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      03-12-2006, 11:50 AM   #1
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e90/e91 engine strut brace.

check this out.


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      03-12-2006, 12:14 PM   #2
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where did you get that from ?
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where did you get that from ?
there was talk about it being release. i guess they just released it. they have them on ebay. click here
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Ok I see kind of expensive though and it looks weak I dont know
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does it really add that much chassis stiffness?
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does it really add that much chassis stiffness?
Yes! Strut bars really help "tie-up" the top end of the towers. Quicker steering feel usually is a result of adding the front.

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is it worth $200?
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is it worth $200?
That one may not be, but a well designed one is worth more than 2bills.

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Yes! Strut bars really help "tie-up" the top end of the towers. Quicker steering feel usually is a result of adding the front.

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Not to doubt your word or anything, but is there any real data on this? Maybe on a ricer, but a e90?
I just feel that if adding a simple brace improved the handling that much don't you think BMW would put them on at the factory?
I mean how much could a brace cost to mass produce? $10, $20 ??
Just a thought.
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i agree. Or does it compromise soemthing else that buyers would not want to sacrifice? Such as ... Nitrogen. (see any and all threads with N1 in it to get the joke)
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Not to doubt your word or anything, but is there any real data on this? Maybe on a ricer, but a e90?
I just feel that if adding a simple brace improved the handling that much don't you think BMW would put them on at the factory?
I mean how much could a brace cost to mass produce? $10, $20 ??
Just a thought.
Seems like more than just a thought. My "data" is my experience. If that's not good enough for you, then by all means wait for a spreadsheet. Ricer? You mean my previous cars? Anykind of bracing that tightens up the chassis will improve handling. BMW's are not exempt from this. Improved suspension, rims all are proven to enhance an already great platform.

BMW's are built for the everyday person, some of whom have no need for the added benefit and cost for such an item. Plus anytime you add bars and such, the ride comfort decreases. You alrady have people here who complain that the regular or sport suspension is too "hard" already .

So ChiTown, believe it or not if you want, but you don't have to degrade the discussion with "ricer" talk. You could also add me to your ignore list.

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The seller is a BMW dealership, is this part OEM item?
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The seller is a BMW dealership, is this part OEM item?
Yes, they are OEM. I will get you all a price if you're interested..
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That strut tower brace looks like its flimsy, but maybe thats just the photo or my lack of judgement. I'm would want something a little "beefier" in my car.
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Yes, they are OEM. I will get you all a price if you're interested..
What is this part made of? Chrome Moly, Aluminum, Steel?
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One you attached it, do you need a alignment?
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One you attached it, do you need a alignment?
You're just bracing the strut towers, not pulling or pushing out on them.
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You're just bracing the strut towers, not pulling or pushing out on them.
But once you loosen the strut tower nuts, wouldn't it be off by a little?
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But once you loosen the strut tower nuts, wouldn't it be off by a little?
yes, but that doesn't affect alignment.

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But once you loosen the strut tower nuts, wouldn't it be off by a little?
The top of the strut tower assembly is fixed. Now if you had adjustable camber plates, which you don't, then it would affect alignment.

I just looked into the engine compartment and noticed the factory bracing that attaches near the firewall. Have any of you noticed that?
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The top of the strut tower assembly is fixed. Now if you had adjustable camber plates, which you don't, then it would affect alignment.

I just looked into the engine compartment and noticed the factory bracing that attaches near the firewall. Have any of you noticed that?
Yea, you could see the ends in the photo above.

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I ordered mine (from my dealer) a few weeks ago. I ordered it as I plan to do trackdays (I did nearly 1500 miles on the Nurburgring wtih my previous car) and this is the only strutbrace available that will not void the warrenty. Considering the cornerspeed this car is capable to handle, I don't consider the strutbrace a luxury.
As for the ricey remark, i don't agree. Ok it's not a standard item on the car, but it' s concealed under the bonnet, and what's under the bonnet of my car is nobody's business(that's why I debaged my car). I don't consider it beeing a showoff item.
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