Adapted Performance Power Steering Tube Bracket Install and Review

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  1. Raider

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    Anyone with a Gen 1 Speed 3 and a FMIC has had only a couple options once TMIC, on what to do with the stupid, ugly eyesore rear TMIC support bracket. Leave it, or remove it, and then zip tie the PS and AC hoses. Well, @Adapted_Performance has a solution, and it is $12.99 plus shipping.
    http://adaptedperformance.com/produ...d-3-power-steering-tube-bracket-for-fmic-cars

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    If you have removed the TMIC support, and not say, lost the bracket it connects to and then have to find one used online, then GREAT!
    The goal: eliminate these: FullSizeRender_1.jpg
    Install took about 5 minutes. Ideally, engine will also not be hot, as well, it sucks working on a hot motor.

    For starters, I put a little blue threadlocker on the bolt. because loctite all the things.
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    then bolt it up to the bracket that will then connect to the power steering hoses. I used a vise to hold the bolt, then tightened the 10 MM bolt. Because why not.
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    Then mount the bracket. I used a 13 mm bolt that I think supported the OEM bracket, but dunno. Was in my OEM parts box that I keep handy on orders of @Rokusek.
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    Cut off the zip ties. A sawzall or air cutter is NOT recommended. I used a pair of wire cutters.
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    Then use the 10 mm nut to secure the PS hoses.
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    And that is it. Marvel in it's simplicity and functionality. Regret not painting the PS bracket black so it does not look nasty. And then realize you did not tighten a bolt down on the manifold cover and you need to replace it. Damnit.
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    Order your bracket! http://adaptedperformance.com/produ...d-3-power-steering-tube-bracket-for-fmic-cars
     

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    on orders of me huh... what exactly do you mean by that @Raider?
     
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    Not to keep the stock hardware in the attic, remember?
     
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    Isn't the attic for the gimp? Or was that the basement?

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    Attic is for Xmas stuff and big parts. We keep your mom in a trunk in the office closet.
     
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    oops.. wrong thread
     
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    Fail.
     
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    yeah yeah, I clicked into your link and got all excited... In the pants.
     
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