Strut brace

Yes you just have to cut the pins down a bit or remove them.

I cut mine down around 4mm

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Hi
Thanks I have seen the lattice truss type struts non OEM but for E46 M3 and it was these I was questioning

Regards

Allan
 
Just to confirm it will fit 8)

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Thanks looking at you photo the end ring of the brace is sitting proud of the wheel arch metalwork dose the ring sit on top of the existing nut securing the suspendsion leg to the wheel - arch and then
secured with another nut on the exposed thread of the suspension leg.

As on a C70 T5 R I owned you unfastened and removed the nuts securing the strut leg in place and the brace sat directly on the sheet metal of the wheel arch metal work.
Thanks for your help so far.

Regards

Allan
 
It’s proud as that is the design of the brace. It has three raised pads where it connects to the top mount.

You will need the correct nuts for the brace which are longer than standard with collar.
 
Hi

On fitting the E46 M3 brace do you still need to cut down the pins on the strut legs that pierce through the strut towers . Alternatively drill a small recces in the brace end fixing rings to suit ? Is there not the required recess already in the fixing rings.
 
I cut mine down with a junior hack saw on the car I masked the area off with duck tape so as not to scratch the paint, But have since unscrewed them on another car there appear to have an allen key hex in them.

I would not choice to drill a hole in the mounting ring of the strut brace just in case you sell it on to a 3 series owner (larger market)
 
Allan280 said:
Hi
How do you remove the pins
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As above, they have a head on them either Allen or hex I can't remember it was years ago.

You can then push the top mounts all the way in if you want, gives a nice bit of camber.

Will need tracking after as the toe will be out mind
 
well the black ones certainly look better than the z4 specific one... IMO...
 

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Allan280 said:
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How do you remove the pins
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The pins are soft aluminium. I rounded one up while trying to remove them. Get a pair of moulgrips, grab the head of the pin and turn anti clockwise. The thread pitch is quite high so les than a turn and the pins will be out. Jack both front wheels off the floor at the same time, undo the strut top 3 nuts and push the strut tops inboard, tighten the nuts again
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Fitting E46 M3 strut brace.

I have finally been able to get a geniuine strut brace and picking up on the subject of fitting from some months back and the "pin" removal or cutting down to install.

What was the purpose of the pin when BMW built the cars and will its removal adversley effect the car ?

Regards

Allan
 
I went with this beauty for this one, didn’t have to touch the camber screws, and it’s made a huge difference. Can find the link somewhere... not cheap, but as the only non-oe type mod on the car, I love it.
 

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Beedub said:
well the black ones certainly look better than the z4 specific one... IMO...
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IMO the silver works well with your car colour. Want it black? Well I can think of any easy fix for that :D
 
Allan280 said:
Fitting E46 M3 strut brace.

I have finally been able to get a geniuine strut brace and picking up on the subject of fitting from some months back and the "pin" removal or cutting down to install.

What was the purpose of the pin when BMW built the cars and will its removal adversley effect the car ?

Regards

Allan
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Quick installation at the factory giving a know location.
 
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