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LordOfTheFlies · Jun 4th, 2004, 12:31 AM

Here are some pics of my Racing Dynamics aluminum strut brace installed along with the K&N Typhoon Short Ram Air Intake it.....

The kit took about an hour and fifteen minutes to install....Cut my hands all over the place trying to hook on the one hose (stupid clamp).....but it was well worth the effort....At about 4800rpms I can start to hear the supercharger whine like CRAZY.

The strut not only looks nice but definitely helps in handling. I added a strut brace to my 97 rav4 about two years ago and it would take corners better than a 96 Eclipse GST....Go figure! The good thing about this strut brace is that it is angled slightly so the fuse box cover and intake box (if you're stock) or even aftermarket intake will not prevent installation.

I'm loving my ride right now.....

I've had it since April 20th and have gone a little overboard (needless to say).....

Check out my other posts and my gallery! All comments are welcome......

obehave · Jun 4th, 2004, 12:59 AM

Nice!
It looks like the bar clears the intake. How's the clearance to the hood insulation?

racer-x · Jun 4th, 2004, 01:03 AM

Looks Great! I also have the K&N Typhoon cai, and Love to make Her Wyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyn.

Keep up the good work.

LordOfTheFlies · Jun 4th, 2004, 01:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

Nice!
It looks like the bar clears the intake. How's the clearance to the hood insulation?

Haven't checked that actually...But I'm thinking it must go pretty much right up against the hood insulation...I'll check to see if it made an indentation.

obehave · Jun 4th, 2004, 03:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies

Haven't checked that actually...But I'm thinking it must go pretty much right up against the hood insulation...I'll check to see if it made an indentation.

Thanks.
Pretty well designed fitting right over the intake wall.
Nice looking stuff.

uptick · Jun 4th, 2004, 01:15 PM

Great looking install! Will have to see it up close and in person soon - and then put it to the ultimate test on some twisties

!

LordOfTheFlies · Jun 4th, 2004, 06:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uptick

Great looking install! Will have to see it up close and in person soon - and then put it to the ultimate test on some twisties

!

I don't know about Bear Mountain man....There were quite a few bumps and holes around...Wouldn't want to DENT the rims or anything.

By the way the installation guy gave me two weeks before I dented one of them.

Sheesh.

Did I tell you already that you HAVE TO TRADE UP TO THE S???

Heh heh.

LordOfTheFlies · Jun 6th, 2004, 01:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

Thanks.
Pretty well designed fitting right over the intake wall.
Nice looking stuff.

I looked at the underside of the hood and didn't see an indentation...so I'm assuming that if it does touch the hood insulation, it was properly designed so as not to dent it...When I closed the hood it did not feel any different than prior to installation....

obehave · Jun 6th, 2004, 03:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies

I looked at the underside of the hood and didn't see an indentation...so I'm assuming that if it does touch the hood insulation, it was properly designed so as not to dent it...When I closed the hood it did not feel any different than prior to installation....

Excellent.
Have fun

uae mini · Jun 6th, 2004, 05:32 PM

great ride... finally they get a strut tower brace that doesn't need to have the typhoon disassembled

but i like the AC Schnitzer brace a bit more but i don't think that it would clear though.
its lookin' hot

watch out for the pot holes and uneven roads especialy on the round abouts(don't ask how i know this)

LordOfTheFlies · Jun 7th, 2004, 02:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by uae mini

great ride... finally they get a strut tower brace that doesn't need to have the typhoon disassembled

but i like the AC Schnitzer brace a bit more but i don't think that it would clear though.
its lookin' hot

watch out for the pot holes and uneven roads especialy on the round abouts(don't ask how i know this)

Thanks!

I am hating the potholes right now. I hope I don't dent these rims and/or pop my tires as that's $2000 down the toilet.........

Strut brace definitely improves handling even on the mini. It made a more tremendous impact on my 97 Rav4 but I still think it's worth it to install on any car if available.....

Jun 4th, 2004, 12:31 AM	#1
LordOfTheFlies MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 321 Offline	Racing Dynamics Strut Brace and K&N Typhoon Short Ram Intake Kit Here are some pics of my Racing Dynamics aluminum strut brace installed along with the K&N Typhoon Short Ram Air Intake it..... The kit took about an hour and fifteen minutes to install....Cut my hands all over the place trying to hook on the one hose (stupid clamp).....but it was well worth the effort....At about 4800rpms I can start to hear the supercharger whine like CRAZY. The strut not only looks nice but definitely helps in handling. I added a strut brace to my 97 rav4 about two years ago and it would take corners better than a 96 Eclipse GST....Go figure! The good thing about this strut brace is that it is angled slightly so the fuse box cover and intake box (if you're stock) or even aftermarket intake will not prevent installation. I'm loving my ride right now..... I've had it since April 20th and have gone a little overboard (needless to say)..... Check out my other posts and my gallery! All comments are welcome...... Attached Thumbnails "Do or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda

Jun 4th, 2004, 01:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
racer-x MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 159 Offline	Looks Great! I also have the K&N Typhoon cai, and Love to make Her Wyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyn. Keep up the good work. Attached Thumbnails

Jun 4th, 2004, 01:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
LordOfTheFlies MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 321 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave Nice! It looks like the bar clears the intake. How's the clearance to the hood insulation? Haven't checked that actually...But I'm thinking it must go pretty much right up against the hood insulation...I'll check to see if it made an indentation. "Do or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda

Jun 4th, 2004, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
uptick MINI2 somebody Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 901 Offline	Great looking install! Will have to see it up close and in person soon - and then put it to the ultimate test on some twisties ! >MAXAMINI

Jun 4th, 2004, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
LordOfTheFlies MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 321 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uptick Great looking install! Will have to see it up close and in person soon - and then put it to the ultimate test on some twisties ! I don't know about Bear Mountain man....There were quite a few bumps and holes around...Wouldn't want to DENT the rims or anything. By the way the installation guy gave me two weeks before I dented one of them. Sheesh. Did I tell you already that you HAVE TO TRADE UP TO THE S??? Heh heh. "Do or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda

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Jun 4th, 2004, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Nice! It looks like the bar clears the intake. How's the clearance to the hood insulation?

Jun 4th, 2004, 03:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies Haven't checked that actually...But I'm thinking it must go pretty much right up against the hood insulation...I'll check to see if it made an indentation. Thanks. Pretty well designed fitting right over the intake wall. Nice looking stuff.

Jun 6th, 2004, 01:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
LordOfTheFlies MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 321 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave Thanks. Pretty well designed fitting right over the intake wall. Nice looking stuff. I looked at the underside of the hood and didn't see an indentation...so I'm assuming that if it does touch the hood insulation, it was properly designed so as not to dent it...When I closed the hood it did not feel any different than prior to installation.... "Do or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda Last edited by LordOfTheFlies : Jun 6th, 2004 at 03:08 AM.

Jun 6th, 2004, 03:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies I looked at the underside of the hood and didn't see an indentation...so I'm assuming that if it does touch the hood insulation, it was properly designed so as not to dent it...When I closed the hood it did not feel any different than prior to installation.... Excellent. Have fun

Jun 6th, 2004, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
uae mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:18 PM Posts: 538 Offline	great ride... finally they get a strut tower brace that doesn't need to have the typhoon disassembled but i like the AC Schnitzer brace a bit more but i don't think that it would clear though. its lookin' hot watch out for the pot holes and uneven roads especialy on the round abouts(don't ask how i know this) Cooper S --- Lots of mods all here

Jun 7th, 2004, 02:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
LordOfTheFlies MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 321 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uae mini great ride... finally they get a strut tower brace that doesn't need to have the typhoon disassembled but i like the AC Schnitzer brace a bit more but i don't think that it would clear though. its lookin' hot watch out for the pot holes and uneven roads especialy on the round abouts(don't ask how i know this) Thanks! I am hating the potholes right now. I hope I don't dent these rims and/or pop my tires as that's $2000 down the toilet......... Strut brace definitely improves handling even on the mini. It made a more tremendous impact on my 97 Rav4 but I still think it's worth it to install on any car if available..... "Do or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda

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