OEM aluminum brace doesn't fit?!
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OEM aluminum brace doesn't fit?!
Hi all, I don't even know what this part is called, and can't find a part number for it but the OEM aluminum brace on the middle (the one with two bars) doesn't line up correctly. The two closer holes work, but the farther ones seem to be about a half inch farther than the through holes in the brace. It also doesn't seem to clear the Racing Beat exhaust I have. Is this a common issue?! I'm holding it up in my picture. In the picture of the car that's upside down, it's the one right behind the catalyst that I'm referring to.
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earl,
Is that your car in the 2nd photo? If so, then a bent support brace is the least of your worries! Either way, I hope the driver & passenger made it out to tell the tale. Poor FD!
Is that your car in the 2nd photo? If so, then a bent support brace is the least of your worries! Either way, I hope the driver & passenger made it out to tell the tale. Poor FD!
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no, not my car. I googled fd underbody and that's the first image that shows up. Does anyone know what the part number is? I guess I'll have to find a replacement. Not sure how it could bend so much, I would've expected to crack if it was that mishaped
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earl,
Thanks for clearing that up. How on earth did that support member bend like a twist-tie?
Look at the chassis parts fiche, section 3900 (Engine & Transmission Mountings), Item 56-3B1. The part is called the Tunnel Member 'B'. Part #: FD01-56-3B1. The bolts are listed as part #: 9GGB0-0825.
Please verify this is your part. Reach out to Ray Crowe if you are looking for a replacement.
Cheers,
George
Thanks for clearing that up. How on earth did that support member bend like a twist-tie?
Look at the chassis parts fiche, section 3900 (Engine & Transmission Mountings), Item 56-3B1. The part is called the Tunnel Member 'B'. Part #: FD01-56-3B1. The bolts are listed as part #: 9GGB0-0825.
Please verify this is your part. Reach out to Ray Crowe if you are looking for a replacement.
Cheers,
George
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Know this is a sold listing, but at least a good view of the part, and even enlarge the picture:
MAZDA RX-7 oem Transmission Tunnel Braces FD3S 93-95 | eBay
MAZDA RX-7 oem Transmission Tunnel Braces FD3S 93-95 | eBay
#10
Thanks for the help everyone. Off topic, but by chance, does anyone happen to know where this cover goes? I thought I remembered it going by the starter but it doesn't slip over it. I've been going over the harness and can't seem to figure out where it should go.
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Also those braces should be a dime a dozen used. I'd find someone (fritz) with one for sale. They rarely go bad so there's little to no demand for them.
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