[udm328i]

I already have the aluminum strut brace, but I want the CF one
http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...CenterId=76350
can I find it cheaper?

[#Tee]

Youll need a decal stating you have a CF brace or no one would ever know unless you go to a meet and pop the hood with all your homies with hands in pockets starring at the engine bay.

[superjay]

what is the weight difference between the aluminum and CF braces?

What is the rigidity difference?

What is the cost difference?

Do you actually race enough that the minute weight difference will actually be noticeable?

[edirtaynine]

Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

...unless you go to a meet and pop the hood with all your homies with hands in pockets starring at the engine bay.

ROFLROFLROFLORLFORLFORLFORORFLF!!!!

[mashimarho]

Just get your current one wrapped in CF. (not vinyl, but whatever else they do).

[project6]

This is a good excuse to sport a transparent hood!

[Coolieman1220]

INB4 it's just a 328 comments

[EDM92]

If you're going to throw away your money like that, at least throw it away with more common sense...aka invest in me!

[udm328i]

Originally Posted by BMWorNOTHING

If you're going to throw away your money like that, at least throw it away with more common sense...aka invest in me!

lmao, your right dude, whats you paypal

[udm328i]

BMW's description:Sporty in its design and supremely resilient, the carbon strut brace is marked with the wordmark "BMW Performance" on its surface, marking each view of the motor compartment a satisfying experience. Made from the same lightweight, durable carbon fiber material used in Formula One racing, this high-tech strut brace has both low density and high strength characteristics. The entire piece weighs only 1.5 pounds! Shock absorption is also increased, which reduces road forces and body roll and lends a firmer road-feel.

Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

Youll need a decal stating you have a CF brace or no one would ever know unless you go to a meet and pop the hood with all your homies with hands in pockets starring at the engine bay.

[DDS2015]

Buy it and sell your aluminum one to me! Btw I am serious!

[CJ421]

Post a list of your mods; we'll find other ways to spend your money.

In all seriousness a two-point strut brace makes no perceptible difference on these cars in terms of handling. You could remove the strut brace entirely and not notice a difference. They make the engine bay looks nice but that's about it; the BMW Performance CF one will certainly do the job if that's what you're going for.

[#Tee]

Originally Posted by CJ421

Post a list of your mods; we'll find other ways to spend your money.

In all seriousness a two-point strut brace makes no perceptible difference on these cars in terms of handling. You could remove the strut brace entirely and not notice a difference. They make the engine bay looks nice but that's about it; the BMW Performance CF one will certainly do the job if that's what you're going for.

shhsss dont confuse him with truth. Its like pops hood friend goes wow cf brace does it really work? loooong pause....i dont know? its cf thats all i can tell you.

[CJ421]

Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

shhsss dont confuse him with truth. Its like pops hood friend goes wow cf brace does it really work? loooong pause....i dont know? its cf thats all i can tell you.

Don't forget to ride around with your hood popped open just a bit ... it's a trick I learned from watching the Fast and the Furious.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by GHOSTDOG

BMW's description:Sporty in its design and supremely resilient, the carbon strut brace is marked with the wordmark "BMW Performance" on its surface, marking each view of the motor compartment a satisfying experience. Made from the same lightweight, durable carbon fiber material used in Formula One racing, this high-tech strut brace has both low density and high strength characteristics. The entire piece weighs only 1.5 pounds! Shock absorption is also increased, which reduces road forces and body roll and lends a firmer road-feel.

A few years back in late 2010 GetBMWParts was having a 50% off sale on the carbon fiber brace. I got one. Did I notice a difference in the handling or steering feel? Ah, maybe, but if I did it was so slight it wouldn't be worth the $750 MSRP they were selling the brace for back then; but at $375, yeah, it was worth the bling factor (and the minuscule performance increase). I do get a bit warm an fuzzy when I open the hood. Guys around here have spent much more for cosmetic mods...

What I find interesting about the link is they are charging $300 to install it. What a laugh; you can literally install it in less than 15 minutes.

[Johnny D]

If you do it, PM me a price on your current strut brace

[engotski]

Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

INB4 it's just a 328 comments

Did u know ur 335 handles the same?

[brocklanders]

Originally Posted by engotski

Did u know ur 335 handles the same?

you are not exactly correct, they weigh different in different places which effects handling more then anything else. i dont think the 335 is as balanced, i know as much about my statement as you do of yours.

[engotski]

Originally Posted by brocklanders

you are not exactly correct, they weigh different in different places which effects handling more then anything else. i dont think the 335 is as balanced, i know as much about my statement as you do of yours.

No, youre right. 335 is front heavy-er which makes the 328 a more balanced car.

Either way...i just said it cuz some 335 owners think "oh its just a 328". I still regret not getting a 335 tho . Just cant beat the feeling of turbo spooling

[brocklanders]

i went from an e90 325 to an 11 335, all i can say is "its the car ive been waiting for my whole adult life". i did have sways and m susp bushings on the 325, i really wish i could have swapped them.

[brocklanders]

to get back on topic, strut braces are a waste. i have an aluminum one sitting in my garage but i dont care enough to ship it. so if anyone in the houston area is reading this and wants one let me know a hundred bucks and its yours.

[Motastic]

I'll buy it!