Will the Strut Brace fit with a CAI/Intake mod

Serjames · 03-09-2008, 07:42 AM

I'm curious as to why the new BMW strut brace can't fit the 335i.

Is it the airbox that is taking up too much room ?

If so with the addition of UR's CAI or Logic's Velocity intake, does this create enough room to fit the Strut brace ?

SJ

cn555ic · 03-09-2008, 08:55 AM

I was going to get the strut brace too, I thought it did fit the 335i!!! I am pretty sure BMW's strut brass was marketed for the 335 E93 from the last time i saw their brochure!!

baggerben · 03-09-2008, 09:41 AM

there a a threads that show it fits. it needs to be shimed slightly.
i dont know about the cai however.

Supramano · 03-09-2008, 12:16 PM

i have it with the ur cai...it def. fit fine. With the stock airbox its a bit snug, and without reinforcing the area in which the strut toughes the airbox it will eventually crack tthe airbox. I dont reccommend putting it in with the stock airbox. I thkn most if not all aftermarket intakes work with the strut bar.

Max@Logic · 03-09-2008, 01:09 PM

+1

stressdoc · 03-09-2008, 01:11 PM

I want to see how the BMW performance line box fits.

roadkillrob · 03-09-2008, 01:41 PM

Its the airbox it touches slightly - i put one on mine no prob - followed the DIY and shimmed it with a couple washers - actually ended up shimming a lot less than the DIY as it technically cleared without shimming in my car, just needed a little more space for engine movement. with a CAI you won't have any issue.

Rob

retrodrive · 03-09-2008, 02:41 PM

using shims on a rollbar defeats its purpose unless you use a one piece machined spacer.

Dan335i · 03-09-2008, 05:47 PM

Just my opinion but i think the strut brace is a waste of money.I doubt if you will get anything out of it,especially for the money.You could use the cash for something that will get you more performance.

cn555ic · 03-09-2008, 06:00 PM

can someone load up a pic of this brace, I would like to see it before I buy the damn thing...thanks

rwalker · 03-09-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

can someone load up a pic of this brace, I would like to see it before I buy the damn thing...thanks

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100469

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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	I was going to get the strut brace too, I thought it did fit the 335i!!! I am pretty sure BMW's strut brass was marketed for the 335 E93 from the last time i saw their brochure!!
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baggerben Private First Class 2 Rep 141 Posts Drives: volvo s70 t5,for now.335i soon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: north eastern usa iTrader: (0)	there a a threads that show it fits. it needs to be shimed slightly. i dont know about the cai however.
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roadkillrob Major General 866 Rep 5,452 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Its the airbox it touches slightly - i put one on mine no prob - followed the DIY and shimmed it with a couple washers - actually ended up shimming a lot less than the DIY as it technically cleared without shimming in my car, just needed a little more space for engine movement. with a CAI you won't have any issue. Rob
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retrodrive Lieutenant Colonel 150 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (8)	using shims on a rollbar defeats its purpose unless you use a one piece machined spacer.
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 32 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	Just my opinion but i think the strut brace is a waste of money.I doubt if you will get anything out of it,especially for the money.You could use the cash for something that will get you more performance.
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