CDN for the bar and $30 for each bracket....They also have them in stock.
To be honest though, I'd feel happiest with the OEM P5 bar, knowing I'd have no problems with fitting or the cruise ctrl relocate - plus, I doubt I'd be spending significantly more than any other aftermarket bar.
To be honest though, I'd feel happiest with the OEM P5 bar, knowing I'd have no problems with fitting or the cruise ctrl relocate - plus, I doubt I'd be spending significantly more than any other aftermarket bar.
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July-7th-2004, 05:48 PM
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OK - I have an 03' ES, WITH cruise. Do I need the brackets, or don't I....?
I thought the brackets for the P5 were different than my current ones(WITH cruise) , in that they had extensions, with the holes for mounting the bar.....where as mine don't...
I thought the brackets for the P5 were different than my current ones(WITH cruise) , in that they had extensions, with the holes for mounting the bar.....where as mine don't...
July-7th-2004, 07:58 PM
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you will need the brackets from the dealer for Protege's with cruise..install is pretty sraight forward..however in the pic you showed the P5 has the brackets...as far as I know all P's have cruise..so just use those