Strut bar

[Dico]

Mine fitted straight away and only took 15 mins to fit..

Guess I was lucky..

Mine fitted straight away.
I guess the others were unlucky

[nitroman]

You are only unlucky if you wallow in your own self-pity. If life wasn't handed you on a silver platter then you simply look for the best engineering solution to succeed. Having owned limited-production cars all my life I am usually able to improve upon the production-line solution when my turn comes. Therefore, I wasn't putout at all. If something works the 1st time; that's when I consider myself blessed. The alternative to that is the norm, and the source of engineering innovation.

I cannot count or remember the number of engineering solutions I've made to problems which never should have existed in the 1st-place.

[tweetdriver63]

Dave,

you have pm

Chris

[techlectic]

I owe it to Dave and others who might be interested in the strut bar to post a follow-up to my strut bar fit problem. In the end it took me all of about 5-10 minutes with a rat tail file to lenghten the hole to get the bar to fit. The bar is on and though I have yet to do a run up a twisty mountain road (maybe tomorrow, heh heh), I am happy with the installation. Thanks for your effort on this Dave!

[tweetdriver63]

I finally got 'round to fitting mine today. Wow. Perfect fit. I sprayed a little WD40 on the nuts just in case, and it took me all of about 10 minutes, with no helper, and just a 17mm socket and a craft knife (for the carpet).

Thanks Dave.

[nitroman]

I finally got 'round to fitting mine today. Wow. Perfect fit. I sprayed a little WD40 on the nuts just in case, and it took me all of about 10 minutes, with no helper, and just a 17mm socket and a craft knife (for the carpet).

Thanks Dave.

And how are those nuts doin' now? I sometimes sprinkle baby powder on for comfort. Your way never occured to me. Either way, it's not great when they stick to stuff.

[tweetdriver63]

I finally got 'round to fitting mine today. Wow. Perfect fit. I sprayed a little WD40 on the nuts just in case, and it took me all of about 10 minutes, with no helper, and just a 17mm socket and a craft knife (for the carpet).

Thanks Dave.

And how are those nuts doin' now? I sometimes sprinkle baby powder on for comfort. Your way never occured to me. Either way, it's not great when they stick to stuff.

The sad thing is I don't think anybody's touched them since 1991!



Powder might work, I guess. I always find it more enjoyable working in the garage if I keep my nuts well lubed, though.

I do need to check to make sure they have the right torque applied, though. Gotta be sure there won't be any slippage, or damage with the extra stiffness I now have.



How long do you think it'll be (no pun intended) before LGM comments on our male immaturity?

[Cesare]

Hi DAve ,

Any other batch coming ?

Bests

Cesar (france)

[tigerdog]

I get a metallic ticking/creaking sound from Smaug's strut bar. Anyone else hear this? Should I loosen, apply some lithium or moly grease and retighten? Thoughts?

[Doug]

I get a metallic ticking/creaking sound from Smaug's strut bar. Anyone else hear this? Should I loosen, apply some lithium or moly grease and retighten? Thoughts?

I'd check to be sure the bolts are tight -- a slightly loose bolt could creak a bit.

[tigerdog]

I'd check to be sure the bolts are tight -- a slightly loose bolt could creak a bit.

If I read the manual correctly, proper torque is 36 foot/pounds. Mine were decidedly under-torqued. Thanks for the advice. Tightening eliminated the creak.

[Dave M]

Hey gang. (Really) long time and no posts, I know. Life kinda took over and my Elans have had to take a back seat for a while. I did want to let everyone know that I do have some strut bars left (5). I haven't been all through the site and don't know if someone is making a new version - don't want to step on any toes - but won't probably be making others in the near future. They are up for grabs at $40 each + shipping. Looking back that comes to around $50 in the US and $70 to the UK - though in the good ol' days I used to send a group shipment overseas for less.

Let me know if you are interested. I have finally figured out my log in again, so I can get messages!

[Peter_W]

Dave, it's great to see a great contributor to the site make a return! I' d like to claim one of the strut bars please - I'll send a PM.

[davidcgriffiths]

Hey gang. (Really) long time and no posts, I know. Life kinda took over and my Elans have had to take a back seat for a while. I did want to let everyone know that I do have some strut bars left (5). I haven't been all through the site and don't know if someone is making a new version - don't want to step on any toes - but won't probably be making others in the near future. They are up for grabs at $40 each + shipping. Looking back that comes to around $50 in the US and $70 to the UK - though in the good ol' days I used to send a group shipment overseas for less.

Let me know if you are interested. I have finally figured out my log in again, so I can get messages!

Count me in for one please Dave

[theelanman]

Ill take one.....idea? prob ship for one in the UK to deliver to donington...that way if everyone going the could collect.....?

[cliff]

Hi Dave,

I´ll take one as well please.

UK or US shipping, whichever is easiest. Thanks

[dunnlor]

Dave,

Please set one aside for me as well.

Tom

[Dave M]

Will do guys - thanks. I'll coordinate a UK shipment shortly or once all are spoken for. Stay tuned...

[Jeemy]

I'll take the last one if its going spare. UK shipment which we can share and I don't mind organising.

[algirdas]

Dear Dave:

I can use one, possibly two if you have any left. Just let me know and I'll get the money sent off to you.

Sincerely,

AML

PS I know all about life getting the way of cars and hobbies.