Sudowoodo

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So I want to put in the Mazdatrix front strut bar that attaches to the firewall as well. But, I was wondering if it would have clearance issues with FMIC piping. Just seeing if anyone has experience with this strut bar with a FMIC installed as well. Attached are pictures of my engine bay and the strut bar for reference. Thanks for the help!

clokker

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Just put a yardstick from the top of the strut tower to the lip/flange on the firewall.
That's pretty much how the brace goes, so if the yardstick clears you should be OK.

Sudowoodo

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Good idea. I'll try that. Thanks!!

misterstyx69

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Sort of looking at it the other way around.
The bar usually sits uniformly on the car.Same spot,same mounts,same span.
It would be the Intercooler piping that is installed that would be the hinderance of the bar being installed..not the other way around.
and the piping can be moved or re-routed more easily than the bar would be to modify.

jjwalker

I disagree, you can always just hit the bar a few times with a BFH.

Sudowoodo

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Yeah. I just banged my center iron on with a BFH when it got stuck on the e shaft. No big deal right? :P

misterstyx69

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..Ok..I see the trend here..lol!
Lower the car by getting a Fat Chick to sit in it!

jjwalker

No, they tend to roll with the car and **** up the center of gravity, bags of concrete work better.