strut braces?

mantis · 06-23-2016, 02:10 AM

worth it or not is my question

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...FYOBaQodNcMHkg

Phil325i · 06-23-2016, 05:36 AM

At the price they charge for that, I'd go for an M3 brace. Third of the price, does the job and allows access to servicing like plugs and injectors without removal:

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-32...ion/ES2795109/

Fitting guide here:

http://www.billswebspace.com/335M3St...stallation.htm

feuer · 06-23-2016, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

At the price they charge for that, I'd go for an M3 brace. Third of the price, does the job and allows access to servicing like plugs and injectors without removal:

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-32...ion/ES2795109/

Fitting guide here:

http://www.billswebspace.com/335M3St...stallation.htm

M3 is not worth either as price skyrocketed overtime, $200 more than M1
Either homemade M1 style or OEM M1 is the best value.

#1 Home made $150
#2 M1 $250
#3 M3 $450

Take a look:
M1
https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2795110/...FYsAaQodaMIMgg
I just built my own:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17940488

Tom Droze · 06-23-2016, 09:45 AM

I fell in love with that carbon fiber brace when I first saw it, but I could never justify the cost. As a result, I ended up with the BMW Performance aluminum strut tower brace. If you dont mind pre-owned, I've seen the CF brace sell on this forum and ebay for as little as $450.

weehe126 · 06-23-2016, 12:45 PM

Mfactory is working on a carbon brace that will be way less than the M3 price.

mantis · 06-23-2016, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

At the price they charge for that, I'd go for an M3 brace. Third of the price, does the job and allows access to servicing like plugs and injectors without removal:

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-32...ion/ES2795109/

Fitting guide here:

http://www.billswebspace.com/335M3St...stallation.htm

i saw those first, unfortunately i have a e90 lci.
awesome fitment guide

mantis · 06-23-2016, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

M3 is not worth either as price skyrocketed overtime, $200 more than M1
Either homemade M1 style or OEM M1 is the best value.

#1 Home made $150
#2 M1 $250
#3 M3 $450

Take a look:
M1
https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2795110/...FYsAaQodaMIMgg
I just built my own:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17940488

again i wish i had a new model but e90 is what she is

feuer · 06-23-2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

again i wish i had a new model but e90 is what she is

What? What that has to do with the strut bar? I have e90 as well.

mantis · 06-23-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

What? What that has to do with the strut bar? I have e90 as well.

328i sedan. what are all the e9x parts fairly interchangeable?

or are you referring to the worth it question?

justpete · 06-23-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

worth it or not is my question

Not

feuer · 06-23-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

328i sedan. what are all the e9x parts fairly interchangeable?

or are you referring to the worth it question?

Most parts are interchangeable. The one you linked for $1500 is not worth it. $150 to $250 for something like this.

zero2sixtyZ · 06-24-2016, 10:22 AM

How does the 1M brace differ from the M3 brace? I am in the market for one due to coilover adjustment knob hitting the stock brace.

feuer · 06-24-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

How does the 1M brace differ from the M3 brace? I am in the market for one due to coilover adjustment knob hitting the stock brace.

You have the links above. Why don't you compare the two?

peterparker · 06-24-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

Mfactory is working on a carbon brace that will be way less than the M3 price.

Tell me more!

feuer · 06-24-2016, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weehe126

Mfactory is working on a carbon brace that will be way less than the M3 price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterparker

Tell me more!

It will be based on my design, or M1 if you will. OEM M footers with 2 carbon links.

zero2sixtyZ · 06-24-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

You have the links above. Why don't you compare the two?

Hey thanks bud!

Didn't look into the center section.

weehe126 · 06-24-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

It will be based on my design, or M1 if you will. OEM M footers with 2 carbon links.

How is it your design? From what I read they were just copying the M3 cross bar design in dry carbon.

feuer · 06-24-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

How is it your design? From what I read they were just copying the M3 cross bar design in dry carbon.

Because I made hybrid strut bar form 335i and M3 pieces before the M1 came out which has it.
For your convenience I will copy paste the links again:
my hybrid bar
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17940488
M1 bar
https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2795110/...FYsAaQodaMIMgg

weehe126 · 06-25-2016, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

Because I made hybrid strut bar form 335i and M3 pieces before the M1 came out which has it.
For your convenience I will copy paste the links again:
my hybrid bar
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17940488
M1 bar
https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2795110/...FYsAaQodaMIMgg

And Mfactory is making the strut tower to strut tower brace, like the one in the OP. Not sure how that makes it your design.

MFactory · 06-25-2016, 06:00 AM

Our design will actually be "modular":

- OEM M3 Style, with 3pc dry-carbon (centre mount, 2 x dry-carbon braces with open-rings/brackets)
- Our brackets will also accept a 4th piece, which will a direct strut-to-strut dry-carbon brace. This is optional, but we decided to offer this based on requests from forum members

feuer · 06-25-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

And Mfactory is making the strut tower to strut tower brace, like the one in the OP. Not sure how that makes it your design.

Read above, OEM m3 style with center mount, and I have already filed infringement suit

MightyMouseTech · 06-25-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

How does the 1M brace differ from the M3 brace? I am in the market for one due to coilover adjustment knob hitting the stock brace.

I have the 1M brace on my 135i. The M3 version basically looks nicer, and has a solid aluminum mount where it mounts to the cowl. The 1M brace has two metal rods that go directly to the cowl. The 1M version is also much easier to install because of that.

1M strut brace:

M3 brace:

The parts that sit on top of the struts are the same for both.

Personally I went with the cheaper version.

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