Simon 3.2M
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There some to be some aluminium “framed” ones on eBay that seem a reasonable alternative?
Strut brace
- Thread starter Simon 3.2M
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With regard to whether there is a noticeable difference after fitting a strut brace, I read a really interesting post from someone on zpost who said the following;
'BMW engineers gave the Z4M a trianglated brace for the shock towers by tying in the fender rail and the firewall with the diagonal brace. Far superior to a bent bar going over the engine. So a strut bar will do nothing"
So which one is better? They're for underhood bling. Which one do you like the look of?
So the view here was that a strut brace was not needed and would not provide any benefit. The post can be found at the following link https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1440719
Thoughts?
'BMW engineers gave the Z4M a trianglated brace for the shock towers by tying in the fender rail and the firewall with the diagonal brace. Far superior to a bent bar going over the engine. So a strut bar will do nothing"
So which one is better? They're for underhood bling. Which one do you like the look of?
So the view here was that a strut brace was not needed and would not provide any benefit. The post can be found at the following link https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1440719
Thoughts?
Liverpool
Argenta said:nickw6666 said:
Well, this dude is not an engineer - clearly.
IF you brace an area that was previously PLAIN AIR - you WILL have an effect. It's just a question of how much & if you will notice it as a driver.
Don't listen to fools.
Thing is though, what is the point in paying money for something you will not notice?
It’s not like it the brace is a piece of art like the one that is in the S55 engine bays...
Argenta said:
I don't really understand what you're saying here. :?
From what I understand, the quoted statement is that BMW have provided the required bracing with the standard diagonal brace set up. We know the chassis is already very stiff.
So I don't know the answer to this but I'm reading into this that BMW M Engineers felt the level of bracing was correct for the cars application. Now of course you can continue to stiffen, but the question would be would that improve things or actually detract from the handling set up?
I would think a strut brace would be a low cost item for BMW to fit if they thought they needed it, but then would it the case that the standard set up is fine for road use but if you are tracking the car regularly or want the extra bracing to sharpen the front even more at the expense of some compliance then you add a brace aftermarket etc?
I was following this thread with interest. Here’s the one I’ve invested in
I’ve yet to drive it, but I can see how it will be stiffer than the tubular ones. I reserve judgement on the handling improvement until I’ve driven it, but I do like the look of it if nothing else
I’ve yet to drive it, but I can see how it will be stiffer than the tubular ones. I reserve judgement on the handling improvement until I’ve driven it, but I do like the look of it if nothing else
