Wow that all looks fantasticVanne 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.
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That's a nice bit of kit, i like the way the standard bars also bolt onto it. Love the intake.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.
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Massive overengineering, you only need a simple rod between the towers, preferably straight. Thats a STRUCTURE..
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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 thoughMangozac wrote:Vanne your engine bay really is pornographic! I keep finding myself lusting after replica CSL intakes lately and this isn't helping!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.
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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.VRSteve wrote:It weighs f**k allViren wrote:Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?
It looks good!!
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OEM no longer available but StrongStrut (USA Company) do a customised strut set for BMW Z4Msafennell wrote:Hello,
Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?
Also is it a worth while job?
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Thank you for the offer, im just getting info at the moment, not had the Z long so building a shopping listM1ghty_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
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I got an oe one from Ebay Germany, and cheaper than uk prices, so bonus, but that was pre Brexit exchange rates.
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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=76796DLH wrote: OEM no longer available but StrongStrut (USA Company) do a customised strut set for BMW Z4Ms
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* Quaife ATB LSD * StrongStrut Braces * Turner RTAB Limiters * Gap-Tech RCH+ *
* Intravee & KCA-420i * Mini 0806 * Cheetah C550 * Stubby *
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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.PerryGunn wrote: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=76796DLH wrote: OEM no longer available but StrongStrut (USA Company) do a customised strut set for BMW Z4Ms
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A little bit off topic, what are those blue things?Vanne wrote: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 thoughMangozac wrote:Vanne your engine bay really is pornographic! I keep finding myself lusting after replica CSL intakes lately and this isn't helping!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.
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Remote reservoir for the shock absorbers, I presume?FD3S wrote:A little bit off topic, what are those blue things?
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Me too. Strangely, what I thought was a wheel balance issue also disappeared.vester86 wrote:I my case (just a 2.5, no ///M) I have a lot less trammlining & less steering wheel vibrations. Other then that just aestaticsViren wrote:Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?
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Indeed. Looks like Jrz rs pro stuff.Mangozac wrote:Remote reservoir for the shock absorbers, I presume?FD3S wrote:A little bit off topic, what are those blue things?
Nice bay!
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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!
So I sold it on here
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Previously Alpina Roadster S #69 Alpina Blue