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smit7773
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Posted: May 7, 2007, 9:11 PM
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Just finished the install, and took a test drive. It really seems to make a difference. The turn-ins are flatter, even with the stock suspension. Install was straight forward and it looks great..
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IvAnOv
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Posted: May 8, 2007, 7:53 AM
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Just finished the install, and took a test drive. It really seems to make a difference. The turn-ins are flatter, even with the stock suspension. Install was straight forward and it looks great..
Wooww pls share us a pic ! I was a "must have" MOD for me !
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smit7773
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Posted: May 11, 2007, 6:47 AM
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It's surprising how much difference the brace makes, although I do feel the bumps in the road more. I'm attempting to upload some pics....
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Posts: 39 | From: Elgin, IL
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smit7773
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Posted: May 11, 2007, 6:52 AM
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Tried uploading pics - seemed to work but the attachments didn't take. Any suggestions?
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Posts: 39 | From: Elgin, IL
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IvAnOv
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Posted: May 14, 2007, 12:56 PM
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Wooww looks awesome congrats !
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Posts: 325 | From: México City
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pt dave
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Posted: May 17, 2007, 7:00 AM
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I love mine, it helps the ride with the progress sport springs on my dream. a must have with lowering springs
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IvAnOv
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Posted: May 17, 2007, 9:13 AM
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Yep looks awesome Dave !
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mikemcl
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Posted: May 22, 2007, 12:06 PM
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What do you need to do to install this item>? Any trix o the trade? Can a non car dude do this?
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pt dave
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Posted: May 30, 2007, 5:18 PM
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What do you need to do to install this item>? Any trix o the trade? Can a non car dude do this?
just remove the 3 nuts on top of the shock tower on each side, install the bracket, screw the nuts down till they slip in the grove, and the bracket can still move freely, Install the bar on the bracket and tighten the two nuts snug, say 15 LBS of torque, then tighten the 3 nuts on each brace to 20 LBS of torque. DO Not over tighten the nuts.
It is that easy .
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mikemcl
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Posted: May 30, 2007, 7:38 PM
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Thanks, reason I ask is I read somewhere that another component near the firewall needs to be removed when installing this item. If that is not the case then it sounds like an easy do. A nrmal socket wrench will do? My toruing drop top does not have the guts to take a tight turn and am hoping this will assist a bit. :-()
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pt dave
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Posted: May 31, 2007, 7:34 PM
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Thanks, reason I ask is I read somewhere that another component near the firewall needs to be removed when installing this item. If that is not the case then it sounds like an easy do. A normal socket wrench will do? My touring drop top does not have the guts to take a tight turn and am hoping this will assist a bit. :-()
On my Dream I had to mod the 3 turbo relays/ bracket to put the bar on
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mikemcl
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Posted: Jun 1, 2007, 7:03 AM
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Yep, thought there was more to it.
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eldersptgt
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Posted: Jul 23, 2007, 10:34 PM
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I want to get one these but i am afraid of the Mods i have make to the Cruise Control and vacuum modulators to make it fit? What do i need to do?
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Posted: Jul 24, 2007, 10:13 AM
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I want to get one these but i am afraid of the Mods i have make to the Cruise Control and vacuum modulators to make it fit? What do i need to do?
If you spend the extra money for the Turbo version of the BTG bar, it comes with the Cruise control servo and solenoid relocation brackets. If you buy the less expensive non turbo version, (same exact bar for both), you do not get the two extra brackets, and you will need to make a new one or modify your existing stock one. 
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eldersptgt
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Posted: Jul 24, 2007, 7:19 PM
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good to know! Thanks
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smit7773
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Posted: Jul 28, 2007, 6:26 AM
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I am having a problem with the bar rubbing the hood insulation at the points where the windshield washers mount. There are rub spots on the bar, and I'm getting a popping noise from unter the hood which I suspect is the bar moving against the insulation. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Dream 4
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Posted: Jul 30, 2007, 9:46 AM
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Yes, they will rub the stock factory insulation pad and you keep having to polish your bar , I had removed the factory pad on my DC4 because of this, (it is only there for engine noise dampingl) , and later I installed a stainless steel polished hood panel (mirror) and it cleared with no problems.
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