Strut brace

HaiDef · 08-04-2011, 08:29 AM

I know this might be a silly question, but are the M's supposed to come with a strut brace across the engine from left to right? I really never paid attention until this morning when i was looking for the screws to adjust the headlight. I only see two going from both shocks towards the center of the windshield.

Walkurie · 08-04-2011, 08:31 AM

No, they did not. The OEM accessory part can be easily fitted or there are several aftermarket suppliers who offer bars.

HaiDef · 08-04-2011, 09:14 AM

ahhh thank you. Probably not worth it for the visual appeal then

Lark · 08-04-2011, 09:22 AM

I don't know about that. But it is pretty.

gferil · 08-04-2011, 09:51 AM

So for those that have installed the strut brace, did you notice any difference at all during everyday "aggressive" driving or will it only shine during auto-x or track days?

MPOWER78 · 08-04-2011, 10:01 AM

it helps stiffen up the car here is mine brace

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Shipkiller · 08-04-2011, 10:55 AM

You will notice a slight difference on a Roadster. It is very negligible on the Coupe'.
You do have to remember that the Coupe' is twice as stiff as the Roadster.

I have a strut brace on both the Roadster and the Coupe.

esqu1re · 08-04-2011, 12:06 PM

I have it. I auto X occasionally. Never noticed any difference with and without it, but I'm not a professional. Might be worth a a second here and there on the "ring" if you're a professional.

Walkurie · 08-05-2011, 07:50 AM

I felt there was a noticeable improvement in the stiffness for the roadster. And that was with an OEM bar. As far as appearance, it depends on what you are going for. If you like the competition look, the aftermarket bars look great. If you want the theme to stay along the lines of factory, the OEM bar is your choice.

imom · 08-05-2011, 03:13 PM

I noticed a nice improvement with my roadster. Also I heard that it adds protection to the shock tower. Minor investment in my eyes for protection and overall handling around the corners. I have the OEM strut bar.

08-04-2011, 08:29 AM	#1
HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Strut brace I know this might be a silly question, but are the M's supposed to come with a strut brace across the engine from left to right? I really never paid attention until this morning when i was looking for the screws to adjust the headlight. I only see two going from both shocks towards the center of the windshield.
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08-04-2011, 08:31 AM	#2
Walkurie Lieutenant 9 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster / 99 Jaguar XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA iTrader: (2)	No, they did not. The OEM accessory part can be easily fitted or there are several aftermarket suppliers who offer bars. __________________ Vibra Technics engine mounts / Rogue trans mounts / Stoptech brakes / original owner
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HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	ahhh thank you. Probably not worth it for the visual appeal then
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Lark Gone but not forgotten 4 Rep 148 Posts Drives: '09 335i Dinan S3/'13 BoxsterS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I don't know about that. But it is pretty. Attached Images __________________ 2015 Audi SQ5 RECENT PAST 2013 Porsche Boxster S 2009 335i/Coupe/Dinan S3 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si
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gferil Captain 30 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (6)	So for those that have installed the strut brace, did you notice any difference at all during everyday "aggressive" driving or will it only shine during auto-x or track days?
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MPOWER78 Private First Class 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 08 /// M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	it helps stiffen up the car here is mine brace __________________ euro headers <> gruppe m <> ac schitzer strut bar <> arqray mfflers <>
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08-04-2011, 10:55 AM	#7
Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	You will notice a slight difference on a Roadster. It is very negligible on the Coupe'. You do have to remember that the Coupe' is twice as stiff as the Roadster. I have a strut brace on both the Roadster and the Coupe.
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08-04-2011, 12:06 PM	#8
esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I have it. I auto X occasionally. Never noticed any difference with and without it, but I'm not a professional. Might be worth a a second here and there on the "ring" if you're a professional. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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08-05-2011, 07:50 AM	#9
Walkurie Lieutenant 9 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster / 99 Jaguar XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA iTrader: (2)	I felt there was a noticeable improvement in the stiffness for the roadster. And that was with an OEM bar. As far as appearance, it depends on what you are going for. If you like the competition look, the aftermarket bars look great. If you want the theme to stay along the lines of factory, the OEM bar is your choice. __________________ Vibra Technics engine mounts / Rogue trans mounts / Stoptech brakes / original owner
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imom First Lieutenant 29 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Subaru BRZ ....... Z4MR (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	I noticed a nice improvement with my roadster. Also I heard that it adds protection to the shock tower. Minor investment in my eyes for protection and overall handling around the corners. I have the OEM strut bar.
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