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Pro FM front suspension mounts - installation procedures

March 3, 2004

To all pro FM dealers, owners/drivers, and teams:

We have now encountered 3 or 4 instances of problems concerning the fastners which hold the forward leg of the lower A-arm to the tub. We have seen, or heard of, two instances of the stud(s) loosening off, one instance of a bent stud, and one loose stud that resulted in the stud eventually shearing off. We have asked the Elan Motorsports Technology engineers to review the design, the broken/bent parts, and some new cars and parts, as installed, then to make a recommendation about the solution. This is their recommendation:

1) Clean the parts and threaded holes in the front chassis bulkhead thoroughly with a product like contact cleaner or Brakleen. Dry thoroughly.

2) Reinstall the studs, with the original aluminum spacers, into the threaded holes in the chassis bulkhead, using Loc-tite # 222 , with the recommended activator # 7471, or a very near equivalent system. Do not use a product which requires heat to release/remove. Make certain all surfaces on the tub and spacers are clean and flat. Torque to 45 - 50 ft-lbs. Be extremely careful not to round the hexes off the studs when torquing them. Allow for recommended cure time for the Loc-tite before using the vehicle on track.

Please make this correction asap. If you have any questions or problems, contact your Star FM dealer, or call Star Race Cars (818) 686-3350.