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    Default Strutbrace for XE...

    I'm trying to keep a strict budget so if anyone has one 2nd hand please let me know!! I've found this on eBay:

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    Am I right in thinking I'll have to take off the SFi box to fit a front brace? I've been told a decent powercap is a good mod for the Redtop?

    Thanks, Greg

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    I'd struggle to justify spending £70 on a strut brace! Powercaps have mixed reviews but I like them for the space saving, and as you say should clear a strut brace.

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    I have that one and its very tight against the power cap, but ok

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    Mine had the same brace and powercap, and it fitted fine. Engine on solid mounts helps too.

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    I think with most strut braces you will need to run a poo'er cap as all of them will foul the SFi box, shame in my opinion as i dont like poo'er craps

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    Mr Potato on his powercap bashing again...!
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    Sorry, didn't realise no eBay links! If I can't find one 2nd hand I may make 1up so I'll keep this updated

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    tbh, I try a 2nd hand one, there's nothing that can break on them!
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    Turn the strut brace round.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazz View Post
    Mr Potato on his powercap bashing again...!



    Nothing wrong with what i wrote dude, merely said in my opinion as i dont like them?

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