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Finnaly got my strut tower brace from CTA. It doesn't come with any instructions, or screws/bolts. Getting ready to go to hardware store, but need to know what type/ size screws to buy. Please help ASAP 
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Anyone?? PLeaaasee??? Isent a message to Chris at CTA also, but no replies yet. I Know some of you have these. :rolleyes:
Brandon Mendenhall
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"Never rub another man's rhubarb!"
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Unfortunately I don't have that bar(but want one!)so I can't offer install advice. But I can say that Chris is a good reliable person and you should get a response before you know it. Please let us/me know how the install goes when you do it though. I'm very interested. 
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Install of brace done! IT was a PITA. I did NOT enjoy drilling holes in my car. This was more stressfull then using a dremel to install my sidemarkers. Anyway, it took about an hour. I used 5/16'' sheetmetal screws w/ a lock-washers and round washers.
Prognosis: A success. I took a quick drive around the neighborhood and it seems much stiffer on uneven pavement. Steering response is a little better, too. What I noticed the most was the absence of chassis twist on hard launches. The sucker just stayed planted!
I'll have to test it more thoroughly at next month's SOLO II event here in Chattanooga. Next up: Chris's rear ST brace and turbo.
Brandon Mendenhall
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'77 280Z "Tomohawk"
"Never rub another man's rhubarb!"
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Originally posted by Deisel PWR:
Install of brace done! IT was a PITA. I did NOT enjoy drilling holes in my car. This was more stressfull then using a dremel to install my sidemarkers. Anyway, it took about an hour. I used 5/16'' sheetmetal screws w/ a lock-washers and round washers.
Prognosis: A success. I took a quick drive around the neighborhood and it seems much stiffer on uneven pavement. Steering response is a little better, too. What I noticed the most was the absence of chassis twist on hard launches. The sucker just stayed planted!
I'll have to test it more thoroughly at next month's SOLO II event here in Chattanooga. Next up: Chris's rear ST brace and turbo. Hope my email helped. 
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Sorry I didn't see this in time but I'll post some advice for others.
I just used self tapping screws no drilling required. I actually have the OMP bar which is what it came with. Just make sure the threads are pretty deap and the bolt head is large enough for the hole.
Hope that helps some others.
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well since the cta site is currently not responding, iim hoping someone could tell me if that front strut tower brace is aluminum or steel, and how much does it go for?
thanks!
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Originally posted by DeanJoyce.com:
well since the cta site is currently not responding, iim hoping someone could tell me if that front strut tower brace is aluminum or steel, and how much does it go for?
thanks! The site should be working? CTA Motorsports The bars are steel.
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