Wanted: OEM BMW Z4 strut bar (51710305114)

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:11 pm

Unfortunately BMW is no longer selling/producing the Z4 strut bar (51710305114). I've placed orders with 20 re-sellers, but all of them have cancelled the order and provided me a refund.

Anyone still has one lying around / willing to sell a used part? I understand they come at a premium these day - I'd be happy to cover that.

Buckz · Post by **Buckz** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:44 pm

easier to just buy an aftermarket item no?

M1ghty_m0use · Post by **M1ghty_m0use** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:10 pm

jpeeters wrote:Unfortunately BMW is no longer selling/producing the Z4 strut bar (51710305114). I've placed orders with 20 re-sellers, but all of them have cancelled the order and provided me a refund.

Anyone still has one lying around / willing to sell a used part? I understand they come at a premium these day - I'd be happy to cover that.

If you have a z4m I'm selling this on eBay

Originally from e46 m3 a few on here have fitted to their z4m's

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232245826396

Pm me if interested

EDIT just seen you live in Belgium, I would still send there

if a deal was wanted

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:06 pm

MOT in Belgium is super strict. I prefer the OEM solution over aftermarket, but will go for aftermarket if I really can't find an original one in 1-2 months.

Buckz wrote:easier to just buy an aftermarket item no?

Number5 · Post by **Number5** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:15 pm

I think Machine Monkey may have one knocking around.
He was only trying to sell one a few weeks ago

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:25 pm

M1ghty_m0use wrote:
If you have a z4m I'm selling this on eBay

Originally from e46 m3 a few on here have fitted to their z4m's

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232245826396

Pm me if interested

EDIT just seen you live in Belgium, I would still send there if a deal was wanted

It's for my Z4M indeed. I tested an E46 M3 version and it didn't fit. One one side the bolts were perfectly aligned, on the other side they were 0,5cm off.

I have indeed seen posts from people whom fitted an E46 M3 version and I'm wondering why this doens't work for my car. One reason could be that I'm running max negative camber (camber pin removed) - which might be beyond the tolerance of the M3 bar.

@srhutch @JAD @beedup @LeeZ4MR which version did you guys install?

M1ghty_m0use · Post by **M1ghty_m0use** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:33 pm

Sorry can't help you on that on one , Agreed it was a tight fit with the bolts aligning, but fitted good, as the chassis are the same don't know why yours didn't don't see how the adjusted camber could effect the chassis moulding, if that makes sence

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:51 pm

With the chassis being the same for both I can't understand why it wouldn't fit.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:13 pm

Hhmmmm

i have the OEM one that came on my ZM & being honest its not something i would ever seek to fit

just not 100% sure i want to part with it

kis · Post by **kis** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:16 pm

I always liked this one. Too far out of my budget range tho! Probably overkill with all those brace sections as well!

Post by **srhutch** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:11 pm

jpeeters wrote:
M1ghty_m0use wrote:
If you have a z4m I'm selling this on eBay

Originally from e46 m3 a few on here have fitted to their z4m's

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232245826396

Pm me if interested

EDIT just seen you live in Belgium, I would still send there if a deal was wanted
It's for my Z4M indeed. I tested an E46 M3 version and it didn't fit. One one side the bolts were perfectly aligned, on the other side they were 0,5cm off.

I have indeed seen posts from people whom fitted an E46 M3 version and I'm wondering why this doens't work for my car. One reason could be that I'm running max negative camber (camber pin removed) - which might be beyond the tolerance of the M3 bar.

@srhutch @JAD @beedup @LeeZ4MR which version did you guys install?

Mine was from an E46, just shaved the top off my camber pins, so std geo.

Could you not make the slot longer in the bar and shorten slightly if required.

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:36 am

mr wilks wrote:Hhmmmm i have the OEM one that came on my ZM & being honest its not something i would ever seek to fit just not 100% sure i want to part with it

I'd be happy to buy the bar from you at a premium. Let me know if you're ready to part from it

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:38 am

srhutch wrote: Mine was from an E46, just shaved the top off my camber pins, so std geo.

Could you not make the slot longer in the bar and shorten slightly if required.

I loosened the bolts on the bar but it didn't work. I'm pretty sure it would have fitted with standard camber. Max camber with camber pin still mounted would be fine as well I'd think. Max camber without pin unfortunately not.

I've also test fitted a Z4M one from a friend - and that one is fitting perfectly even with max camber. Unfortunately he's not willing to sell

JAD · Post by **JAD** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:33 pm

jpeeters wrote:
M1ghty_m0use wrote:
If you have a z4m I'm selling this on eBay

Originally from e46 m3 a few on here have fitted to their z4m's

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232245826396

Pm me if interested

EDIT just seen you live in Belgium, I would still send there if a deal was wanted
It's for my Z4M indeed. I tested an E46 M3 version and it didn't fit. One one side the bolts were perfectly aligned, on the other side they were 0,5cm off.

I have indeed seen posts from people whom fitted an E46 M3 version and I'm wondering why this doens't work for my car. One reason could be that I'm running max negative camber (camber pin removed) - which might be beyond the tolerance of the M3 bar.

@srhutch @JAD @beedup @LeeZ4MR which version did you guys install?

I fitted an OEM E46 M3 brace - fits just fine, finishes off the engine bay too, in my opinion.

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:43 pm

JAD wrote:
I fitted an OEM E46 M3 brace - fits just fine, finishes off the engine bay too, in my opinion.

Can you comment on the amount of negative camber you've applied? Looks like it's ok as long as you keep within camber pin limits.

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