G87 Additional Bracing

T_U_D · 03-23-2023, 01:16 PM

See screenshot. Courtesy of BMWBLOG.

Tag · 03-23-2023, 01:26 PM

Weird that it says rear end when that’s clearly the bracing under the hood.

T_U_D · 03-23-2023, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Weird that it says rear end when that’s clearly the bracing under the hood.

I had the exact thought. Clearly confusing the front cowl bracing with the C-pillar bracing that was also mentioned during the interview in Arizona.

zero21 · 03-23-2023, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Weird that it says rear end when that’s clearly the bracing under the hood.

Well a stiffer front will make the rear rotate more. Loosely translate that to more precise turn-in.

T_U_D · 03-23-2023, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zero21

Well a stiffer front will make the rear rotate more. Loosely translate that to more precise turn-in.

That is marginal though, especially what we are seeing. The strut tower bracing has far more significance to the front end of the vehicle and also why we pretty much see it across the entire BMW model line.

tracer bullet · 03-23-2023, 01:50 PM

Their interview video discussed the C pillar being stronger... maybe the captions were mistimed?

Tag · 03-23-2023, 02:02 PM

Holy crap, this brace is almost twice the width of the strut tower bracing! Makes me happy to see this.

T_U_D · 03-23-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Holy crap, this brace is almost twice the width of the strut tower bracing! Makes me happy to see this.

T_U_D · 03-23-2023, 02:05 PM

It would be nice to see photos of it on the right side as well. Just saying.

Tag · 03-23-2023, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

It would be nice to see photos of it on the right side as well. Just saying.

Ohh, that's just as easy as rotating a pic.

T_U_D · 03-23-2023, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Ohh, that's just as easy as rotating a pic.

That would work on most individuals, or at least those that are not mechanically inclined. The brake fluid reservoir is always on the left side of a left hand drive BMW.

zero21 · 03-23-2023, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Holy crap, this brace is almost twice the width of the strut tower bracing! Makes me happy to see this.

Wow that is beefy. I can't wait for some aftermarket replacements. The weight is making loads of sense and boy am I glad to see this.

Edit: No way it's aluminum right?

Tag · 03-23-2023, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zero21

Wow that is beefy. I can't wait for some aftermarket replacements. The weight is making loads of sense and boy am I glad to see this.

Edit: No way it's aluminum right?

Looks aluminum to me so I don't see you saving any meaningful weight unless someone comes out with CF braces and even then, it's such a small piece, I doubt it would be worth it. When it comes to weight, I pick my battles.

G80BSM · 03-23-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zero21

Wow that is beefy. I can't wait for some aftermarket replacements. The weight is making loads of sense and boy am I glad to see this.

Edit: No way it's aluminum right?

Looks like aluminium. Or I hope so 😂

zero21 · 03-23-2023, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Looks aluminum to me so I don't see you saving any meaningful weight unless someone comes out with CF braces and even then, it's such a small piece, I doubt it would be worth it. When it comes to weight, I pick my battles.

No kidding. I hard to believe they'd use it though considering the proliferation of steel.

BimmerFix · 03-23-2023, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by G80BSM

Looks like aluminium. Or I hope so 😂

It’s definitely aluminium , I run a sheet metal co. Kudos BMW .. although it’s not a huge piece.

Imagine the struts or cross members in alm.
Sheeesh one could dream

zero21 · 03-23-2023, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFix

It’s definitely aluminium , I run a sheet metal co. Kudos BMW .. although it’s not a huge piece.

Inagine the struts or cross members in alm.
Sheeesh one could dream

That explains the width! ha

Tag · 03-23-2023, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFix

It’s definitely aluminium , I run a sheet metal co. Kudos BMW .. although it’s not a huge piece.

Imagine the struts or cross members in alm.
Sheeesh one could dream

Struts are all aluminum on M cars.

BimmerFix · 03-23-2023, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zero21

That explains the width! ha

Yes sir , all things being equal steel is the stronger material. To reach the same properties & torsional rigidty it would have to be a thicker compound, compared to it’s steel counterpart.

Still results in a lighter weight but much more expensive ofcourse. I know you got some ideas already to switching out some components to CF , looking forward to what you have in store when you take delivery.

BimmerFix · 03-23-2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Struts are all aluminum on M cars.

Apologies I meant the strut brace bridge & front end struts . They’re steel

Only the dome firewall strut is made of alm.

Tag · 03-23-2023, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFix

Apologies I meant the strut brace & front end struts . They’re steel

Yes, the strut brace is just stamped steel but the suspension on an M car is aluminum. Front struts, rear shocks, control arms, etc. Are you referring to the strut tower?

sl0m0 · 03-23-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Yes, the strut brace is just stamped steel but the suspension on an M car is aluminum. Front struts, rear shocks, control arms, etc. Are you referring to the strut tower?

I think he meant strut tower.

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