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Old 07-08-2003, 07:16 PM   #1
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Question Problem Installing CUSCO Front Strut Brace

I just received my CUSCO front strut brace from Cobb Tuning today, but it doesn't fit correctly. It looks as though there is a part of the a/c that is in the way on the passenger side next to the tower. How did you guys get around this problem?

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Old 07-08-2003, 07:43 PM   #2
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Do you use your air conditioning?
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Old 07-08-2003, 07:46 PM   #3
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Yeah, it get's pretty hot here in the summer. After driving around a '77 Nova with no a/c for four years, I told myself I wouldn't suffer without it anymore
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Old 07-08-2003, 07:51 PM   #4
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took a litle finagling (sp?) on my bar (not a cusco), but i managed to get the end piece on the strut tower under the lines.
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Old 07-08-2003, 09:36 PM   #5
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Got it figured out *whew*

It looks good
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Old 07-08-2003, 09:45 PM   #6
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Could this be similar to the issues that WRX owners have? They take the AC line mount and flip it over to slightly lower the line.
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Old 07-08-2003, 10:14 PM   #7
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try driving in houston in the summer with no ac - a bath towell get soaked in about 30 mins

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Yeah, it get's pretty hot here in the summer. After driving around a '77 Nova with no a/c for four years, I told myself I wouldn't suffer without it anymore
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Old 07-08-2003, 10:44 PM   #8
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Hmmm... that's weird. I've got the Cusco Type OS bar from Cobb. I don't remember having any clearance problems. Oh well, you got it on. Good deal.
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Old 07-08-2003, 11:05 PM   #9
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Hmmm...I had no problems either.
But then again, Richeich and I have newer Legacies. Go figure.
I think you will really like it though. I have the same front STB and the CF rear.
Try to make sure the car is flat and level when you go to tighten things up. Keeps from getting a "tweek" built in.
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Old 07-09-2003, 09:06 AM   #10
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No problem on my '97 either. In fact, I could see it would be a simple install so I had my 12-year old do it as a learning exercise. I showed him how to use the torque wrench on the first nut, then watched him do the rest.
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No problem on my '97 either. In fact, I could see it would be a simple install so I had my 12-year old do it as a learning exercise. I showed him how to use the torque wrench on the first nut, then watched him do the rest.
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Cool, I only have 4 more years before I put mine to work. Yippee.

Actually, both kids have helped with several jobs. Like engine and trans swaps.
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