for all three bits?? where and how did you find that??In terms of the price - the guy had sold his Zed and I just made him an offer and he accepted. Cost about theh same to ship as I paid 
Are they worht the amount of the ACS one - no way :thumbsdown:
Can I tell the difference - as above if you do back to back on a good bit of road - :wink: yes.
In the case of Mrs CJ shopping at Tesco she claims no real difference. Then again she can't tell when the hardtop is on or just the roof up..
Does it look good anyway when you open the bonnet - yes and planty seem to like it.
Are they worht the amount of the ACS one - no way :thumbsdown:
Can I tell the difference - as above if you do back to back on a good bit of road - :wink: yes.
In the case of Mrs CJ shopping at Tesco she claims no real difference. Then again she can't tell when the hardtop is on or just the roof up..
Does it look good anyway when you open the bonnet - yes and planty seem to like it.
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Beedub, where did you get yours from? BMW dealership and how much?
Anyone? I spoke with strutbrace.co.uk and they are convinced there wont be an issue and said they were confident that if there was they would replace my bonnet. The said that bonnet will not move, the brace won't, not even with pot holes etc, it shouldnt cause an issue as its on the bodywork, which wont move, or something like that, its all rigid.
Anyway, going to drive it for a week and see what happens, then decision to send back and get the one beedub has if he can tell me more etc, or try another.
Anyone? I spoke with strutbrace.co.uk and they are convinced there wont be an issue and said they were confident that if there was they would replace my bonnet. The said that bonnet will not move, the brace won't, not even with pot holes etc, it shouldnt cause an issue as its on the bodywork, which wont move, or something like that, its all rigid.
Anyway, going to drive it for a week and see what happens, then decision to send back and get the one beedub has if he can tell me more etc, or try another.
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I rejigged the strut brace the other night, so there is a miniscule indentation on a bit of duct tape ive attached to the top, to see where it rubbed.
When i say miniscule, im talking about less than a milimetre in one little area.
I take the point of potholes etc, but that's what your suspension and springs are for. Your bodywork and bonnet (which has a little flex), will not be affected by the strutbrace as none of them actually move. Well that's what im figuring and have asked a fair few and they seem to think it ok.
I will monitor it and see what happens and can take it back anytime if have issues
When i say miniscule, im talking about less than a milimetre in one little area.
I take the point of potholes etc, but that's what your suspension and springs are for. Your bodywork and bonnet (which has a little flex), will not be affected by the strutbrace as none of them actually move. Well that's what im figuring and have asked a fair few and they seem to think it ok.
I will monitor it and see what happens and can take it back anytime if have issues
Shidevil said:I rejigged the strut brace the other night, so there is a miniscule indentation on a bit of duct tape ive attached to the top, to see where it rubbed.
When i say miniscule, im talking about less than a milimetre in one little area.
I take the point of potholes etc, but that's what your suspension and springs are for. Your bodywork and bonnet (which has a little flex), will not be affected by the strutbrace as none of them actually move. Well that's what im figuring and have asked a fair few and they seem to think it ok.
I will monitor it and see what happens and can take it back anytime if have issues
If neither of the shock towers move there would be no need for a strut brace
That said I'm glad the rubbing is minor. I'm sure with a bit of adjustment you could stop any touching.
Not all Strut Braces are created equal - the one from Cosmo Racing does not fit a Z4 M as advertised. Presses HARD against the bonnet on the supports. Lifts the bonnet by 3 mm. Tried it on my roadster and a coupe. Too expensive to return by mail so gave it away - buddy tried to modify it and ended up destroying it. The OEM one does the job but I have to agree the ACS one is way over the top for value for money. Looks nifty tho... Any stress the brace puts on the bonnet catches is unacceptable - have a look - they are not very sturdy - shoddy welding on mine. Could be fun to have your bonnet flip up at 120mph - seen it happen to a racing car once. N