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MarkW19 · May 4th, 2006, 10:15 PM

It's just with what grand_cru has said about people with buckled bonnets etc., it seems there's a bit of an art to make sure everything fits properly as it's a very tight squeeze!

:: Jon :: · May 4th, 2006, 10:25 PM

theres no art in it..

:: Jon :: · May 4th, 2006, 10:26 PM

aslong as you make sure its sitting correct before you close the bonnet you'll be fine..

the damage to the bonnet is prob the bar is turned rather than being flat causing it to stand up higer..

:: Jon :: · May 4th, 2006, 10:27 PM

fitting my fiancees last week in under 15mins..

Damo · May 5th, 2006, 12:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan

bolt it straight on... no never removed it for services.. no need..

and i dont see the point in raising the wheels for the tension.. as it will be the same distance between the two mounting points if your wheels are up or down..

Got to disagree with you on this Jon.

After reading the instructions about how you should jack one side of the car up, the Strut Brace is now a whole turn longer than when I first fitted it. Steering is weightier, not sure it corners much differant, but I certainly get more "feel".

Damo · May 5th, 2006, 12:19 AM

As Jon says, even with jacking one side of the car up, ANYONE could fit the strut brace.

MarkW19 · May 6th, 2006, 05:15 PM

So it's just a case of jacking one side of the car up so all the weight's on the other side, then fitting as usual?

MarkW19 · May 6th, 2006, 09:43 PM

Well I bought the strut brace "kak" was selling, but he's now been banned for "trading without sponsorship".

Let's hope I still get the damn strutbrace!!

Damo · May 6th, 2006, 11:29 PM

Hell the money you save driving to Lohen you can give to me and I'll fit it

MarkW19 · May 6th, 2006, 11:36 PM

lol...I'm not just going for that

That's if it ever arrives!!

BTW Damo: I phoned JCW yesterday and they said you don't need to raise the wheel up (as above) or anything - there seems to be a bit of confusion :|

As Lohen are fitting it (and for the benefit of others) would you mind doing a bit of a set of instructions to follow (jacking wheel up etc.) to get the correct tension etc.?

Damo · May 6th, 2006, 11:40 PM

Not sure who from JCW garages told the other person on here to jack the wheel up.

There are lots of how to guides on here already, have a search

And I'm sure Lohen need no instructions from me!

grand_cru · May 7th, 2006, 09:00 AM

Mine has been fitted at JCG without lifting up any of the wheels.
And anybody can easily fit it, as long as you keep in mind limiting the torque on the 6 fitting washers to 34 Nm

MarkW19 · May 7th, 2006, 10:51 AM

grand_cru: Do you have to limit the torque on the Cooper too? I think fitting is different as the brace can't be "turned"?

grand_cru · May 8th, 2006, 08:52 PM

Fitting both mounting plates on the struts is exectly the same for MC & MCS, and a properly fitted and thightened bar doesn 't turn around.

greetz,

Jan

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 17th, 2006, 12:16 PM

I was reading the forums the other day and someone had a copy of the BMW fitting instructions for the JCW Strutbrace.
Can I find it now, you guessed it...NO.
Can someone kindly direct me to this as mines arriving Monday.

Cheers.

rkw · Jun 17th, 2006, 08:51 PM

The fitting instructions are posted on MotoringFile: http://motoringfile.com/files/JCW_Strut_Brace.pdf

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 18th, 2006, 06:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rkw

The fitting instructions are posted on MotoringFile: http://motoringfile.com/files/JCW_Strut_Brace.pdf

Many thanks for that m8.

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 27th, 2006, 08:21 PM

My JCW brace arrived today, whipped off the existing nuts and.........It doesn't clear the battery cover by a good 2cm (yes bar is flat!).
Took off the cover & fits fine so i've removed it now.
I believe you can buy lower covers?

Merlin 2 · Sep 25th, 2006, 12:28 AM

Hi all

Does anyone know the part numbers for the once use nuts and washers for this kit as I have an aftermarket strut brace that came with no nuts or washers.

Regards
Merlin 2

Damo · Sep 25th, 2006, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Merlin 2 (original)

Hi all

Does anyone know the part numbers for the once use nuts and washers for this kit as I have an aftermarket strut brace that came with no nuts or washers.

Regards
Merlin 2

There isn't one. Or at least there wasn't when I needed some. I got 6 special ordered from JCG and they were like £20+

May 4th, 2006, 10:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	theres no art in it.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

May 4th, 2006, 10:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	aslong as you make sure its sitting correct before you close the bonnet you'll be fine.. the damage to the bonnet is prob the bar is turned rather than being flat causing it to stand up higer.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

May 4th, 2006, 10:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	fitting my fiancees last week in under 15mins.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Jun 17th, 2006, 12:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 113 Offline	Jcw Strutbrace Fitting. I was reading the forums the other day and someone had a copy of the BMW fitting instructions for the JCW Strutbrace. Can I find it now, you guessed it...NO. Can someone kindly direct me to this as mines arriving Monday. Cheers.

Sep 25th, 2006, 12:28 AM	#39 (permalink)
Merlin 2 D Man From Del Ponte Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: D Man From Del Ponte Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Part number for once use nuts Hi all Does anyone know the part numbers for the once use nuts and washers for this kit as I have an aftermarket strut brace that came with no nuts or washers. Regards Merlin 2 The original Merlin was a Classic Mini Reg-(ONR 937R) If you know what happened to it or where it is now please let me know

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MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	It's just with what grand_cru has said about people with buckled bonnets etc., it seems there's a bit of an art to make sure everything fits properly as it's a very tight squeeze!

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May 5th, 2006, 12:16 AM	#25 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 10,650 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan bolt it straight on... no never removed it for services.. no need.. and i dont see the point in raising the wheels for the tension.. as it will be the same distance between the two mounting points if your wheels are up or down.. Got to disagree with you on this Jon. After reading the instructions about how you should jack one side of the car up, the Strut Brace is now a whole turn longer than when I first fitted it. Steering is weightier, not sure it corners much differant, but I certainly get more "feel".

May 5th, 2006, 12:19 AM	#26 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 10,650 Offline	As Jon says, even with jacking one side of the car up, ANYONE could fit the strut brace.

May 6th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	So it's just a case of jacking one side of the car up so all the weight's on the other side, then fitting as usual?

May 6th, 2006, 09:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Well I bought the strut brace "kak" was selling, but he's now been banned for "trading without sponsorship". Let's hope I still get the damn strutbrace!!

May 6th, 2006, 11:29 PM	#29 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 10,650 Offline	Hell the money you save driving to Lohen you can give to me and I'll fit it

May 6th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	lol...I'm not just going for that That's if it ever arrives!! BTW Damo: I phoned JCW yesterday and they said you don't need to raise the wheel up (as above) or anything - there seems to be a bit of confusion :\| As Lohen are fitting it (and for the benefit of others) would you mind doing a bit of a set of instructions to follow (jacking wheel up etc.) to get the correct tension etc.?

May 6th, 2006, 11:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 10,650 Offline	Not sure who from JCW garages told the other person on here to jack the wheel up. There are lots of how to guides on here already, have a search And I'm sure Lohen need no instructions from me!

May 7th, 2006, 09:00 AM	#32 (permalink)
grand_cru In Flanders fields ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roeselare - Belgium Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 300 Offline	Mine has been fitted at JCG without lifting up any of the wheels. And anybody can easily fit it, as long as you keep in mind limiting the torque on the 6 fitting washers to 34 Nm

May 7th, 2006, 10:51 AM	#33 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	grand_cru: Do you have to limit the torque on the Cooper too? I think fitting is different as the brace can't be "turned"?

May 8th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#34 (permalink)
grand_cru In Flanders fields ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roeselare - Belgium Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 300 Offline	Fitting both mounting plates on the struts is exectly the same for MC & MCS, and a properly fitted and thightened bar doesn 't turn around. greetz, Jan

Jun 17th, 2006, 08:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 589 Offline	The fitting instructions are posted on MotoringFile: http://motoringfile.com/files/JCW_Strut_Brace.pdf

Jun 18th, 2006, 06:15 PM	#37 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 113 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rkw The fitting instructions are posted on MotoringFile: http://motoringfile.com/files/JCW_Strut_Brace.pdf Many thanks for that m8.

Jun 27th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#38 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 113 Offline	My JCW brace arrived today, whipped off the existing nuts and.........It doesn't clear the battery cover by a good 2cm (yes bar is flat!). Took off the cover & fits fine so i've removed it now. I believe you can buy lower covers?

Sep 25th, 2006, 07:06 PM	#40 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 10,650 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Merlin 2 (original) Hi all Does anyone know the part numbers for the once use nuts and washers for this kit as I have an aftermarket strut brace that came with no nuts or washers. Regards Merlin 2 There isn't one. Or at least there wasn't when I needed some. I got 6 special ordered from JCG and they were like £20+

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