Strut brace,

Yorkie Z · Post by **Yorkie Z** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:18 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.

Wow that all looks fantastic

afennell · Post by **afennell** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:50 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.

That's a nice bit of kit, i like the way the standard bars also bolt onto it. Love the intake.

Argenta · Post by **Argenta** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:58 am

Massive overengineering, you only need a simple rod between the towers, preferably straight. Thats a STRUCTURE..

Vanne · Post by **Vanne** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:16 am

Mangozac wrote:
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!

Thats not mine, it's Chris's. Mine has carbon fiber engine cover, and some lame ass STB, waiting for the group buy for this one.

Cheers though

Viren · Post by **Viren** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:56 am

VRSteve wrote:
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!!

LOL fair enough! I personally like the look of the engine bay without metal bars crossing over it, carbon fibre sexy designs is another story.

David-H · Post by **David-H** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:10 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?

OEM no longer available but StrongStrut (USA Company) do a customised strut set for BMW Z4Ms

afennell · Post by **afennell** » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:34 pm

M1ghty_m0use wrote:
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

Thank you for the offer, im just getting info at the moment, not had the Z long so building a shopping list

Justino · Post by **Justino** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:18 pm

I got an oe one from Ebay Germany, and cheaper than uk prices, so bonus, but that was pre Brexit exchange rates.

PerryGunn · Post by **PerryGunn** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:36 pm

DLH wrote: OEM no longer available but StrongStrut (USA Company) do a customised strut set for BMW Z4Ms

Not just for ///Ms, the StrongStrut braces should fit all E85/6 vehicles - here's the install thread for my Alpina viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76796

Post by **srhutch** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:20 am

PerryGunn wrote:
DLH wrote: OEM no longer available but StrongStrut (USA Company) do a customised strut set for BMW Z4Ms

Not just for ///Ms, the StrongStrut braces should fit all E85/6 vehicles - here's the install thread for my Alpina viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76796

Perry, you main bar doesn't appear to have the relief cut out. Do they do two types, or just include shims now to clear the engine components.

FD3S · Post by **FD3S** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:23 am

Vanne wrote:
Mangozac wrote:
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!
Thats not mine, it's Chris's. Mine has carbon fiber engine cover, and some lame ass STB, waiting for the group buy for this one. Cheers though

A little bit off topic, what are those blue things?

Mangozac · Post by **Mangozac** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 3:01 am

FD3S wrote:A little bit off topic, what are those blue things?

Remote reservoir for the shock absorbers, I presume?

Kamuela · Post by **Kamuela** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:31 am

vester86 wrote:
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

Me too. Strangely, what I thought was a wheel balance issue also disappeared.

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:50 am

Mangozac wrote:
FD3S wrote:A little bit off topic, what are those blue things?
Remote reservoir for the shock absorbers, I presume?

Indeed. Looks like Jrz rs pro stuff.
Nice bay!

Stuart Truman · Post by **Stuart Truman** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:06 pm

I fitted an OEM one to my Alpina and then thought I'd better tell the insurance company (direct line) who told me to take it off or the car would not be covered and that they would not insure a car with one fitted!

So I sold it on here

Check with your insurers before fitting!

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