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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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What front strut brace works with Alta CAI?

I'm looking for a front tower brace but I don't know which ones will clear the Alta intake. Anyone know which ones will or have pics?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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I have the M7 J-Brace and it fits around my NM CAI. It is designed with a bow in it similar to the JCW brace. Major difference is that the M7 brace has nice strut tower plates to help prevent mushrooming. Good Luck with what ever you get.



 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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I have the m7 J-brace as well along with the ALTA intake. Fits with plenty of clearance.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Thanks guys that helps a lot.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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I will tell you what doesn't work and that is the GTSPEC one. The intake rub a notch into the strutbar which is not cool.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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I will tell you what doesn't work and that is the GTSPEC one. The intake rub a notch into the strutbar which is not cool.
+1

And there's no difference between having one and not having one! The R56 chassis is so rigid. It's a waste of money. Put it towards something else.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 01:19 AM
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I don't know about that one I felt the differnce. It wasn't as big of a deal like my Sentra Spec V but I could tell.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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Test Data?

Do you have any test data from a K&C machine to back up your claim a strut tower brace is a waste of money. Do you know what a K&C machine is? Lets advise fellow members on facts and not conjecture
 
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