Help!!! Need an answer

aaronding · 03-11-2012, 07:36 PM

I was trying to install a strut bar but broke a bolt.

I will go to dealer to get it fixed but I need to know if it's still safe to drive. Thanks,
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CJ421 · 03-11-2012, 08:00 PM

You can drive these cars without the strut brace in its entirety at the expense of some flex in the front. Don't worry about it; do get it fixed though.

aaronding · 03-11-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

You can drive these cars without the strut brace in its entirety at the expense of some flex in the front. Don't worry about it; do get it fixed though.

I think the broken bolt is one of the three which hold the suspension.

CJ421 · 03-11-2012, 08:51 PM

Oh - I misunderstood and thought you wanted to drive without the brace.

There's three bolts that hold the strut, I believe. You'll be fine to drive to the dealer with just two. I wouldn't take it to the track like that though.

aaronding · 03-11-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

Oh - I misunderstood and thought you wanted to drive without the brace.

There's three bolts that hold the strut, I believe. You'll be fine to drive to the dealer with just two. I wouldn't take it to the track like that though.

Thank you. Do you think it's a good time to change the spring since I have to pay the labour?

CJ421 · 03-11-2012, 09:01 PM

No, only change the springs in pairs. Also if the strut has to be removed, you'll need an alignment.

This guy had almost the exact same issue as you:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653225

aaronding · 03-11-2012, 10:13 PM

I made exactly the same mistake as that guy. It is 35 Nm not 35 lb ft.

aaronding · 03-18-2012, 03:25 AM

I got it fixed at RMP. They replaced the bolt for me. Looks like they didn't take off the wheel and it took them only 20 minutes.

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