Strut Tower Brace - Z4 M Roadster
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Don't forget to purchase new nuts 
Z8Cookie said:Adam D said:Cheers for the helpful replies
I still haven't fitted it yet but fully intend to after the Wales Run
Bring it with you, I bet we can have it on in 10 minutes!
P.S. Anyone got a low torque wrench going on Sunday? I need to check mine! :wink:
I wasn't aware the tower nuts were single use, bugger it was only on the old car two weeks! I expect finding some new ones will be tricky
Yeah they are easy to fit, just the car is going in for a minor operation on the 18th and I'd rather keep it stock until they fix my errant brake cooling duct.Adam D said:Z8Cookie said:Adam D said:Cheers for the helpful replies
I still haven't fitted it yet but fully intend to after the Wales Run
Bring it with you, I bet we can have it on in 10 minutes!
P.S. Anyone got a low torque wrench going on Sunday? I need to check mine! :wink:
I wasn't aware the tower nuts were single use, bugger it was only on the old car two weeks! I expect finding some new ones will be tricky
the nuts are a slightly off shaped centre circle, when you tighten them down to the specified 35nm they deform to a complete circle and lock into place, once they have been used the deformation and locking doesnt happen as its already been done, hence they will eventually keep coming loose, for about a 10 pounds you can get 6 more new ones!! Definatly worth the effort imo.
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Sourced some fastenings and fitted the bar this weekend past with a small dab of threadlock on the tower bolts for good measure, can't say I've noticed a difference yet but shiney = good! I have only driven it around town so perhaps a b road drive might be more telling.
With the 03 3.0 it felt noticeably different with the run flats skipping on bumps when under cornering - felt more nervous but tighter.
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With the 03 3.0 it felt noticeably different with the run flats skipping on bumps when under cornering - felt more nervous but tighter.
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I have an oem BMW strut brace in my garage that I still have to fit. Are there any downsides on fitting a strut brace? Let's say for instance someone crashes into the left front side of your car. Will a strut brace transfer the impact to the other side of the car and also damage the right suspension?
Adam D said:Sourced some fastenings and fitted the bar this weekend past with a small dab of threadlock on the tower bolts for good measure, can't say I've noticed a difference yet but shiney = good! I have only driven it around town so perhaps a b road drive might be more telling.
With the 03 3.0 it felt noticeably different with the run flats skipping on bumps when under cornering - felt more nervous but tighter.
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Where did you buy the bolts mate, I maybe have the same issue?
The four for the bar were matched with some nylon locking ones at a fastening shop in Southend - 10p each. The strut ones are impossible to find it seems as they are not a normal shape but unlike the ones on the bar they did not appear oval or with thread damage.