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      08-23-2012, 01:42 PM   #23
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Been looking at getting this brace as a pre-cursor to get the Ohlins R&T coilovers but I noticed something with your pictures in the OP. The three nuts holding the upper strut plate to the tower only have a few threads engaged. That is not a good thing when lock nuts are used.

Is there a fix for this?
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      08-23-2012, 03:23 PM   #24
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Been looking at getting this brace as a pre-cursor to get the Ohlins R&T coilovers but I noticed something with your pictures in the OP. The three nuts holding the upper strut plate to the tower only have a few threads engaged. That is not a good thing when lock nuts are used.

Is there a fix for this?

On the tower ring side BMW long reach nuts are used. The nuts are grabbing at least another 5mm of threads below the tower rings.
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On the tower ring side BMW long reach nuts are used. The nuts are grabbing at least another 5mm of threads below the tower rings.
Ahh so the cylindrical extension from the bottom of the nut is also threaded?
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Ahh so the cylindrical extension from the bottom of the nut is also threaded?
Yes, that is correct.

I'll try to post a photo here later to show you.
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Yes, that is correct.

I'll try to post a photo here later to show you.
No worries. I went to your website and saw the included parts.

Thanks for the info.
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      08-25-2012, 01:22 AM   #28
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No worries. I went to your website and saw the included parts.

Thanks for the info.
Took a photo and measurement for you:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...r&notif_t=like
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PM sent about issue with install on e82.
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      10-17-2012, 11:11 AM   #30
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      11-02-2012, 12:56 PM   #31
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Is it compatible with the BMW Performance strut brace ?
No, it is not.
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      05-20-2013, 06:27 PM   #32
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N55 fit without modification?
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      05-20-2013, 07:37 PM   #33
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You will likely need modification on N55.
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Hi Harold

Are this still available and still on the special low price?

Can PM me delivered to Vic 3179 Australia.

Thanks.
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Hi Harold

Are this still available and still on the special low price?

Can PM me delivered to Vic 3179 Australia.

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Price is listed in post#1, $396.95

Exact shipping charges can be calculated after you select the item and enter all your info:

http://www.hpashop.com/BMW-128i-135i...tbrace-e82.htm
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Is modification needed for 2010 models? I did see the photos with pre-2011 N54, but was concerned whether or not the 2010 models needed modification to #13 for installation.

Any added benefit, in addition to front control arms and stiffer anti-roll bar, besides added driver control.
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Is modification needed for 2010 models? I did see the photos with pre-2011 N54, but was concerned whether or not the 2010 models needed modification to #13 for installation.

Any added benefit, in addition to front control arms and stiffer anti-roll bar, besides added driver control.
Older models may not need to modification, but that is not always the case.

You will get a better steering response from the added stiffness of the front-end. Feed back from the tires will also be better. And if you happen to run adjustable dampers, you can get to your adjustments much easier.
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Hi Harrold, im about to pull the trigger on this for my n54, just wondering if infact will clear the sealed afe intake ?
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Hi Harrold, im about to pull the trigger on this for my n54, just wondering if infact will clear the sealed afe intake ?
Yes, with room to spare.
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