Engine Cover 2GS
07-17-12, 12:34 AM
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Engine Cover 2GS
Does it serve a purpose?WILL NOT fit a 2gs (300) with Cover.
07-17-12, 02:08 AM
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Nope. There's a bunch of members who don't run the covers, including me.
07-17-12, 02:57 AM
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Its just to make the engine bay look cleaner.
07-17-12, 03:27 AM
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Just worried potential dirt problems. With regards to the STB can anyone confirm if it makes a bi difference? I feel like the steering is LOOSER and less stiff compared to without a stb. It almost feels bouncier. Can anyone with a strut bar chime in?
07-17-12, 01:11 PM
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yes of course you have to torque it to spec
07-17-12, 01:42 PM
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yes of course you have to torque it to spec
What exactly is torque spec?
07-17-12, 01:51 PM
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I know I read somewhere It's good to raise the front wheels off the ground and re tightened the strut bar. Now on the engine cover I know in the newer cars it actually reduces engine noise to the cabin, don't know how true that is in our cars I haven't tried it.
07-17-12, 07:01 PM
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I've learned to live without mine.
07-18-12, 12:19 PM
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Nice, I was worried about the same issue. Plan on purchasing the Tein STB as well.
07-18-12, 12:22 PM
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Nice, I was worried about the same issue. Plan on purchasing the Tein STB as well.
Upon my research, wont fit the GS300 (without removing engine cover)
will fit 430, not sure about 400 (prob will)
07-18-12, 01:56 PM
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I felt a slight difference in my 1st gen when I raised the front end then torqued. Don't have a STB on my 2nd gen
07-18-12, 02:18 PM
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keeps dirt off, also less engine noise.
07-18-12, 02:29 PM
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So again does any1 know torque specs for coilover nuts?
07-18-12, 03:18 PM
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As tight as you can, coilover nuts tightness doesn't do anything besides holding the coilover in place.
07-18-12, 06:43 PM
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As tight as you can, coilover nuts tightness doesn't do anything besides holding the coilover in place.
dont wanna over-tighten (resulting in stripping the nut)
so just wanna know the spec.
Apparently, STB needs to be tightened with the front wheels up in the air
I'll have to try it
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