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Question for those with the GTSpec 6pt brace

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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Question for those with the GTSpec 6pt brace

Edit: Figured out the first problem, my mistake. Thanks to all!
 

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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Yup. You are missing those. I believe both the bolts and inserts each have washers too. That sucks!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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Duh! My bad, the bolts/threads are already on the bar. All the bolts are in the wrong places and i didn't put two and two together. Got it all figured out.

Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Glad you figured it out. Haha. If you can, can you post pix when your done?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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Sure thing. Btw, here's why i got confused. I should never look at mods so late in the evening, or at least post without studying it further. I was warned the bolts would be in the wrong locations so i just failed to put two and two together



 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
It looks like i'm missing some pieces, all i got hardware-wise were these. I'm supposed to get two bolts and two inserts as shown in the instructions (background), right?

Thank you.
When I got mine, the insert tool (threaded rod, nut washer) came in a separate bag c/w one bushing/rivet.
I also got two other bushing/rivets on the bars, for a total of three (one extra)


...looks like you got the same from your pics


It's really strange that they package the hardware on the wrong holes.
It really messes with your mind at first.
 

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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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No kidding! It doesn't help that there are no instructions (well, there is, but it's for how to use the inserts... and i can't read chinese). Thank goodness for early adopters like you who posted pics of how it looks. You guys just shortened the process for us latecomers
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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What results do you really get from the brace?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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When you get it installed, let us know how it handles.
 
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nvm...
 

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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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I have 5 of the GTSpec braces including the 6 point...all I can say is that if you plan on keeping the car - these are 100% worth it.

Night and day difference.

Search under my name to see pics and reviews.

-s-
 
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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^WHS +1, definitely worth it.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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how does it handle? It the driving more stiffer?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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It handles like it should have from the factory. Rear end follows the front thru corners, all 4 wheels are planted, a lot more torsional rigidity over surfaces, very neutral and flat...which is good - etc...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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does the 6pt brace reduce the ground clearance in any way?
 
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