Strut brace,

afennell · Post by **afennell** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:01 pm

Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?

JAD · Post by **JAD** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:05 pm

afennell wrote:Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?

There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.

Post by **srhutch** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:17 pm

JAD wrote:
afennell wrote:Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?
There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.

Black or chrome plated.

JAD · Post by **JAD** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:19 pm

srhutch wrote:
JAD wrote:
afennell wrote:Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?
There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.
Black or chrome plated.

Alright Mr CSL parts store

afennell · Post by **afennell** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:07 pm

is that the oem or m3 one?

JAD · Post by **JAD** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:36 pm

afennell wrote:is that the oem or m3 one?

That's the OEM M3 one. The OEM Z4 one looks like this;

afennell · Post by **afennell** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:10 pm

can you still get the M3 one new from BMW?

M1ghty_m0use · Post by **M1ghty_m0use** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:40 pm

afennell wrote:can you still get the M3 one new from BMW?

I've got one for sale on eBay with the camber pins already drilled and resprayed

Pm me if interested will do a bit cheaper

Oem bmw e46 m3 Strut Brace / E86 Z4 M

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

Argenta · Post by **Argenta** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:05 pm

Its a bit fiddly but the M3 fits ok.

Look closely at each mount, they actually need some grinding each to sit 100% flat on the strut towers.
Easy job and just a little black paint added.

I found the engine can touch on two points (valve cover nut & fuel rail) leaving small marks in the black paint. It sits much lower than the OEM Z4 brace.
So I drilled up two 20-25mm holes where it touched. Seems fine since then and no new marks.

Still - tho it's bound to stiffen up the structure I can't feel any difference driving it.. But it looks great!

Viren · Post by **Viren** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:34 pm

Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?

VRSteve · Post by **VRSteve** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:53 pm

Viren wrote:Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?

It weighs f**k all
It looks good!!

Post by **srhutch** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:50 pm

JAD wrote:
srhutch wrote:
JAD wrote:
There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.
Black or chrome plated.

Alright Mr CSL parts store

Wish I did have some CSL parts tucked away

vester86 · Post by **vester86** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:22 am

Viren wrote:Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?

I my case (just a 2.5, no ///M) I have a lot less trammlining & less steering wheel vibrations. Other then that just aestatics

Vanne · Post by **Vanne** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 3:46 am

At any rate, they inspire a bit more confidence.

I'd recommend the Mason engineering one, probably the only worthwhile STB for our cars. And steel at that.

Mangozac · Post by **Mangozac** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:22 am

Vanne wrote:At any rate, they inspire a bit more confidence.

I'd recommend the Mason engineering one, probably the only worthwhile STB for our cars. And steel at that.

Vanne your engine bay really is pornographic! I keep finding myself lusting after replica CSL intakes lately and this isn't helping!

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