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Alutec Strut Brace

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Post by cj10jeeper » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:06 pm

Offered to a new home an Alutec Ultra Strut Tower Bar? 3 piece lightweight Strut Brace. Aircraft grade alloy. Imported from Canada and no longer available, so you won't see another one
Beautiful piece of engineering..

Asking £150

Would prefer collection but will ship at cost
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Post by stevespg » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:16 pm

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Post by JINGLE » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:19 pm

Would it fit a 2008 2.0?

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Post by cj10jeeper » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:23 pm

JINGLE wrote:Would it fit a 2008 2.0?
I don't know the engine profile, so you'd have to research it. If the cross bar of other makes of Brace fits all engines then this should
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Post by cj10jeeper » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:09 pm

Ok - sold subject to fitting facelift engine profile.
If anyone knows for sure either way please do post.
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Post by Kbs133 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:04 pm

How much difference does the strut brace make on the Z? :? I had them on my Fiat Coupes and they made a massive difference. :happyclap:

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Post by cj10jeeper » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:01 pm

Kbs133 wrote:How much difference does the strut brace make on the Z? :? I had them on my Fiat Coupes and they made a massive difference. :happyclap:

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Yes - they do make a noticeable distance, but the key element of strut tower to bulkhead is catered for by the factory tubular bars. So much so that without you shouldn't even drive the car.
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Post by Johnr32 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:14 pm

Can I ask why youre selling it? Will take second dibs on this if it falls through.

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Post by cj10jeeper » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:49 pm

Johnr32 wrote:Can I ask why youre selling it? Will take second dibs on this if it falls through.
Sure - 2nd dibs
Selling the Zed soon as I've been seduced by an F Type
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Post by Kbs133 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:24 pm

Thanks for the update. I will have to get one now.
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Post by Bumpy » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:48 am

Imported from Canada you say ? :thumbsup: \
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Post by cj10jeeper » Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:23 am

Bumpy wrote:Imported from Canada you say ? :thumbsup: \
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Yes indeed.
No longer made though
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Post by Dav the wheel nut » Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:37 am

I think someone got a bargain.

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Post by markplant » Sat Mar 11, 2017 1:59 pm

I hope this isn't the start of your car be split,
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Post by cj10jeeper » Sat Mar 11, 2017 2:43 pm

Nope -separate thread covered this off. No surprise that already serious interest from an enthusiast and could well be sold inc. hardtop, without even saying on here it's for sale

If not it'll go on here as-is to start with. Just needs the post Winter spot of detailing
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