335D Strut Brace

smithy59 · 04-26-2012, 05:33 AM

Has anyone fitted the engine front strut brace to a 335D coupe from the BMW accessories list.

I would like to know if they have added to the handling,steering feel and roll control to the car.
Not sure the carbon version is worth the expense , but would welcome feedback on any fittings-good or not so

thanks

MEGA · 04-26-2012, 10:50 AM

I bought a strut brace for the E90 and noticed a significant improvement in understeer afterwards when driving very hard (but obviously, not over the limit. As I'm referring to understeer not oversteer :-D )

But I've no experience of them on the E92. It's likely to be similar of course

acerboo · 04-26-2012, 01:58 PM

bmw one doesnt fit the 335d only one ive found that fits is the schnitzer one about £600 you wont fit it and think what an amaxing difference it makes but youd notice it on a track tbh not worth that expense!

doughboy · 04-27-2012, 03:55 AM

The factory standard 335i/d brace is garbage and isn't even secured at the inboard end!

I fitted the BMW M3 alloy solid bolted 3-point strut brace and the main difference was a reduction in dashboard creaks over slow bumps (like speed bumps) as it stiffened up the front body.

No real road difference, maybe holds a better line through fast compression corners, i.e. dips etc or braking though corners, certainly no effect on roll control as that is springs / ARBs job.

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smithy59 Smithy59 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 335D Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berkshire UK iTrader: (0)	335D Strut Brace Has anyone fitted the engine front strut brace to a 335D coupe from the BMW accessories list. I would like to know if they have added to the handling,steering feel and roll control to the car. Not sure the carbon version is worth the expense , but would welcome feedback on any fittings-good or not so thanks
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	I bought a strut brace for the E90 and noticed a significant improvement in understeer afterwards when driving very hard (but obviously, not over the limit. As I'm referring to understeer not oversteer :-D ) But I've no experience of them on the E92. It's likely to be similar of course __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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acerboo Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,925 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	bmw one doesnt fit the 335d only one ive found that fits is the schnitzer one about £600 you wont fit it and think what an amaxing difference it makes but youd notice it on a track tbh not worth that expense!
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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,972 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	The factory standard 335i/d brace is garbage and isn't even secured at the inboard end! I fitted the BMW M3 alloy solid bolted 3-point strut brace and the main difference was a reduction in dashboard creaks over slow bumps (like speed bumps) as it stiffened up the front body. No real road difference, maybe holds a better line through fast compression corners, i.e. dips etc or braking though corners, certainly no effect on roll control as that is springs / ARBs job.
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