**********s.com l Cusco OS Style Strut Brace l Improve Handling & Steering Response!!

Kcc · 05-19-2011, 01:55 AM

Just installed the cusco STB...check out the suspension forum, I posted on how to install the bar WITHOUT removing anything except the 6 nuts.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=531131&page=2

My car is a N55, so the bar will 100% fit on the N55, hope it will help the seller a bit more!

Kcc

Kcc · 05-19-2011, 02:03 AM

Had to open a new post, using my phone, therefore can't edit. Which something was wrong, so I still have to edit it using safari!

Altho it's a rainy day, but i can surly feel a different in handling. Much faster respond, but I do had a H&R front sway installed awhile back. It might be a good combo or it work separately, I am not sure...maybe a pro could tell me? All I could say, the strut bar does make a different on street driving.

As I reread the older post, the cusco bar DOES fit OEM N55 airbox. I only have a pro dry AFE drop in (ordered from **********, which u will see a few photo that are photo shoot by me!) under the hood, so if you are with all OEM, the bar will be clear for installation without touching anything except the 6 nuts and the tower top.

Kcc

ModBargains.com · 05-19-2011, 07:12 PM

Here's another installed pic of the CUSCO OS Strut Brace from one of my customers on E90post for you guys to check out!

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Originally Posted by import36

Stop making my wallet lighter!!

Just want to drop a quick THANK YOU to Alan for assisting me with my latest purchase from **********s. His response time to questions is lightning fast...and he always does what it takes to make his customers happy!

As promised Alan, here's a pic of the product. <took 1st place in my class at the show

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thez99 · 05-19-2011, 09:31 PM

Bleh..wtf would you want white camo colored engine parts...

bogart · 05-20-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

+1 blue is their signature color!

We have not tested the CUSCO Strut Brace on the N55 yet. However, from seeing the pictures of the InJen N55 DCI, I do not believe that it'll clear the pipes.

Can I be a guinea pig for you to test it out on the n55?

UdubBadger · 05-20-2011, 08:01 AM

I have n ARC strut tower bar for the N54 on my N55... it's close but it clears. Try testing it out, it could very well fit.

bogart · 05-20-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

I have n ARC strut tower bar for the N54 on my N55... it's close but it clears. Try testing it out, it could very well fit.

Do you have an intake? Does it cross over the engine cover or further back over the intake tube?

UdubBadger · 05-20-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bogart

Do you have an intake? Does it cross over the engine cover or further back over the intake tube?

no, intakes are a waste of $ on these cars. stock airbox with an AFe oiled drop in.

it clears the stock box by about 3 mm

ModBargains.com · 05-25-2011, 02:53 PM

I'm pretty sure that it'll fit the car on a stock intake box. Have not tested this piece on a N55 with an aftermarket intake at this point of time unfortunately. Which one were you looking to get?

bogart · 05-25-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

I'm pretty sure that it'll fit the car on a stock intake box. Have not tested this piece on a N55 with an aftermarket intake at this point of time unfortunately. Which one were you looking to get?

Injen CAI... sent you a PM

bogart · 05-25-2011, 03:41 PM

Does Cusco sell one for the rear yet???

thez99 · 05-25-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogart

Does Cusco sell one for the rear yet???

Oy..ffs please dont waste ur time and money on a rear bar for this car, it is NOT needed. The only suspension anything thats really felt and makes a difference in performance is the M subframe bushings, everything else is too expensive with a VERY minor difference if at all unless you beat the living shit out of ur car every day on the track.

bogart · 05-26-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by thez99

Oy..ffs please dont waste ur time and money on a rear bar for this car, it is NOT needed. The only suspension anything thats really felt and makes a difference in performance is the M subframe bushings, everything else is too expensive with a VERY minor difference if at all unless you beat the living shit out of ur car every day on the track.

But, do they make one??

RedM1 · 05-26-2011, 11:02 AM

Pm price for a 135i thanks.

Fredz · 06-29-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bogart

But, do they make one??

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...28#post7243228

ModBargains.com · 06-29-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RedM1

Pm price for a 135i thanks.

PM coming your way!

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Originally Posted by Fredz

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...28#post7243228

For those of you who don't know, ARC bars are actually manufactured by Cusco!

ModBargains.com · 07-05-2011, 02:30 AM

Few more orders shipped out thanks guys!

ModBargains.com · 07-11-2011, 01:09 PM

All pms sent and replied guys thanks!!!

ModBargains.com · 07-12-2011, 07:56 PM

Cusco Strut Bars for the 1 series are in-stock and ready to ship out guys!

ModBargains.com · 09-22-2011, 11:15 AM

Thanks for all the orders guys!!!!

ModBargains.com · 09-26-2011, 10:30 AM

Couple more CUSCO bars shipped out guys thanks!!

ModBargains.com · 10-11-2011, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the continued support guys!!!

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Kcc First Lieutenant 9 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels with a turbo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Markham, Toronto iTrader: (0)	Just installed the cusco STB...check out the suspension forum, I posted on how to install the bar WITHOUT removing anything except the 6 nuts. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=531131&page=2 My car is a N55, so the bar will 100% fit on the N55, hope it will help the seller a bit more! Kcc __________________ 135i - AW Last edited by Kcc; 05-19-2011 at 02:29 AM..
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Kcc First Lieutenant 9 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels with a turbo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Markham, Toronto iTrader: (0)	Had to open a new post, using my phone, therefore can't edit. Which something was wrong, so I still have to edit it using safari! Altho it's a rainy day, but i can surly feel a different in handling. Much faster respond, but I do had a H&R front sway installed awhile back. It might be a good combo or it work separately, I am not sure...maybe a pro could tell me? All I could say, the strut bar does make a different on street driving. As I reread the older post, the cusco bar DOES fit OEM N55 airbox. I only have a pro dry AFE drop in (ordered from *********, which u will see a few photo that are photo shoot by me!) under the hood, so if you are with all OEM, the bar will be clear for installation without touching anything except the 6 nuts and the tower top. Kcc __________________ 135i - AW Last edited by Kcc; 05-19-2011 at 02:40 AM..*
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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	I'm pretty sure that it'll fit the car on a stock intake box. Have not tested this piece on a N55 with an aftermarket intake at this point of time unfortunately. Which one were you looking to get?
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