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12-09-2006, 05:14 PM | #1 |
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Engine Strut Brace
Has anyone ordered/installed the OEM engine strut brace?
Did you notice any difference with it installed? Does it make it better or worse? Are aftermarket strut brace just as good? |
12-09-2006, 05:20 PM | #2 |
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thers a DIY in the DIY section.
personally i wouldn't use "noticing a gain" as a way to measure whether or not it helps...
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12-09-2006, 11:33 PM | #3 | |
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just did mine just now.
i feel a little response in handling? not sure still need to drive a bit more supposedly frogman says its use is for the chasis.. Quote:
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12-10-2006, 02:43 AM | #4 |
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Don't forget to use the search function. Type in "strut brace," and you will see several related threads.
The E90 body is 25% more rigid than the E46 sedan. The new 3 is longer, wider and lower than the previous generation E46. Yet it retains the same weight and even higher handling and performance characteristics. Nonetheless, any unibody constructed vehicle aims to provide a balance of being lightweight, and rigid, especially under load bearing stress. When the chassis is stressed, say with hard cornering, esp. on not-so-even terrain, the strut towers may flex, albeit very slightly. The E90 already has a couple of strut tower braces, but none that attach the left and right together to more solidly firm up medial and lateral movement. This is what the strut brace does as it aims to increase chassis rigidity. The hood is made of steel, but does not firmly brace the left and right fenders, since it must hinge and open. |
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12-10-2006, 11:13 AM | #5 |
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thanks for the info!!
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12-10-2006, 06:26 PM | #7 | |
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It's also a fact that sways cost a LOT more than the strut brace. The brace is a good first step.
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12-10-2006, 07:33 PM | #8 |
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my OEM strut bar is for sale for 200$ pm me if your intrested
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12-10-2006, 10:25 PM | #9 |
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I feel that I have a tighter ride with respect to response from my input to the steering wheel - a bit more stiff. I don't regret placing my OEM strut brace. My understanding is that the strut brace addresses ridgidity in the front end ride (less flex) whereas anti-sway bars (or in our case stiffer bars) reduce lateral motion (less sway/roll). Feel free to correct me if wrong...anyone....anyone....Bueller?....Bueller?.. ...
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12-17-2006, 11:09 PM | #10 |
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any aftermarket strut braces for the e90?
edit: just checked DINAN site.... for only 400.00, you can have a straight bar that blocks the oil cap and says DINAN on it...
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12-17-2006, 11:30 PM | #11 | |
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i have the bmw oem one from morris
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12-18-2006, 12:51 AM | #12 | |
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12-18-2006, 09:19 PM | #13 | |
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12-18-2006, 09:39 PM | #14 |
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np ... sways are the better buy. I loved being able to dial in the handling of my previous cars. Only thing stopping me on the e90 is the rear bar install is too involved for my tastes. And the install charges make it more expensive than it should be.
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12-18-2006, 09:43 PM | #15 |
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i wonder what happens when you crash with your lovely strut brace.....
i can imagine only the front bumper is screwed you didn't have a strut brace... but what if you installed a strut brace??~....i'm guessing the frame might bend..... |
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12-30-2006, 11:50 PM | #17 |
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deeeng thats looks amazing!!
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12-31-2006, 12:14 AM | #18 |
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damn that Jeep is AWESOMe... i love that thing.
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12-31-2006, 01:23 PM | #19 |
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^That may look good, but how does that improve structural rigidity if it is bent? A bent piece of metal is called a spring.
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