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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Front strut bar with CAI

I just ordered the new ALTA top comver for the CAI. Does anyone know if there is any way to use this (the top and the CAI) with a front strut brace?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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I believe the type of strut brace will dictate which (if any) modifications are required. Which one do you have?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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I have the Alta CAI Box top and a M7 strut brace and they are completely compatible. Down right good looking as well.


Paul
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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The Alta CAI airbox is made to fit tight with the bonnet when it is closed...

So I really doubt the Alta CAI top cover will fit with a strut bar...

From what I have seen, people with an Alta CAI cut the airbox a bit in order to fit a strut bar through it.

**EDIT** Never mind, look at the post above!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by pberry51mini
I have the Alta CAI Box top and a M7 strut brace and they are completely compatible. Down right good looking as well.


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Awesome. Thanks for the info. I haven't made a purchase yet but now that I'm armed with the knowledge I'm ready to go! Muchos gracias!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by pberry51mini
I have the Alta CAI Box top and a M7 strut brace and they are completely compatible. Down right good looking as well.


Paul
Hi Paul. I have the Alta box and the m7 bar, and was wondering if the Alta Box top would work. I'm glad that it will. Do you have any pictures of your engine bay with all these pieces installed and playing nice together?

If not, can you snap a picture, and post it for us?

Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Old threads answer questions:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=alta+box+top
 
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