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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Does anybody know where I can get the front bushes for the adjustable front tie bar on the series 1. I can't find them anywhere and am starting to think maybe they're not replaceable and I'll need to get new tie bars from somewhere.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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theres always mef tie bars
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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mef tie bars???
Whats that?
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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no one?
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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replaces the existing tie bars
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Are they what are described as the S1 Front Tension Struts on the website http://www.mefmotorsport.com/. Its just that they don't look like they will fit into my track control arms.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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they will fit as they are adjustable on length and the part that fits the tca can move at different angles too
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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nigel, any news on the front arb set up yet mate ????.

dave.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Also I was wondering if the tie bars are supposed to be straight. Cos mine both have a slight curve to them....not sure if this is Ford design or signs of accident damage. Anyone know.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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I'd like to no if there curved too mine are one more than the other is that right
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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mine failed an mot cost the two bars where touching so i put them in a vice and straightened them
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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meant to be straight
havent had any time yet dave
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