m3 strut brace turret nuts?!?!

OTN55 · 01-10-2018, 04:16 AM

hi guys just installed my m3 strut brace to my 335i, apon installation ive found the turret nuts to sit very low are they supposed to be like this? i also noticed when i fitted coilovers that there is a black spacer fitted between the top mount and the chassis although not very thick, is this supposed to be removed ?

feuer · 01-10-2018, 09:32 AM

-black spacer you can leave
-m3 strut nuts are tall and go through the strut brace footers
-appears all to be OK

OTN55 · 01-10-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

-black spacer you can leave
-m3 strut nuts are tall and go through the strut brace footers
-appears all to be OK

thats what i fitted, i thought so, but i dont have the blue stuff on them as they are the ones that came off the old car?..

feuer · 01-10-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by OTN55

thats what i fitted, i thought so, but i dont have the blue stuff on them as they are the ones that came off the old car?..

Blue stuff is Loctite. Don't worry about it. Is OK even without. If you want peace of mine buy this: Permatex 24200 Medium Strength Threadlocker Blue, 6 ml https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-2420.../dp/B0002UEMZ2

OTN55 · 01-11-2018, 05:50 PM

thanks guys took it out today, all ok! it seriously reacts quicker to turns now dont think its placebo either

BSM n54iS · 01-14-2018, 07:28 PM

I put the dinan cf strut brace on last month and barely noticed shit lol, will come into better play soon though

YoungBlood · 01-18-2018, 04:05 PM

I was debating on if I need those nuts or if I could use normal ones with washers for this mod.. guess those photos answer my question! They’re $11 a pop, $66 for 6 little nuts. Blah

YoungBlood · 01-20-2018, 03:13 PM

Scored a set of these used for $20 haha. DIY m3 brace parts ordered all for under $110

OTN55 · 01-22-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by YoungBlood

I was debating on if I need those nuts or if I could use normal ones with washers for this mod.. guess those photos answer my question! They’re $11 a pop, $66 for 6 little nuts. Blah

wow!!! thats m tax for you hahaha

BB_cuda · 01-25-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YoungBlood

Scored a set of these used for $20 haha. DIY m3 brace parts ordered all for under $110

yep, I pieced together one for about $150 including having to buy 3 of those $10 nuts. Mostly from salvage yard but had to buy a couple things new. Enjoy.

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YoungBlood LongDongSilver 274 Rep 706 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (2)	I was debating on if I need those nuts or if I could use normal ones with washers for this mod.. guess those photos answer my question! They’re $11 a pop, $66 for 6 little nuts. Blah
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01-20-2018, 03:13 PM	#8
YoungBlood LongDongSilver 274 Rep 706 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (2)	Scored a set of these used for $20 haha. DIY m3 brace parts ordered all for under $110
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