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Herbert Austin · Mar 22nd, 2008, 03:07 PM

I have just fitted a JCW strutbrace to my 2005 Cooper S.

I followed the original MINI instructions and it all went smoothly, until I went to close the bonnet !

The strutbrace fitted fine and sits tight to the bodywork and the airfilter housing.

I can close the bonnet if I apply some pressure but then it sits higher than it should.

I can remove the strutbrace or the under bonnet insulation but I don't want to do this, I would prefare to have it fitting properly.

Anyone any ideas whats gone wrong?

Mar 22nd, 2008, 03:07 PM	#1
Herbert Austin You can call me Andy <div><a href= Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Co Down, N.Ireland Local Time: 05:45 AM Posts: 815 Offline	Problems fitting a JCW Strutbrace I have just fitted a JCW strutbrace to my 2005 Cooper S. I followed the original MINI instructions and it all went smoothly, until I went to close the bonnet ! The strutbrace fitted fine and sits tight to the bodywork and the airfilter housing. I can close the bonnet if I apply some pressure but then it sits higher than it should. I can remove the strutbrace or the under bonnet insulation but I don't want to do this, I would prefare to have it fitting properly. Anyone any ideas whats gone wrong? www.John-Cooper-Works.co.uk