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Strut Bar DIY

Published by HeelToe
03-31-2006

Strut Bar DIY

Attached are detailed instructions on installing the BMW Strut Brace part number 51 71 0 406 937. The entire process takes approximately 10 minutes once you have collected the tools below and have unwrapped all of the parts.

Tools needed:

Ratchet for quick removal and initial tightening of nuts.
Torque wrench - 35 Nm (25.8 Ft-Lbs) & 52 Nm (38.4 Ft-Lbs)
11, 13, and 14 mm sockets

Step by step instructions:

Remove all packaging and parts and set them out for easy access.
Remove the nuts holding the factory firewall brace from the left and right spring strut tower using the 11 mm socket and ratchet.
Remove the frontmost nuts from the left and right spring strut tower using the 12 mm socket and ratchet.
Place dome strut bracket on left spring strut tower and hand tighten in place with the provided 14 mm bolt and the 13 mm nuts.
Repeat the process on the right spring strut tower.
Place the strut brace in place, center and hand tighten 13 mm nuts using the ratchet.
Torque 14mm nuts to 52 Nm and all 13 mm nuts to 35 Nm.
Place protective caps on 13 mm nuts.
Done!!

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By D.D. on 03-31-2006, 08:23 PM

Nice..........Really NICE!! :rocks: :rocks: :rocks: Do you see any effects to the handling of the car? Does it cut down on the roll??? I am very interested in this mod..........

By ksfrogman on 03-31-2006, 08:41 PM

Strut bars firm up the chassis. Sway bars reduce roll.

By HRC on 03-31-2006, 08:50 PM

Nice Work!! I might get this later. Look out, some poeple here will attempt to rain on your parade and call this mod nothing but silly eye candy, but not me!

Danny

By zzinco79 on 03-31-2006, 09:00 PM

Can you please give me a part number???

How much was it???

Can I get it from my dealership?? or e-bay???

By HRC on 03-31-2006, 09:09 PM

Dude, the part number is one of the first things he listed!! Read the post man! Also, if it's a BMW North America item, any dealer can order it, or any vender can order it, including ebay, booster, blut...

Danny

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzinco79

Can you please give me a part number???

How much was it???

Can I get it from my dealership?? or e-bay???

By tiga901 on 03-31-2006, 09:44 PM

Just got mine today.....thanks for the instructions. I was goint post pics but I cannot do anymore justice than what you have done. I will test drive tommorow. I know that the e90 already has a firm chassis but anything helps!

By zzinco79 on 03-31-2006, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Don't yelling at me...

Sorry

By zzinco79 on 03-31-2006, 10:31 PM

How much is it???

By HRC on 03-31-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzinco79

Don't yelling at me...

Sorry

Danny

#10

By EVO_S4 on 03-31-2006, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzinco79

How much is it???

A liitle over $200shipped on ebay

#11

By Chesmu on 03-31-2006, 11:27 PM

administrator!

add to master DIY please!!!

#12

By zzinco79 on 04-01-2006, 01:14 AM

Just got one from e-bay~

#13

By bavarian19 on 04-02-2006, 08:00 PM

How does it drive now? Is it a noticeable difference???

#14

By tiga901 on 04-03-2006, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

How does it drive now? Is it a noticeable difference???

I did notice a much accurate turns especially sharp corners.....but maybe it's just me. I still think it's worth it!

#15

By HRC on 04-03-2006, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiga901

I did notice a much accurate turns especially sharp corners.....but maybe it's just me. I still think it's worth it!

No, it's not you, it actually works! I want one!!

Danny

#16

By zzinco79 on 04-03-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

No, it's not you, it actually works! I want one!!

Danny

I prefer morristown~~

#17

By zzinco79 on 04-03-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdemange

Tools needed:

Ratchet for quick removal and initial tightening of nuts.
Torque wrench - 35 Nm (25.8 Ft-Lbs) & 52 Nm (38.4 Ft-Lbs)
11, 13, and 14 mm sockets

35Nm?? 52Nm???

Please tell me what that is.....

looks like newton*meter...

#18

By HRC on 04-03-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzinco79

35Nm?? 52Nm???

Please tell me what that is.....

looks like newton*meter...

It means ft. lbs. torque for us here...

Danny

#19

By Socom on 04-03-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Nice Work!! I might get this later. Look out, some poeple here will attempt to rain on your parade and call this mod nothing but silly eye candy, but not me!

Danny

Nope..those work well. Can be a good addition for those who enjoy spirited driving.

#20

By zzinco79 on 04-03-2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

It means ft. lbs. torque for us here...

Danny

So... Just buy a torque wrench for easy way????

#21

By HRC on 04-03-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzinco79

So... Just buy a torque wrench for easy way????

You should have a torque wrench handy if you do any kind of wrenching on a car. Most bolts are torqued to a certain setting, number of pounds of force. If you over-tighten, bad things can happen, same with not tight enough.

Danny