I just got my Vibrant FSTB two days ago and I already knew that it wouldn't fit because of that little bracket on the strut tower. I was going to cut it off today but I was wondering what the bracket is there for. Why would nissan decide to put it there for the '99's only? Can anyone help me out?

I am also shopping for a torque wrench, does anyone know a store that sells them pretty cheap that I can get off the internet. Thanks.

 

You will see the same bracket, but it's used to hold some type of connector or sensor.

 

whack the living FRICK outta that bracket to get it out of the way. Damn that was a pain in the ****.

 

Use a hacksaw. See http://www.chrislehr.com/maxima/fstb.html

 

If you want to buy a torque wrench go ahead, but... just for the FSTB install, its not really required. Just lean on the bolts a little, they only need 35 ft-lbs. I just borrow one form Autozone when I really need one, its free.

 

I just borrowed a hacksaw from my uncle. I'll let you guys know how everything went.

 

when i installed my FSTB i had the same problem with the bracket on the left side... i just tightened the bolts slowly and it pushed it down a little, but its not gonna do any damage..