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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:33 pm

these are available from Automac GB ( 07767 688 233 )
have done some deals with them in that past and has shown me these and made a deal for zone members, i've taken them and compared them with the other countless strut braces i've had over the years

these are made from steel, are light and very stong and good welds on them. nice and simple to fit, both whent on the car in less than 30 minutes

fronts similar in design & theory to the sparco steel one which is arguably the best around, but this come close. rear one provides re enforcemnt to your top mounts as well.

thet have been road test, and work well, front end feels tighter on turn in. on the back you wont feel much if a change but hey they look good and probably make a difference when pushing your cars, but as said befor they will re enforce your top mounts !

these will clear all factory engines in e30's. M10, M20, M40, M42, S14 will also clear M30, S50 and M50

front £45
rear £40

buy the pair for £80

now in stock

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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:34 pm

I'll have a rear on at teh pod.
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:36 pm

done, i will bring one along for you jamie

also these will clear all factory engines in e30's. M10, M20, M40, M42, S14 will also clear M30, S50 and M50
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:15 pm

Oooo could be after a front one.. White only?
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:51 pm

Jhonno wrote:Oooo could be after a front one.. White only?
indeed mate, nothing a can of satin black wont sort out ! :)
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:52 pm

Kos, don't suppose you know if it will fit a C/F airboxed M3?
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:53 pm

hmm payment options? to whom? and delivery timescale please? for both or just front, are they made to order or are they in stock?
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:58 pm

jamie, i'm not sure. could always have a look at the pod

march 109, in stock, available separately, i could take some to the pod, i think automacGB will be there with a trade stand. or you can pay them direct. i dont get too involved with money mate when its not mine to sell, gets to complicated sometimes ! delivary is fine and can be organised.

but i'm sure i can get some to the pod if you are going.
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:13 pm

Just to add my view to this thread;i tried to fit one to my m42 and the body of it rubbed against the inlet manifold; it bolted on but it made some horrible vibrations through the carl andrew also said modifications to the m42 inlet had to be made in order for it to fit.

Not sure though but just my experience.
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:17 pm

I'm not at pod as I'm working! can i do paypal/cash/cheque? could you arrange delivery to south of england? even if it were first class recorded post?

have you got a number for the people I need to contact direct??? who else on the zone has used these?
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:20 pm

Dan318-is wrote:Just to add my view to this thread;i tried to fit one to my m42 and the body of it rubbed against the inlet manifold; it bolted on but it made some horrible vibrations through the carl andrew also said modifications to the m42 inlet had to be made in order for it to fit.

Not sure though but just my experience.
you tried this specific one dan ??
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:21 pm

Kos wrote:
Dan318-is wrote:Just to add my view to this thread;i tried to fit one to my m42 and the body of it rubbed against the inlet manifold; it bolted on but it made some horrible vibrations through the carl andrew also said modifications to the m42 inlet had to be made in order for it to fit.

Not sure though but just my experience.
you tried this specific one dan ??
So its not a sparco one? Looks very like that! If its different then i stand corrected.
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:24 pm

nope.. not a sparco one. this one has the brace ABOVE the mount whereas the sparco one has the brace in lint with the top of the mount almost.

Kos, maybe interested in these as the sparco one I have will interfere!!;)
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:24 pm

march109 wrote:I'm not at pod as I'm working! can i do paypal/cash/cheque? could you arrange delivery to south of england? even if it were first class recorded post?

have you got a number for the people I need to contact direct??? who else on the zone has used these?
automacs number is in my first post, cheque payments are fine mate, and delivery to UK and irealnd can be arranged.

neil who's the owner of automac is a trust worthy person, and there's no BS with him. feel free to call him and arrange with him your needs. he's well known with in the car club. i've used them for my cage and they've supplied cages for the production bmw championship. samco hoses are through them as well, mark aka zaust was dealing with that i belive
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:25 pm

march109 wrote:hmm payment options? to whom? and delivery timescale please? for both or just front, are they made to order or are they in stock?

HMM HMMMM??
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:26 pm

Dan318-is wrote:
Kos wrote:
Dan318-is wrote:Just to add my view to this thread;i tried to fit one to my m42 and the body of it rubbed against the inlet manifold; it bolted on but it made some horrible vibrations through the carl andrew also said modifications to the m42 inlet had to be made in order for it to fit.

Not sure though but just my experience.
you tried this specific one dan ??
So its not a sparco one? Looks very like that! If its different then i stand corrected.
as colin says the bar sits higher up so clears everything, but similar in design in regards to stoping turret flex
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:28 pm

march109 wrote:
march109 wrote:hmm payment options? to whom? and delivery timescale please? for both or just front, are they made to order or are they in stock?

HMM HMMMM??
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no money to me, unless its being taken to a meet by me for the customer . you can call automac direct ( number is in the first post ) and make all neccesary arrangements :D
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:40 pm

oze30 wrote:nope.. not a sparco one. this one has the brace ABOVE the mount whereas the sparco one has the brace in lint with the top of the mount almost.

Kos, maybe interested in these as the sparco one I have will interfere!!;)
no worries, i'll birng a pair to the pod you can take it away and see if it clears then pay !!! only 'cause its you !
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:41 pm

lol.. cheers, but not sure if I'll be up there!
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:43 pm

If only they made one for tourings!
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:45 pm

oze30 wrote:lol.. cheers, but not sure if I'll be up there!
you'll be there mate, its on your door step !!

as for rear ones, just weld in bar !!
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Post Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:47 pm

I've thought of a braced hoop that goes from tower to tower via the rooflining cage-ee style.

Pod may be difficult. Might need to take a few sickies this week!
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:12 am

Hi Kos, you 100% the front brace clears an M30? Cheers.
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:26 am

If you dont try it you wont know...so always worth it at that sort of money
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:22 am

fugazi33 wrote:Hi Kos, you 100% the front brace clears an M30? Cheers.
well i had a sparco single tube brace and twin ally one on my car which had an M30 in it, and these have same if not more clearance so 99% sure it'll clear
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:49 am

cabrio wrote:If you dont try it you wont know...so always worth it at that sort of money
I hear ya, just have no need for a £45 door prop :mad:
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:11 pm

Then ask if you can try it against your car first...its not rocket science.. :roll:
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:36 pm

Can I take one off you at the pod Kosworth? :D
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:31 pm

cabrio wrote:Then ask if you can try it against your car first...its not rocket science.. :roll:
Why the sarcasm? What's any of this got to do with you? If my car was going to be at Santa pod don't you think that's what I'd do? Go away and annoy someone else, as I'm not interested. Sorry for the o/t Kos.
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:52 pm

Its not sarcasm any more than yours...I was trying to offer some advice...but you really need to think about your replies as you may not get help in the future...good luck finding a brace to fit :)
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:27 pm

fugazi33 wrote:
cabrio wrote:Then ask if you can try it against your car first...its not rocket science.. :roll:
Why the sarcasm? What's any of this got to do with you? If my car was going to be at Santa pod don't you think that's what I'd do? Go away and annoy someone else, as I'm not interested. Sorry for the o/t Kos.
I'll reply to you Shane don't worry lol :wink:
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:22 pm

oakey wrote:Can I take one off you at the pod Kosworth? :D
no worries, a front one i presume

if you guys want to start a list with what you want i'll bring them to the pod

1. maxfield front and rear (we'll check to see if the front one clears on the day )
2 oakey front
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Post Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:24 pm

SPADGE wrote:
fugazi33 wrote:
cabrio wrote:Then ask if you can try it against your car first...its not rocket science.. :roll:
Why the sarcasm? What's any of this got to do with you? If my car was going to be at Santa pod don't you think that's what I'd do? Go away and annoy someone else, as I'm not interested. Sorry for the o/t Kos.
I'll reply to you Shane don't worry lol :wink:
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Post Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:23 pm

:wink:
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Post Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:15 pm

Kos, if we don't make it to the pod (as you know why) could you post it and I'll stick the money in your account?
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