Strut bar.......

[Orangener]

The plates are back from powdercoating ! And they look great !

Here´s the "Yellow" version, assembled with the CSL-rod and the CSL-engraving.
The colour "GOLD" was not available, therefore I let them powdercoat in yellow, as primer :

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[Nicad]

Wow,Fantastic. Makes me wish I had a CSL just for that Custom Rod.

 

[Orangener]

No CSL please ! I want to have fun with my cheap Orange, not fear to have an accident with an 110.000€ car ! :mrgreen:

 

[blumax]

Strut bar design---

I'm aware that the following subject has come up for discussion in the past but once again--

I know it's a tall order--but is there anyway to design and fabricate a similar strut bar and with same mounts for a carburated 2800 CS? One such that would fit the BLUMAX. Perhaps with a strut bar that would drop the bar below the limiting edge of the airbox that would be functional and not just an ornamental device.

BLUMAX is now fitted with 38/38 downdraft Webers and a stock factory airbox--#2270016 was originally delivered at the factory in Munich on 10-1-1969, as a US spec E-9 to the original owner. He was a US Army Officer duty stationed in Germany. I bought it from him in February 1972 and has been in my care for the 41 years since.

It remains in superb driving, handling and cosmetic condition with many awards from judged events. If such a strut bar could be produced it would wear your workmanship with great pride

 

[Orangener]

The problem of my strutbar is : it´s adjustable !
If it were stiff, I could make a notch or taper where the airbox is located.
But in the next days I send a strutbar to Chuck, CCR2002, and he has a 3,0 CS !
Maybe he can help............

 

[bwalvoord]

I have a 2800CS w/ webers and I'm not sure whether I have a standard airbox or not so we will just have to test it once it arrives. I feel fairly confident that I can find a buyer if it doesn't work.

 

[Nicad]

I have a 2800CS w/ webers and I'm not sure whether I have a standard airbox or not so we will just have to test it once it arrives. I feel fairly confident that I can find a buyer if it doesn't work.

I am taking the same approach with mine, as I have to fit it around an Alpina air box. I know from photos of Duane Swords car it should work as his has a similar styled bar made in very small numbers by a US resident. I will have an unused Ireland Engineering bar for sale at a discount if Andi's bar fits my airbox (fingers crossed). The Ireland bar can be made to work with my setup if Orangener's does not.

 

[rsporsche]

Bob,

if your bar from orangener doesn't fit, i will gladly buy it from you
scott

 

[Nicad]

Sure thing Scott.

 

[rsporsche]

would it be rude of me to say ... i hope it doesn't fit. just kidding, i wouldn't wish that frustration on any coupe owner

 

[Stan]

You could try this one from Ireland Engineering

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii6/ClassicCoupe/DSC_0071.jpg

That is a 3.5L with Weber 32/36 carburetors

 

[Nicad]

would it be rude of me to say ... i hope it doesn't fit. just kidding, i wouldn't wish that frustration on any coupe owner

Maybe there will be a Deadbeat Coupe owner and Andi will have a spare. I won't wish that on him!!

 

[johanaxelson]

Andi, I know I am late to the game as well but if there is one left over at the end I could take it off you hands.

/Johan

 

[Orangener]

Boys, there´s none left.......you all have to wait till next X-mas :razz:

 

[johanaxelson]

Darn....

They do look real nice though, will need to remember to sign up for the next batch.

 

[Orangener]

--1: Markus / Germany
--2: Markus / Germany
--3: SicilianE9 / Germany
--4: Andy Mueller / Germany
--5: Andy Mueller / Germany
--6: Nicad / Canada
--7: loloe13 / Australia
--8: Chris Gow / UK
--9: Polariscsl / UK
--10: Henrik / Norway
--11: DAVE / Norway
--12: kwyjibo / USA
--13: David / USA
--14: bwalvoord / USA
--15: m5bb / USA
--16: rb1971 / USA
--17: WALTER / USA
--18: Steve / USA
--19: snj5 / USA
20: afeustel / USA
--21: Rum1973 / USA
22: ccr2002 / USA
23: ccr2002 / USA
24: ccr2002 / USA
25: ccr2002 / USA
--26: nyccsi / USA
--27: glenn in encinitas / USA
--28: Rmark / USA
--29: Frederik /Sweden
30: Gianni / Italy

BLUE = Strutbar received / GREEN = SHIPPED / RED = PAYED / unmarked = not payed

The most of them are shipped !

 

[SicilianE9]

Yes! I have it and will be mounted soon!

After i have it anodized black!

Still Xmas!

Best regards

Luc

 

[84E24]

My bar was released from customs !!!!!!! Should see it next week !!!!!!!

 

[Orangener]

ONE MONTH ! :shock:
Accepted at postal service point 14.12.2012 13:40:39 , processed on January 11, 2013 at 10:05 am, and maybe delivered on Monday.......congratulations Steve and thank you for your patience !

 

[snj5]

Waiting in giddy anticipation...