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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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hi peeps.. can any of u good people post a pic of the roll bar set up of a series 1?? i am having a bit trouble with mine... the two bars are touching so i have obviously done something wrong!!! please help! thanks in advance
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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any1?? please... pretty please!! lol
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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You probably have the arb upside down.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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i had to straightend mine in the vice then they where ok they touch due to maybe the last owner jacking the car up on them i have seen this happen
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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The struts are as soft as anything and bend out of shape easily. You can straighten them in a vice if you add a bit of heat.

They also get a lot closer if you lower the car excessively.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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mines off the car,i'll do a pic later 4 ya
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Not the best pics for the cause...
http://www.kolumbus.fi/ulpu.tuominen/JT_kuvat/s1rb1.jpg
http://www.kolumbus.fi/ulpu.tuominen...0-4043_IMG.JPG
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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nice 1 people... that just about sorts it for me.... much appreciated
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