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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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for the review..i actually noticed a difference in how much the pedal gets stiffer the farther you push down on the brake..

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2 90 degree simpsons 2x4 lumbar brackets
welded them together
made it look nice by grinding smooth
black spray paint
welded to the strut tower and used the one HONDA bolt that was remotely close
4" semi small bolt, 2 nuts on each side, and 1 lockwasher on each side
adjust the bolt semi snugly on the MS in the little dimple hole thingy..and ur set..
PIE

GOOD MOD FOR 3$ total...
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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nice can we see some pics on how to assemble one of our own
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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ill try to get pics tomorrow if i can use my friends camera...
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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yes, please pics
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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lol ill try my best...my welds look shitty thou, just started
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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hahaah dont worry about the welds i doubt any of us could do better
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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damn it, I need some pictures, or a better explanation of what the hell you are talking about......MC brace....lost.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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Master Cylinder brace? I too would like pics.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS!!!! hehe

Im still not sure what a mc brace is thats why i want pics lol
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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If you're real handy with a welder you can also cut a c clamp in half more or less and attach it to your bracket so that the adjustment screw will hold against the end of your master cylinder. It give some adjustment factor so the m/c isn't fully stiffened at all times.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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I can weld, but that doesnt help me if i dont knwo what the hell is going on?? LOL, what is a MC brace and what does it do and once again PICS PICS
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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yea.. sounds good... but pics of said mod
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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A master cylinder brace does exactly that, it prevents you master cylinder from moving/flexing under hard braking, esp with the use of SS brake lines. The brake lines remove some of the normal expansion in your brake lines, and the brace adds to reduce the play, thereby giving a more direct/firm brake feel.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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yeah thats what the bolt is for with the nuts....it can be adjusted./..
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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friends dad took the cam to work today, ill most likely have them tonight when he gets home...lol..
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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HAVE IT YET!!!!!!!! lol j/p man
I am just curious what this thing is.
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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someone did a similar DIY in the ITR forum.
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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i dont know if this was brough up before but pics are needed!!!!!!
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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finally pics




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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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Not too shabby.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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thanks
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Preloaded? Ever watch to see if the bolt moves around?
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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ok call me a noob but what does it do ?
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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did you weld it to your car?
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 02:40 AM
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bolt moves a little and i did weld it in, i was bored, lol...
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