Strut tower bar kit question

[hi-perf]

ok ive got brackets and bar from an MP3.

as we all know that the mp3 did not come with cruise control. however i happen to have that option

i ordered the bracket for cruise, but i think they screwed me over and gave me the stock brass cruise bracket.

now im thinking the bracket for fitting cruise control models is the entire black bracket and not the brass one.

does anyone have a part number or can advise me on how to modify my brass pieces (i now have two to experiment on) to fit?

TIA guys

 

[MarkSpark]

who screwed u over... call them and b****

 

[sidpro5]

If I'm not mistaken (but it does happen-ALOT) it is actually the bar itself that is different for the models with cruise, not the mounting brackets.........

 

[shinzen]

Actually, from my experience with installing an ebay strut tower brace, its not that big of a deal. When you get a tower brace from mazda, it should come with a cruise control relocation bracket- but lacking that you can cut about 2/3 of the front bolt area on the bracket off and the brace will mount up with no problem. The bracket is still held by two bolts and most of the 3rd bolt so you shouldn't have any issues. I have been running with that setup for about 2 months(?) now..

I forgot to post the link..

http://www.sackits.com/shinycleanpro.html

the page is a mess but you should get the idea

 

[Dreeza]

If I'm not mistaken (but it does happen-ALOT) it is actually the bar itself that is different for the models with cruise, not the mounting brackets.........

yeah, thats what i think too...


i dont have a brass bracket though

 

[sidpro5]

WOW! Someone sort of agrees! (cheers)

 

[shinzen]

So you know I love you guys, but it is a relo bracket, not a different bar- here's a quote from essential speed, and corksport has the same info on their site(for some reason I can't access them right now though.)

Mazda Protege 5 strut bar
This 4 point strut was designed by Cp racing for Essential Speed. This 4 point setup tightens your front end up for traction and cornering.



4 point strut bar
cruise control re-location bracket

 

[sidpro5]

Well, whatta ya know? I musta been wrong. Suprise suprise!

Maybe the thread shoulda been "Cruise Control Relocation Bracket"? I read the initial post in the wrong context. My bad.
F**kin' noob! (me)

 

[shinzen]

been wrong myself on one or two occasions...

 

[sidpro5]

I feel better now.

 

[shinzen]

Well, whatta ya know? I musta been wrong. Suprise suprise!

Maybe the thread shoulda been "Cruise Control Relocation Bracket"? I read the initial post in the wrong context. My bad.
F**kin' noob! (me)

(hand) (lol2)

 

[jowettw]

Bar (yellow): BN7H-56-49X
Right bracket (cruise control compatible): BN5V-56-5CX
Left bracket: B28V-56-5DX
Mounting nuts (4 needed): 9994-01-003B
Boost (vacum) sensor bracket: FS8M-18-335
Bracket nut (1 needed): 9989-10-600
The following is needed for cruise control models:
Bracket nut (3 needed): 9989-10-600
Cruise control bracket: BN5W-66-3AY
Rubber bushings for cruise control bracket mounts (2 needed): B6S7-13-349
Mounting guides for cruise control bracket mounts (2 needed): UE54-66-3A5
Mounting plate for cruise control bracket: BN5W-66-3B2

(cut and pasted from a document that i cut and pasted from theMAN's FAQ) - might want to double check it though if the FAQ is still on the net. good luck.

 

[mixmaster_matt]

If I'm not mistaken (but it does happen-ALOT) it is actually the bar itself that is different for the models with cruise, not the mounting brackets.........

The bar is the same, it is the brackets that are different. You need the adaptor brackets for the cruise control.