[Hotcoupe]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Hi Ian

We have that one in stock so you can have it at the group buy price now.

Cheers Guys

It should be here tomorrow, so if I get 5 mins I'll fit it and take some pics.
Does a 5lb club hammer fit?

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Cheers Guys

It should be here tomorrow, so if I get 5 mins I'll fit it and take some pics.
Does a 5lb club hammer fit?

Thanks for your order. I find a 6lb club hammer better

[Imran@Evolve]

Just to update you guys. I have placed my order with Weichers for the 335i/135i today. When I have confirmed delivery date I will start taking payments from those that still want them.

We have 7 alu and 1 CF one coming in this batch.

[E92Fan]

Imran, is the CF one already earmarked for someone? If not, I'll have that please!

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Imran, is the CF one already earmarked for someone? If not, I'll have that please!

Hi Tony

Its not earmarked for anyone so its yours if you want it

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Hi Tony

Its not earmarked for anyone so its yours if you want it

Perfect buddy

PM me payment details etc and I'll get it sorted

[Yahoo]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Just to update you guys. I have placed my order with Weichers for the 335i/135i today. When I have confirmed delivery date I will start taking payments from those that still want them.

We have 7 alu and 1 CF one coming in this batch.

When do you expect delivery Imran - days, weeks or months?

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by Yahoo

When do you expect delivery Imran - days, weeks or months?

They should be here within 1 week. Everything is in stock with Weichers except Tony's carbon one

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

They should be here within 1 week. Everything is in stock with Weichers except Tony's carbon one

Typical

[Imran@Evolve]

Sorry about the delay on these. They (335i strut bars) are finally ready to ship from Germany so I can start taking payments (01582 584 000). We have most of the other E9X strut bars in stock here.

[Yahoo]

Sorry Imran - I lost patience with this gb and installed an M3 strut brace instead.

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by Yahoo

Sorry Imran - I lost patience with this gb and installed an M3 strut brace instead.

No worries. Can completely understand.

[Imran@Evolve]

We still have plenty of stock of these available for next day delivery.

[SteveChester]

You got any in stock for a E90 diesel?

Steve.

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by SteveChester

You got any in stock for a E90 diesel?

Steve.

Any are they easy to fit? With instructions? I am a numpty at these things.

[BGM]

i know this might be a silly question.. but what does a strut brace actually do?

i.e. it's not just something gimmicky that someone servicing the car with have a good giggle about when they pop the hood..

i'm tempted..

[m1bjr]

Originally Posted by BGM

i know this might be a silly question.. but what does a strut brace actually do?

i.e. it's not just something gimmicky that someone servicing the car with have a good giggle about when they pop the hood..

i'm tempted..

Stops the suspension turret tops moving apart or together under extreme load.
The body will flex to a degree on most saloons.
Bracing it adds a degree of feel but its largely subjective.
Its more noticable on cars with harder bushes and suspension mods where the loading on the chassis is potentially higher.
At that point in a chassis tune you notice more give in the chassis.
For a road car otherwise stock its largely 'bling' though tbh.

So for me they are more of a feel thing than a measurable performance gain.

I manufactured rear bracing for my S2000 and the lower rear was very noticable, moreso than front upper or lower.
It made the breakaway point of traction easier to feel on track, and allowed the modified suspension to work more accurately.
In that case it tied the two sides of the rear subframe together.

A subjective mod really then.
HTH
Steve

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by SteveChester

Any are they easy to fit? With instructions? I am a numpty at these things.

Yes they are in stock and are easy to fit. No instructions as such - you just remove the bolts on each turret put the brace on and then refit bolts.

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Stops the suspension turret tops moving apart or together under extreme load.
The body will flex to a degree on most saloons.
Bracing it adds a degree of feel but its largely subjective.
Its more noticable on cars with harder bushes and suspension mods where the loading on the chassis is potentially higher.
At that point in a chassis tune you notice more give in the chassis.
For a road car otherwise stock its largely 'bling' though tbh.

So for me they are more of a feel thing than a measurable performance gain.

I manufactured rear bracing for my S2000 and the lower rear was very noticable, moreso than front upper or lower.
It made the breakaway point of traction easier to feel on track, and allowed the modified suspension to work more accurately.
In that case it tied the two sides of the rear subframe together.

A subjective mod really then.
HTH
Steve

That's a very good description.

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Yes they are in stock and are easy to fit. No instructions as such - you just remove the bolts on each turret put the brace on and then refit bolts.

Thanks I'll have to wait a coupe of weeks until my house purchase goes though then I will ring you.

Steve.

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Stops the suspension turret tops moving apart or together under extreme load.

I fitted this brace last week, and at first I thought it was more show than go, if you get my drift. Nice bit of kit, easy to fit - took me 20 mins in my lunch break.

There is no noticeable change in the way the car handles, but it has stopped lots of dash and body creaks, especially over uneven bumps and the front end just feels more 'solid'.

i.e I cross several speed bumps at angles in the mornings where one wheel crosses first, this alway gave groans and squeaks from the car.

Now these are all gone, in fact all dash squeaks and rattles seem to be markedly reduced. Admitedly I have M3 bushes all round and the Birds uprated suspension setup, but these squeaks and groans were present with OE setup.

Technically the OE M3 strut brace would be as good, or better, and it wouldn't restrict engine bay access. But a nice bit of polished ally always looks nice

[Imran@Evolve]

Sorry to bring up an old thread but during our move recently we came across some excess stock of these that we need to clear out.

Whilst stocks last:

Alu £99 plus £15 shipping.
Carbon Fibre £199 plus £15 shipping.

These prices are around 40% off RRP.

We have them in stock (E9X Petrol, Diesel and 335i) so can ship out next day or you can pick up from us.

You can call us on 01582 584 000 to place an order or paypal (at) evolve automotive.com the order value plus your phone number and we can ship them out.