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02-11-2013, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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M3 Strut Brace Install Problem
I currently have a problem installing the M3 strut brace. The rubber inserts in the plastic piece where the V brace goes through does not unclip. It looks like its one piece. A picture of it is posted below. Btw, this is going on a 2011 335is so maybe the newer 335's are different? Anybody else run into the same problem?
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02-12-2013, 05:43 AM | #2 |
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Steven I assume you've seen this..?
http://www.billswebspace.com/335M3St...stallation.htm Seems like he had similar issues.
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I have a pre lci e90 and that cowling or whatever it's called doesn't have those. Might have to do a little cutting, but obviously don't do that unless you have no other option, haha.
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So yours rubber pieces looks like it cannot be removed either? |
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09-08-2013, 01:56 AM | #8 |
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Pre-LCI here. No issues whatsoever installing the M3 strut brace.
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just about to order this. just a small alteration needed I guess or is this just a 335is issue
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09-08-2013, 08:59 AM | #11 |
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Had the same problem with my '13 335is. Luckily the member I bought my M3 brace from included the correct heater closing panel and grommets.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...28&hg=64&fg=10
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My alternations also include: using a dremel to take a little length off the bolts in the image below, so the ends didn't protrude in to the cowl so much. . I saw another member actually drilling wholes in the plastic cowl. Taking a little off the bolts seems like a better option. also, I pulled out one clip for the washer fuild line mount(had enough fighting to push triangle brace in). |
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09-08-2013, 01:47 PM | #13 |
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Here's a look at how mine ended up with the M3 cowl conversion as well.
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