RB Modular Oil Catch Can Strut Bar Support Bracket offering

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derekgates

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I am 100% confirmed. Running M3 cowl which allows for more room and I really am looking for a secure mounting setup rather than easy access. AWESOME!!!!

Confirmed List:
1) derekgates- Both: Mishimoto and BMS setup with standard hardware
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Unconfirmed List:
1) matreyia- Single: Mishimoto setup with standard hardware
2) E92-Ghandi- Single: Mishimoto setup with standard hardware
3) The Banshee- Single: Mishimoto setup with standard hardware
4) hiddenhorsepowergarage- Two: 2 Mishimoto setups with standard hardware
5) STE92- Both: Mishimoto and BMS setup with standard hardware
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7) FRNTHVY- Both: Mishimoto and BMS setup with standard hardware
8) Lexxan- Single: Mishimoto setup with standard hardware
9) add1ct- Both: Mishimoto and BMS setup with standard hardware

Once we get some relative idea on the interest we can try to adjust our production batch quantity remotely inline with the demand (if any).

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Rob
 

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Is it possible to flip the mount upside down so that the mounting bolt does not hit the cowl?

As far as the M8 Button Head Socket screw bracket bolt hitting the cowl, is it something that is like really smearing the cowl? Or is it just lightly touching it?

We could change this bolt to a countersunk socket head screw as well, which would be no problem, but would prefer the button head to match the other screws securing the OCC to the bracket as well.

OCD runs high around here, so let us try to make it the best as could be expected (assuming the efforts involved are not going to cost another grand. ;) )

Rob
 

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I am 100% confirmed. Running M3 cowl which allows for more room and I really am looking for a secure mounting setup rather than easy access. AWESOME!!!!

Good deal sir. As long as we can get something together that will get more onboard, we will proceed with making the batch. We have edited your name into the confirmed list.
 

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As far as the M8 Button Head Socket screw bracket bolt hitting the cowl, is it something that is like really smearing the cowl? Or is it just lightly touching it?

We could change this bolt to a countersunk socket head screw as well, which would be no problem, but would prefer the button head to match the other screws securing the OCC to the bracket as well.

OCD runs high around here, so let us try to make it the best as could be expected (assuming the efforts involved are not going to cost another grand. ;) )

Rob

Sounds good! confirmed for the set
 
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Curious about this as I'm about to order your full external kit. Gotta figure out what catch cans I'll be using I guess. Going to send you a PM.
 

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Count me in for a BMS & Mishimoto bracket for M3 strut bar. Just got my 2nd OCC installed and it’s a PITA to access, especially when needing to service the low side more frequently.
 

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So, I am going to take a guess based on the images that the bracket does not allow rotation so the can may sit under the strut bar? Putting the cans out front with the hoses shooting out has always looked really ugly in my opinion. Pointing them backwards out of the way is the only clean solution that I've seen and I am the only one who does it I guess. I am not happy with these 'bms style' hooks (in my case) as they don't mate to the Mishimoto cans properly. I need a circular adapter plate created for them to work properly.

Food for thought. Make PCV sexy again:
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Count me in for a BMS & Mishimoto bracket for M3 strut bar. Just got my 2nd OCC installed and it’s a PITA to access, especially when needing to service the low side more frequently.

Would love to add you, but first we would need to confirm these fit on the M3 strut bar. Do we have a 100% certainty on this? I don't know for sure myself, but can say that if they do have the exact same profile/shape then they will fit. Let us know if interested, or are willing to test fit otherwise.

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So, I am going to take a guess based on the images that the bracket does not allow rotation so the can may sit under the strut bar? Putting the cans out front with the hoses shooting out has always looked really ugly in my opinion. Pointing them backwards out of the way is the only clean solution that I've seen and I am the only one who does it I guess. I am not happy with these 'bms style' hooks as they don't mate to the Mishimoto cans properly. I need a circular adapter plate created for them to work properly.

Food for thought. Make PCV sexy again:
View attachment 26522

Yeah, there is not too much room to work with in these engine bays and everyone seems to have their own views on what they like the best. As for the bracket indeed it fixes the OCC's position to the front side of the bar rather than underneath the bar, which I felt looks a lot better than having a lil hook up top. The OCC itself however can be rotated on the bracket, so if you wanted to point the lines in other directions it still could be possible (although formed hoses that come with some kits may not work). However short runs without many bends would be most ideal for functionality.

Personally I like the low side OCC photo attached the best, and as long as the consumer doesnt get all whack on doing their own overcomplicated things with AN fittings and oversized lines it looks pretty elegant IMO. Alongside this not everyone wants multiple OCC's, in which case we'd suggest always prioritizing the existence of the low side can over the high side can.

Rob
 

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So, is the mount kinda like the Bms one? Because the picture above shows a Bms catch can with the Bms mount on a m3 bar. If it is then your mount will fit the m3 bar and you can put me on the list for one of each!
 

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So, is the mount kinda like the Bms one? Because the picture above shows a Bms catch can with the Bms mount on a m3 bar. If it is then your mount will fit the m3 bar and you can put me on the list for one of each!

This mount fully wraps around the strut bar, doesn't just kind of "hug it". So we'd rather have someone test fit one on an M3 bar before selling it around as if it works based on some course assumption. Sorry this is just how we work too many vendors around here will just go for a sale and jerk you around later... this is not us we'd rather have fair disclosure on what is 100% known (or not known). All said if you'd like to beta test fit one, no problem, we can add you as a test fitter.

Rob
 

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This mount fully wraps around the strut bar, doesn't just kind of "hug it". So we'd rather have someone test fit one on an M3 bar before selling it around as if it works based on some course assumption. Sorry this is just how we work too many vendors around here will just go for a sale and jerk you around later... this is not us we'd rather have fair disclosure on what is 100% known (or not known). All said if you'd like to beta test fit one, no problem, we can add you as a test fitter.

Rob

Yes sir. I can beta test. I’ll send you an email. Iv been talking to you about my external pvc :)
 

Rob@RBTurbo

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I am also running an M3 bar. Haven't had any issues with the BMS mounts 'fitting the bar'. If you need any help testing, I am all for it as well. :)

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(You can barely see the catch cans attached to the bar)

We will only need to confirm one initially, but realize you have been on the list for a while. My only concern with the M3 bar and the RB bracket vs. the BMS bracket is that the BMS bracket is more of a general hook, while the RB Bracket is literally a fully contoured hinged bracket that relies on an 100% identical profile to work- meticulously designed to fit every aspect of the 335 bar it was designed upon.

We will have to cross the beta test M3 bar debacle at a later date, hoping to have a batch of these machined by month end just has been a really low priority at this extremely busy time of year. Until then we will mark you as another M3 bar guy.

Rob
 
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