E90 Hotchkiss X-Brace Install Kit (brackets)

lafuerza · 10-25-2013, 12:36 AM

I need the two brackets and bolts for the hotchkiss x-brace that hp autowerks sold. Any leads on where to get it. The brace and I assume the brackets have been discontinued.

I already pinged Harold at HP Autowerks. Anyone have a set they are parting out or not using.

Link to what I am talking about:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160761

lafuerza · 10-25-2013, 05:26 PM

Just found out that Hotchkiss X-Brace will not fit E90 with OEM Exhaust and may not work for some aftermarket one's either. For those that pm'd thanks.

robc1976 · 10-26-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lafuerza

Just found out that Hotchkiss X-Brace will not fit E90 with OEM Exhaust and may not work for some aftermarket one's either. For those that pm'd thanks.

actually it can...also, the M3 rear brace is better...I currently have that.

Here is my Hotchkiss thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=890477

lafuerza · 10-27-2013, 09:58 PM

I know it can with modifications but if you just found one thinking it will bolt on that is not the case per HP Autowerks. I decided to go the M3 route rather than do metal work as I plan on keeping my stock exhaust.

Which parts did you get for the M3 brace. I have a 2007 E90 335i Sedan. Any limitations based on parts already on the car.

robc1976 · 10-27-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lafuerza

I know it can with modifications but if you just found one thinking it will bolt on that is not the case per HP Autowerks. I decided to go the M3 route rather than do metal work as I plan on keeping my stock exhaust.

Which parts did you get for the M3 brace. I have a 2007 E90 335i Sedan. Any limitations based on parts already on the car.

I used left and right rod.....I chose not to use center piece. It is not needed. Only thing I ran into was the hat tank slightly made contact with brace. I used a spacer to eliminate this. The M3 also had padding in that area which is a big bonus.

rwalker · 10-27-2013, 10:38 PM

what's the part number(s?) for the M3 rear brace?

robc1976 · 10-27-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rwalker

what's the part number(s?) for the M3 rear brace?

51618040751-left
51618040752-right
18211436309-center

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