Need Picture of Comptech's newer Targa Strut Bar

[Hrant]

Would like to see a picture of Comptech's newer version of the strut bar for Targa model years installed in the engine compartment. The one that accepts the OEM engine cover.

You can e-mail it to me at [email protected].

 

[MarkB]

Unless there have been changes of which I am unaware since June '03, CT has a custom engine cover because the stock won't work. Is this something new?

 

[Hrant]

Thanks Mark. From your web site, you have the newer brace which fits the oem engine cover without installing a SC or changing the cover. I believe they started making these in 2001. See the right side brace in your picture vs. the one from Comptech's web page

Happy Holidays.

 

[whiteNSXs]

Hi Hrant,
I am a little confused. As you know, I had wanted a CTSC for my 1997 white Targa for the longest time but just could not accept the Comptech engine cover with the cloth pouch for the targa top. I have discussed this with Bob a few times this year and he never told me that the new strut bar will accept the stock clam-shell. Because of this, I went out to buy a coupe and CTSCed it instead of the T. I was beating my head when I saw John Richards' CTSC with a modified stock clam-shell which fits on top of old strut bar. Are you sure that this new strut bar will allow the stock clamshell?
Steve

 

[Hrant]

Hi Steve,

Hmmmm, that is what Shad told me on Tuesday.

I am guessing that the issue is no longer the newer strut brace - which was indeed changed for those who wanted the brace without the SC on a T, but still the SC blower itself given how it sits on top of the engine. I think the blower is the one that still causes the problem - but others with the SC might know better.

By the way, who/where did John get his modified?

Anywho, I will find out sometime this week if the new brace fits under the cover or not .... just need a sunnier day to tinker with an NSX friendly Santa gift .....

 

[whiteNSXs]

New Santa's gift, huh? Welcome to the dark side. Does your license plate say "my wife loves me too?"
Steve

 

[Hrant]

Steve, that line is reserved for Kip ........

Just installed the brace. It does fit under the Targa oem engine cover and lid. I checked the under lid and spacing, so the brace is not the issue but most likely the blower.

Latching the glass took more force and effort than I expected even after lowering all 4 rubber spacers on the side. There was no other adjustment on the front end that I could see to make the effort less forced. I checked the latch area as well. I will extend the remote latch screw further but I doubt it. Perhaps after driving around things will settle.

But it's one nice piece of machinery!