AshTheScaff
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HELP! Strut tower measurements
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AshTheScaff
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Thanks fella
Rushingphil
Club Member
I've measured the distance between the centres of the two inside bolt holes and make it 842mm
However, Ive also measured the distance between the large strut hole as 910mm vs the factory dimension of 913mm AND the distance between the chassis rails as 645mm vs 648mm, indicating that my widths are 3mm shorter than factory - something I already knew as it's had a front right shunt in the past (to be sorted in time).
Therefore, I would suggest that the correct distance should be 845mm.
I guess you're looking at making a strut brace?
Let me know if you need any more dimensions as my car is still on the rotisserie.
However, Ive also measured the distance between the large strut hole as 910mm vs the factory dimension of 913mm AND the distance between the chassis rails as 645mm vs 648mm, indicating that my widths are 3mm shorter than factory - something I already knew as it's had a front right shunt in the past (to be sorted in time).
Therefore, I would suggest that the correct distance should be 845mm.
I guess you're looking at making a strut brace?
Let me know if you need any more dimensions as my car is still on the rotisserie.
Nick Hedges
Club Member
I would suggest there would have been a tolerance from new of at the very least 3mm.
AshTheScaff
Club Member
Ahhh that’s spot on mate thank you. I have a Apex engineering time attack front strut brace, but it is miles out…my car is like yours only couple mm out ( which they should allow tolerance for old cars ) but their brace is close to 10mm. I’ve had real issues with apex recently which is a shame, spent a lot of money and customer service has been dog poo
Thanks again tho fella
Rushingphil
Club Member
Yes, you are right. In fact thinking about it, I seem to recall reading somewhere that the tolerance is 5mm, but I can't remember where - maybe I dreamed it. Lol.
No doubt Albrecht would know!
Alphabettispaghetti
Club Member
Ahhh that’s spot on mate thank you. I have a Apex engineering time attack front strut brace, but it is miles out…my car is like yours only couple mm out ( which they should allow tolerance for old cars ) but their brace is close to 10mm. I’ve had real issues with apex recently which is a shame, spent a lot of money and customer service has been dog poo
Thanks again tho fella
the apex stuff just looks wrong, so its not a surprise to hear its wrong.
AshTheScaff
Club Member
To be fair all of their suspension components & crossmember stuff has fitted really well. Missed a few washers from the kit unfortunately but alignment wise it’s fitted nicely. Just a shame about the brace etc.
