M4 alloy strut brace on F2x 2 series

Bee Pee · 03-15-2016, 11:59 AM

See attached from F30post - given that std fit strut brace, part # 51617378711 - see Realoem link below - is common between F2x and F3x, has anyone done stages 1 and 2 on an M235i ???

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...&q=51617378711

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...+reinforcement

M-tavo · 03-15-2016, 12:57 PM

Someone PLEASE, chime in saying "yes, I have it!"

It would be so nice to add that into our cars

i8ur911 · 03-15-2016, 08:38 PM

I don't think anyone has confirmed this yet. The F8X M3/M4 strut brace can be found on the M235I Racing though. Seeing the car in the flesh, I don't think it's a direct bolt-on.

Bee Pee · 05-09-2016, 09:26 AM

Work in progress on an RHD M235i over here in UK.....

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtop...t=720#p1109681

i8ur911 · 05-10-2016, 09:56 PM

^^^^I'd love to see where/how this is mounting.....???

Anderw · 05-10-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by i8ur911

^^^^I'd love to see where/how this is mounting.....???

+1

Bee Pee · 05-11-2016, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Anderw

+1

Guys,

The m235i owner is essential doing what Steve Jr did to his 428i GC in the thread in my 1st post.

I will update once he has completed.

Meanwhile some Mx35i owners in Germany are fitting M2 MP suspension to their cars and loving the OEM coilover upgrade......more food for thought, eh !!!
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...27&postcount=1
BP

barfastic · 05-11-2016, 05:07 AM

subbed....

Anderw · 05-11-2016, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Guys,

The m235i owner is essential doing what Steve Jr did to his 428i GC in the thread in my 1st post.

I will update once he has completed.

Meanwhile some Mx35i owners in Germany are fitting M2 MP suspension to their cars and loving the OEM coilover upgrade......more food for thought, eh !!!
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...27&postcount=1
BP

wow so the m2 adjustable coils fit directly on mx35i?

anymore info on this? does it mean technically factory m2 suspension would fit then?

BD_F22 · 05-14-2016, 01:21 PM

I'd like more info on this as well, have a friend who totaled his f80 and has the brace he took off and if I can retrofit it I would love to!

Bee Pee · 05-15-2016, 03:56 AM

BD

Look at my first post - expensive parts off m4 are the alloy fiewall brace, carbon fibre u shaped front brace and strut front top mounts

BP

x233 · 05-16-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Meanwhile some Mx35i owners in Germany are fitting M2 MP suspension to their cars and loving the OEM coilover upgrade......more food for thought, eh !!!
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...27&postcount=1
BP

That is KW Var3 coilovers (only different colored springs and mounts + different stickers).

Pparana · 05-16-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

BD

Look at my first post - expensive parts off m4 are the alloy fiewall brace, carbon fibre u shaped front brace and strut front top mounts

BP

Let's not forget the bespoke painted engine cover.

Bee Pee · 05-17-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pparana

Let's not forget the bespoke painted engine cover.

Just as well the car isn't mine else I might have taken offence

Bee Pee · 05-17-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by x233

That is KW Var3 coilovers (only different colored springs and mounts + different stickers).

KW is KW and MP suspension is OEM ie warranty friendly......some folks care for that kinda thing

x233 · 05-17-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

KW is KW and MP suspension is OEM ie warranty friendly......some folks care for that kinda thing

Yes, I understand what you're saying, especially taking into account that the kit in question has a finite, that is shorter, life than the oem suspension (and may require servicing and/or replacement) which absolutely must be a concern for anyone considering it.
I only wonder how much more it costs rebranded since the original is over 2,000 euro (or, closer to $3000 in some locations).
I just looked at the pictures and I can tell those are KW parts, there's still one KW coilover kit collecting dust in my garage.

Bee Pee · 05-31-2016, 12:46 AM

Detailed DIY for brace install on RHD m235i in the thread below

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtop...710096a1ec1bf5

HP Autosport · 06-03-2016, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Detailed DIY for brace install on RHD m235i in the thread below

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtop...710096a1ec1bf5

Nice!

Nativo · 02-10-2024, 04:28 PM

Reviving an old post here

Has anyone has successfully installed the F8x carbon strutbar on a 4cyl 228/230/328/330/428/430? And if so how did you go about the air cleaner box?

Bee Pee · 02-12-2024, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nativo

Reviving an old post here

Has anyone has successfully installed the F8x carbon strutbar on a 4cyl 228/230/328/330/428/430? And if so how did you go about the air cleaner box?

Yes - read my 1st post in this thread and open 2nd link for F30 post where Steve Jr has done retrofit

Nativo · 02-12-2024, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Yes - read my 1st post in this thread and open 2nd link for F30 post where Steve Jr has done retrofit

Am must be blind (plus old) but I can’t find anything about how to deal with the 4 cylinder airbox.
Could you send the link?

Bee Pee · 02-16-2024, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nativo

Am must be blind (plus old) but I can’t find anything about how to deal with the 4 cylinder airbox.
Could you send the link?

As per updated 2nd h'link in post #1

03-15-2016, 11:59 AM	#1
Bee Pee Brigadier General 1773 Rep 4,510 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	M4 alloy strut brace on F2x 2 series See attached from F30post - given that std fit strut brace, part # 51617378711 - see Realoem link below - is common between F2x and F3x, has anyone done stages 1 and 2 on an M235i ??? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...&q=51617378711 https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...+reinforcement __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI.. Last edited by Bee Pee; 02-16-2024 at 07:44 AM..
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M-tavo Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 219 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Someone PLEASE, chime in saying "yes, I have it!" It would be so nice to add that into our cars
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i8ur911 First Lieutenant 125 Rep 356 Posts Drives: F22 228i MSport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I don't think anyone has confirmed this yet. The F8X M3/M4 strut brace can be found on the M235I Racing though. Seeing the car in the flesh, I don't think it's a direct bolt-on.
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Bee Pee Brigadier General 1773 Rep 4,510 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	Work in progress on an RHD M235i over here in UK..... http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtop...t=720#p1109681 __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI.. Last edited by Bee Pee; 05-10-2016 at 07:10 AM..
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i8ur911 First Lieutenant 125 Rep 356 Posts Drives: F22 228i MSport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	^^^^I'd love to see where/how this is mounting.....???
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BD_F22 BD_e92 358 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	I'd like more info on this as well, have a friend who totaled his f80 and has the brace he took off and if I can retrofit it I would love to!
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Bee Pee Brigadier General 1773 Rep 4,510 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	BD Look at my first post - expensive parts off m4 are the alloy fiewall brace, carbon fibre u shaped front brace and strut front top mounts BP __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI..
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Bee Pee Brigadier General 1773 Rep 4,510 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	Detailed DIY for brace install on RHD m235i in the thread below http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtop...710096a1ec1bf5
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Nativo Enlisted Member 12 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2016 228i THP Blk Saphire Meta Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: San Ramon CA iTrader: (0)	Reviving an old post here Has anyone has successfully installed the F8x carbon strutbar on a 4cyl 228/230/328/330/428/430? And if so how did you go about the air cleaner box?
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