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cinellipro · 01-09-2014, 06:48 PM

Attempted to install the 6 point brace after work today. The compression rivets are an interesting experience as I really did not know when I've tightened them enough. I used hand tools and they do seem to work.
However, the problem I had was that the other four bolts from the frame do not fit with the brace in place. GT-Spec does not provide replacements bolts that fit the length needed. I contacted GT Spec and they stated they used to provide the correct size bolts. They suggested I go to a hardware store and pick up some longer bolts, which I'll do but it would have been better knowing that prior to taking everything apart.
My concern is that other than the rivet bolts the four contact points are not flush where the brace makes contact the frame tightened by the bolt. Not sure if that is intentional so there will be some flex between the brace and frame in the front and side bolts. If you look at picture of this product at the GT-Spec site it shows two additional bolts but it also shows what look like a pair of bushings that I believe are there to resolve the non-flushness. Four of those should have been included in the package.
I also have the 2 point rear brace which fits flush at the bolt contact points and that's what I would have expected from the 6-point.

Retightened everything and will be purchasing the new longer bolts this weekend. If anyone has the specs on the thread and length, thanks.
Cheers.

01-09-2014, 06:48 PM	#56 (permalink)
cinellipro Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: florida Posts: 102 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	Attempted to install the 6 point brace after work today. The compression rivets are an interesting experience as I really did not know when I've tightened them enough. I used hand tools and they do seem to work. However, the problem I had was that the other four bolts from the frame do not fit with the brace in place. GT-Spec does not provide replacements bolts that fit the length needed. I contacted GT Spec and they stated they used to provide the correct size bolts. They suggested I go to a hardware store and pick up some longer bolts, which I'll do but it would have been better knowing that prior to taking everything apart. My concern is that other than the rivet bolts the four contact points are not flush where the brace makes contact the frame tightened by the bolt. Not sure if that is intentional so there will be some flex between the brace and frame in the front and side bolts. If you look at picture of this product at the GT-Spec site it shows two additional bolts but it also shows what look like a pair of bushings that I believe are there to resolve the non-flushness. Four of those should have been included in the package. I also have the 2 point rear brace which fits flush at the bolt contact points and that's what I would have expected from the 6-point. Retightened everything and will be purchasing the new longer bolts this weekend. If anyone has the specs on the thread and length, thanks. Cheers. Last edited by cinellipro; 01-09-2014 at 08:09 PM.