Wanted: OEM BMW Z4 strut bar (51710305114)

JAD · Post by **JAD** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:16 pm

jpeeters wrote:
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.

Camber pins were removed and OEM Z4MR tracking and camber were given to the alignment centre. Drives no differently in terms of day to day, but I feels... stiffer... might just be placebo effect.

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:08 pm

I think a worthwhile investment made the car feel a bit more stiff but then again maybe just in my head. Plus it looks cool!

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:47 pm

My main purpose is to reinforce the front end as I'm updating the suspension and will be running semi slicks on track now. I don't want the front towers to "crack" due to the extra grip & load...

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:47 pm

just fit the underside reinformence plates.... they do the job you require and will be invisible. plus they are oem pieces. i run both however.

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:00 pm

@Beedub can you point me towards those reinforcement plates? I can only find those that go on top of the tower.

Tom_j_l · Post by **Tom_j_l** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:15 am

I got one of these to replace the standard ones at the same time,

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jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:44 am

Tom_j_l wrote:I got one of these to replace the standard ones at the same time, IMG_3740.JPG

That looks pretty good. Which brand is this? Hard to see on the picture.

bmwaddict · Post by **bmwaddict** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:22 am

jpeeters wrote:
Tom_j_l wrote:I got one of these to replace the standard ones at the same time, IMG_3740.JPG
That looks pretty good. Which brand is this? Hard to see on the picture.

Looks like the ultra racing one mate.

Tom_j_l · Post by **Tom_j_l** » Thu Mar 02, 2017 12:06 am

jpeeters wrote:
Tom_j_l wrote:I got one of these to replace the standard ones at the same time, IMG_3740.JPG
That looks pretty good. Which brand is this? Hard to see on the picture.

Hello yeah it's a ultra racing brace

jpeeters · Post by **jpeeters** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:24 am

The ultra racing unfortunately doesn't fit the M.

Looks like my decision will be between an OEM and a Strong Strut.

Anyone willing to sell their OEM strut bar?

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