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01-19-2010, 12:25 PM | #1 |
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BMW Performance Aluminum Strut Brace
Anyone installed one? Any comments?
51710406937* Each $246.67 $246.67 $195.00 BMW Performance Aluminum Strut Brace With its sporty design and resilient characteristics, the BMW Performance Strut Brace makes each view of the motor compartment a satisfying experience. Increases structural stability by strengthening the body between the strut towers Extremely lightweight yet stable construction Manufactured using cutting edge CAD and FEA technology to ensure optimum fitting accuracy and OEM quality Available for E8x 128i Series (not for 135i, xi) Its for a friends 128.... |
01-21-2010, 12:40 PM | #5 | |
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01-21-2010, 01:59 PM | #6 |
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From what I've read, there is minimal difference, you won't feel much. I have the sport suspension (from sport package) which already stiffens the ride quite a bit, I don't see the strut brace doing much more for it. Spend the money on M3 bits.
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01-21-2010, 02:11 PM | #7 | |
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In the E46 and E30 (years ago) I could tell the difference. On the way to work - no. But I live for the track. And as rare as that has become over the last year or so it's pretty pathetic - but I hope for better times ahead... |
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01-22-2010, 08:21 AM | #8 |
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I do have the strut brace...the above comments are totally correct. It is eye candy. I really have no idea if it actually does anything. I would suggest one if you want the car to look cool. I would also suggest purchasing an aftermarket sway bar before the strut brace, but that is just my opinion... I also am a track junkie!!
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Dinan Stage 2 software, Injen intake, RR Oil Catch Can, H&R Pro-coilovers and springs, H&R front sway bar, Vorshlag camber plates, Vorshlag comp studs, BMW strut brace, BMW performance pedals, G-Force harneses, BMP tow hooks, Breyton GTS-R wheels with 255-35R18 (square set up) and custom axel back exhaust with muffler delete. |
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I'm adding mods in order of when I find a really good deal instead of the more logical method of in priority order. The Hotchkis front came along first... |
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