Strut brace,

[afennell]

Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?

 

[Anonymous]

Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?

There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.

 

[srhutch]

Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?

There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.

Black or chrome plated.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello,

Have i read somewhere there is an BMW option strut brace available for the z4m?

Also is it a worth while job?

There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.

Black or chrome plated.

Alright Mr CSL parts store

 

[afennell]

is that the oem or m3 one?

 

[Anonymous]

is that the oem or m3 one?

That's the OEM M3 one. The OEM Z4 one looks like this;

 

[afennell]

can you still get the M3 one new from BMW?

 

[M1ghty_m0use]

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


Oem bmw e46 m3 Strut Brace / E86 Z4 M

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232245826396

 

[Argenta]

Its a bit fiddly but the M3 fits ok.

Look closely at each mount, they actually need some grinding each to sit 100% flat on the strut towers.
Easy job and just a little black paint added.

I found the engine can touch on two points (valve cover nut & fuel rail) leaving small marks in the black paint. It sits much lower than the OEM Z4 brace.
So I drilled up two 20-25mm holes where it touched. Seems fine since then and no new marks.

Still - tho it's bound to stiffen up the structure I can't feel any difference driving it.. But it looks great!

 

[Viren]

Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?

 

[VRSteve]

Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?

It weighs f**k all
It looks good!!

 

[srhutch]

There was for all Z4s but I don't believe they are available from BMW any more. Your best option is second hand or another consideration is the E46 M3 strut brace. It's also black so fits in nicely under the bonnet.

Black or chrome plated.

Alright Mr CSL parts store

:lol:

Wish I did have some CSL parts tucked away

 

[vester86]

Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?

I my case (just a 2.5, no ///M) I have a lot less trammlining & less steering wheel vibrations. Other then that just aestatics

 

[Vanne]

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.

 

[Mangozac]

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.

Vanne your engine bay really is pornographic! I keep finding myself lusting after replica CSL intakes lately and this isn't helping!

 

[Yorkie Z]

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.

Wow that all looks fantastic

 

[afennell]

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.

That's a nice bit of kit, i like the way the standard bars also bolt onto it. Love the intake.

 

[Argenta]

Massive overengineering, you only need a simple rod between the towers, preferably straight. Thats a STRUCTURE..

 

[Vanne]

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.

Vanne your engine bay really is pornographic! I keep finding myself lusting after replica CSL intakes lately and this isn't helping!

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 though

 

[Viren]

Do these really lead to a performance difference if not, why add more weight to the car?

It weighs f**k all
It looks good!!

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.