N54 335I V brace question / Exhaust Install (Pics and Video of Quad Exhaust)

BoostNinja · 09-24-2013, 12:47 PM

My VRSF exhaust will show up tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

If it doesnt clear the center section i just wont use it. Not a big deal, the left and right parts still brace the rear subframe to the body of the car.

I drove around for a few weeks without the center part and didnt notice a difference when I finally put it on.

alexx03 · 09-24-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostNinja

My VRSF exhaust will show up tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

If it doesnt clear the center section i just wont use it. Not a big deal, the left and right parts still brace the rear subframe to the body of the car.

I drove around for a few weeks without the center part and didnt notice a difference when I finally put it on.

kool kool thanks man

Rat_House · 09-25-2013, 03:01 PM

does anyone now how much BMW charges for these parts? i just cant live without a brace any longer. traction control is cutting in so frequently and the rear seems to be hopping around.

alexx03 · 09-26-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rat_House

does anyone now how much BMW charges for these parts? i just cant live without a brace any longer. traction control is cutting in so frequently and the rear seems to be hopping around.

use the part numbers i put up and check on ECS,realoem etc

BoostNinja · 09-26-2013, 09:42 PM

It wont fit with the center section. I just used it with the left and right supports and no center section and it felt good.

robc1976 · 09-28-2013, 12:46 PM

Will our stock bolts gut with the M3 brace? Looks like it would, May breed longer bolts for the rear mounting points? I have the E92 rear bolts and tension braces (braces will not be used of course). I have every thing else ordered

alexx03 · 09-29-2013, 09:04 AM

does anyone else feel that the back of the car kind of shifts side to side when they hit a bump?
obviously without any from of X brace back there or anything

Rat_House · 09-30-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by alexx03

does anyone else feel that the back of the car kind of shifts side to side when they hit a bump?
obviously without any from of X brace back there or anything

yes

alexx03 · 09-30-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rat_House

yes

thanks

BoostNinja · 10-01-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Will our stock bolts gut with the M3 brace? Looks like it would, May breed longer bolts for the rear mounting points? I have the E92 rear bolts and tension braces (braces will not be used of course). I have every thing else ordered

All the bolts are the same except if you are going to use the m3 center part get those bolts because they are longer.

robc1976 · 10-01-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostNinja

All the bolts are the same except if you are going to use the m3 center part get those bolts because they are longer.

I am using the plate, it shows (3) different options for the bolts #5 on realoem. Any idea Which one? I could use the longer ones I used for my hotchkis but rather use OEM.

Rat_House · 10-01-2013, 05:46 PM

ECS has these for $127 per side.

robc1976 · 10-02-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostNinja

All the bolts are the same except if you are going to use the m3 center part get those bolts because they are longer.

Just found out after trying to install this it will not fit a E90....gas tank hits brace and it can not mount to chassis. Would need a 2" spacer.

robc1976 · 10-02-2013, 12:27 PM

Only way I see this working is using the plate first then connecting arms, but I believe on a M3 the arms go first then the plate.

robc1976 · 10-02-2013, 12:49 PM

Here is a pic

BoostNinja · 10-02-2013, 12:54 PM

It def goes center plate first then arms

robc1976 · 10-02-2013, 12:55 PM

Can't see why it would matter if the reinforcement plate went first then the braces, the gas tank has a lot of flex and brace gas foam guards. It is only the one side that didn't fit because of the budge in the right side of the gas tank.

BoostNinja · 10-02-2013, 03:05 PM

4dr m3 gas tank would fix it.

BoostNinja · 10-02-2013, 03:17 PM

This is a bone stock 4dr m3

robc1976 · 10-02-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostNinja

4dr m3 gas tank would fix it.

I used a 1/4" -spacer....guys fear now...didn't use plate. The hotchkis I found out was screwing up my ride comfort and causing issues....M3 brace rocks! All thanks to you.I will give you props on thread I post

cn555ic · 10-03-2013, 09:03 AM

Hey Rob. What issues where you getting with the Hotchkis brace? I have it installed on my ride and have no issues.

robc1976 · 10-03-2013, 09:28 AM

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Hey Rob. What issues where you getting with the Hotchkis brace? I have it installed on my ride and have no issues.

it's a great brace but I didn't like using all the thighs spacers on there and like the design of the M3 better since it welds in the tension braces. I think my issue was the bolts where coming loose because of the stacked spacers I believe causing a really uneven feeling ride...hard to explain. The hotchkis is a great product.

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BoostNinja Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring TX iTrader: (2)	My VRSF exhaust will show up tomorrow, so I'll let you know. If it doesnt clear the center section i just wont use it. Not a big deal, the left and right parts still brace the rear subframe to the body of the car. I drove around for a few weeks without the center part and didnt notice a difference when I finally put it on.
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09-25-2013, 03:01 PM	#113
Rat_House First Lieutenant 227 Rep 373 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, Gated R8, DatsunZ, mk Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (2)	does anyone now how much BMW charges for these parts? i just cant live without a brace any longer. traction control is cutting in so frequently and the rear seems to be hopping around.
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09-26-2013, 09:42 PM	#115
BoostNinja Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring TX iTrader: (2)	It wont fit with the center section. I just used it with the left and right supports and no center section and it felt good.
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09-28-2013, 12:46 PM	#116
robc1976 DIYER 663 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Will our stock bolts gut with the M3 brace? Looks like it would, May breed longer bolts for the rear mounting points? I have the E92 rear bolts and tension braces (braces will not be used of course). I have every thing else ordered __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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09-29-2013, 09:04 AM	#117
alexx03 Lieutenant 21 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335I Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vaughan iTrader: (2)	does anyone else feel that the back of the car kind of shifts side to side when they hit a bump? obviously without any from of X brace back there or anything
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10-01-2013, 05:46 PM	#122
Rat_House First Lieutenant 227 Rep 373 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, Gated R8, DatsunZ, mk Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (2)	ECS has these for $127 per side.
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10-02-2013, 12:27 PM	#124
robc1976 DIYER 663 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Only way I see this working is using the plate first then connecting arms, but I believe on a M3 the arms go first then the plate. __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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10-02-2013, 12:49 PM	#125
robc1976 DIYER 663 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Here is a pic Attached Images __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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10-02-2013, 12:54 PM	#126
BoostNinja Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring TX iTrader: (2)	It def goes center plate first then arms
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10-02-2013, 12:55 PM	#127
robc1976 DIYER 663 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Can't see why it would matter if the reinforcement plate went first then the braces, the gas tank has a lot of flex and brace gas foam guards. It is only the one side that didn't fit because of the budge in the right side of the gas tank. __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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10-02-2013, 03:05 PM	#128
BoostNinja Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring TX iTrader: (2)	4dr m3 gas tank would fix it.
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10-02-2013, 03:17 PM	#129
BoostNinja Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spring TX iTrader: (2)	This is a bone stock 4dr m3 Attached Images
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10-03-2013, 09:03 AM	#131
cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Hey Rob. What issues where you getting with the Hotchkis brace? I have it installed on my ride and have no issues.
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