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Suspension TSW X-Brace for R56

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Old 07-15-2011 | 08:53 AM
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Thanks for resurrencting this thread. This was on my mod list, but was forgotten.
 
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Old 07-16-2011 | 05:46 AM
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Found the source of the rattle. Easy to resolve.

The point where the two exhaust hangars on the Q300 exhaust pipe bend slightly downward come into contact with the Xbrace.

Removing .25" to .5" of the hangar material will resolve the issue. Imagery forthcoming...
 
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Old 07-16-2011 | 03:32 PM
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ok. no cutting required.

Below are images of the issue and resolution.

Issue - the passenger side exhaust hangar of the Invidia Q300 was touching the X-Brace.

Solution - Brace removed, short focused blows with a small sledge hammer to bend the hangar upward approximately .5".

Brace test fitted, plenty of clearance, bolts inserted and tightened down.

Cheers!
 
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Old 07-16-2011 | 10:19 PM
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That's good to know, looks like if the hanger on the invidia was shorter it would have worked too.
 
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Old 07-27-2011 | 12:06 PM
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Way and all,

I ended cutting ~.25" off each of the Invidia hangars anyway. If it touches now, there are other more serious issues at hand.

Very happy with it. Track day Saturday!
 
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