group buy - strut brace

nicolawright · Post by **nicolawright** » Tue 14 Nov, 2006 11:37

thought i'd start a new thread for this.

i have put off getting a front strut brace look enough and will definitely get one shortly.

i don't want to spend too much £, so thinking about an e-tech or cosmos strut brace. having read viewtopic.php?t=9831, i think e-tech may be the way to go as there's less issues with fitting...

think we need at least 10-15 definites to haggle a discount

nicky xx

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Tue 14 Nov, 2006 12:51

Well done Nicola for getting this started.

I had an Etech one on Topaz which was a perfect fit with no clearance issues whatsoever.
Unfortunately, none of the standard models fit the S54 ///MR, so I had to sell it.
The Etech is excellent value for money, but the Cosmo ones look the biz though!

If you haven't already, you should get in touch with the suppliers straight away and get an idea of what discount you can get for how many purchases. That'd give you a figure to aim for.

You might also find out that the saving would be so small, it's just not worth the hassle.

Good luck.
A.

Mac Z3 · Post by **Mac Z3** » Tue 14 Nov, 2006 13:19

Nice one Nicola.
I'm up for one if it is the Cosmo, it looks great!

Thanks for organising.

///M Breadvan · Post by **///M Breadvan** » Tue 14 Nov, 2006 14:09

Hi Nicola,

Well done for starting off this idea. I will certainly be in if its the Cosmo (Heard better reports) and they do one suitable for the S50 engined M Coupe.

I look forward to more info being posted.

Thanks again.

David

splash · Post by **splash** » Tue 14 Nov, 2006 14:29

Nicky

I think i would be in for a Cosmo brace, heard a lot of good things about them, on here i might add.

Chris

flamez · Post by **flamez** » Tue 14 Nov, 2006 16:26

I would be up for one but can you check that they fit the S54 Z4M roadster

ribs · Post by **ribs** » Tue 14 Nov, 2006 17:46

Hi Nicola, I would be in....... any idea of price, and are there different part numbers for different Z3s, would we still get a group discount if we are buying different parts?

trickyb · Post by **trickyb** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 12:08

You can add me to the 'interested' list

Just need prices now. Not overly concerned which model of brace you go for - as long as they do the job.

BenZ3-2.0 · Post by **BenZ3-2.0** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 14:31

I am interested, put me down if the saving is good. Sure they have one that fits the measily 2.0 engine

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 15:58

All the 6cylinder ones should fit each other (my 2.8 brace is now on my M), I think its the 1.9 that is different as its a taller engine?

Karma71 · Post by **Karma71** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 16:29

Hi Nicola, can you place me on your interested list.
Cheers.
Karma71

kruisn · Post by **kruisn** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 19:16

Hello Nicola,
A group of us in New Zealand have just purchased sruts from Cosmo in a bulk buy. Cosmo were helpfull and easy to deal with. Freight is a big portion of the cost out here and cosmo helped with their discount.

Strong Strut was also a contender but the cost (by the time our terrible exchange rate and freight was added) was unjustifiable.

We estimate we saved about a third of the price compared to buying individually. We are still a bit concerned about the bonnet clearance issues but will know more about that this weekend when we have had a trial fit. I will post the results if that helps. It was worth the effort as long as your members get bums off seats and order reasonably quickly.
Send them the www address so they can see which bar they need before they start bothering you with silly questions.
Good Luck.

GEEZ3R · Post by **GEEZ3R** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 19:27

You won't have any problems with the cosmo strutt brace with bonnet clearance, mine is perfect, highly recommened.
GEEZ3R.

Mac Z3 · Post by **Mac Z3** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 19:35

Here's the cosm site....
http://www.cosmoracing.com/productlist.asp?cid=241[/url]

AJL · Post by **AJL** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 21:30

flamez wrote:I would be up for one but can you check that they fit the S54 Z4M roadster

Cosmo do not fit the S54 as far as i know...

Post by **Robert T** » Wed 15 Nov, 2006 22:02

AJL wrote:Cosmo do not fit the S54 as far as i know...

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BMW  E36/7 Z3 COUPE/ROADSTER 2.8L/M52 6CYLS 1997-1999/1    $120.50 US
BMW  E36/7 Z3 COUPE/ROADSTER 6CYLS 1999-2002
              2.0/2.3L/2.5L/2.8L/3.0L M52TU/M54 DOUBLE VANOS 	$120.50 US
BMW  E36/7 Z3 M-COUPE/M-ROADSTER 2002
              3.2L S54 MULTI THROTTLE BODIES MZ3/Z3M 	$130.50 US
BMW  E36/7 Z3 M-COUPE/M-ROADSTER 6CYLS 1998-2001
              3.2L MZ3/Z3M S52 USA 	$120.50 US
BMW  E36/7 Z3 M-COUPE/M-ROADSTER 6CYLS S50/S52 1996-1999
              MZ3/Z3M MULTI THROTTLE BODIES EUROPEAN 	$120.50 US
BMW  E36/7 Z3 ROADSTER 4CYLS 1995 1.8L M42 	$130.50 US
BMW  E36/7 Z3 ROADSTER 4CYLS 1996-1999 1.9L M44 	$130.50 US

3nd line down - I don't profess to know what a mult-throttle body is - but it clearly says S54. Cheers R.

AJL · Post by **AJL** » Thu 16 Nov, 2006 15:33

I stand corrected!

All the ones i have seen on ebay.com by cosmo say they do not fit, but looks like they offer the option.

Chrislong · Post by **Chrislong** » Thu 16 Nov, 2006 16:15

Great Idea!

Put me down as interested in a strut brace for the M44 engined Z3, and I'll confirm once price etc is confirmed.

ribs · Post by **ribs** » Thu 16 Nov, 2006 17:14

I'm a bit concerned..... My Z is a 1.9 M43. I've looked on the list posted above and my car is not listed

Can I still get one to fit it?

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Thu 16 Nov, 2006 18:36

Hi Nicky,
Put me down on the interested list. Mines a S50 //MR.

Mark

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Thu 16 Nov, 2006 18:39

On the S54 Z3 ///M Roadster, there is a pipe in the way right in the centre of the engine which I believe is air intake (thanks ///M Murf).

If your strut passes over this it will probably clash with the bonnet, (unless you're Garythefish who I think has got away with it somehow!).

To be sure of avoiding this pipe and the bonnet, your strut brace needs to go round this pipe, either behind, as in bent, or surrounding it like the ACS frame type.

Thing is, Flamez is talking about a ///MZ4, which could have a different layout altogether.

If someone could post a pic of a ///MZ4 engine bay, I'll have a look and see if I can tell.

A.

DavidM · Post by **DavidM** » Thu 16 Nov, 2006 20:25

Alfie - I know of only two that fit the Z4M - one is the BMW one - the other is the Strongstrut trio - I have the latter fitted - and it looks great - the S54 Engine between the two cars is the same - it has the pipe across the centre

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Sat 18 Nov, 2006 15:46

Hi Nicola
Put me down for one of these too!
Matt

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Sat 18 Nov, 2006 17:34

Hi Nicola

Put me down for one
If it fits my 99 MR//

Ray

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Mon 20 Nov, 2006 12:45

S54 owners might like to check this out.....

http://www.zed-cars.eu/discussion/Topic ... spx#bm3289

The pipe I'm referring to is right below the mid point of the main brace.

A.

///m murf · Post by **///m murf** » Mon 20 Nov, 2006 18:05

Great looking strut braces David

Also of course it clears the idle valve control pipe.

Alfie the ACS will look great especially Christmas morning

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Mon 20 Nov, 2006 18:46

///m murf wrote:Alfie the ACS will look great especially Christmas morning

How did you know????

I think you might be right!

A.

Benoz · Post by **Benoz** » Tue 21 Nov, 2006 02:58

Guys

Just to let you know I recently purchased the Cosmo Strut for the 1.9 M44.
I experienced a number of clearance issues with the hood.
Paul from Cosmo is getting back to me with a fix or possibly a new design.

SalamancaZ3 · Post by **SalamancaZ3** » Mon 18 Dec, 2006 16:47

So finally any M54 engine had ordered one??

I want to buy one by my own and I would like to be sure if it will fit.

M11 POW · Post by **M11 POW** » Tue 19 Dec, 2006 17:49

Hi Nicola, put me down for a cosmo brace for my MR please

Earpy · Post by **Earpy** » Tue 19 Dec, 2006 18:17

SalamancaZ3 wrote:So finally any M54 engine had ordered one??

I want to buy one by my own and I would like to be sure if it will fit.

I have a cosmo brace fitted on my M54 engine and it fits very well.

Cheers

James

lakelandhiker · Post by **lakelandhiker** » Tue 19 Dec, 2006 22:36

Hi Nicola
Put me on your list for a strut brace too - 3.0 Roadster!

Thanks

David

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 07:25

I think Nicola's left the building.......again!

I don't know, some people have no dedication

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 08:25

Yes I have just ordered mine anyway. The car needs a Christmas present and this thread looks like group window shopping!

Strut for my MR was £109 inc delivery from Cosmo.

italex · Post by **italex** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 08:55

Ordered my strut brace a few weeks ago from Cosmos. Delivered also for 109 squids and it got here in about three days, all the way from canada!!!"!

trickyb · Post by **trickyb** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 11:26

let's have some fitten pics, then. Before i go and join the strut club

paulg · Post by **paulg** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 11:37

My 3.0i with brace fitted. Takes 10-15 minutes. Dead easy.

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 14:58

Can I just ask you guys who've bought these from Canada, have you had any issues with Customs and if so what was the cost?

paulg · Post by **paulg** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 15:45

No problems at all. Just had to collect from local sorting office a few days after ordering. Around £100 I think from memory (which isn't too good at times!).

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 17:08

paulg wrote:No problems at all. Just had to collect from local sorting office a few days after ordering. Around £100 I think from memory (which isn't too good at times!).

Was that a £100 import duty

or the price as a whole?

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 20 Dec, 2006 17:25

Alfie wrote:On the S54 Z3 ///M Roadster, there is a pipe in the way right in the centre of the engine which I believe is air intake (thanks ///M Murf).

If your strut passes over this it will probably clash with the bonnet, (unless you're Garythefish who I think has got away with it somehow!).

A.

VOILA !!

Fitted for a few months now with no affects.

Gazza.

lakelandhiker · Post by **lakelandhiker** » Thu 21 Dec, 2006 19:24

paulg wrote:My 3.0i with brace fitted. Takes 10-15 minutes. Dead easy.

Has it made a big difference then? Would you recommend one?

paulg · Post by **paulg** » Thu 21 Dec, 2006 20:30

£100 all in.

Recommend it strongly (as will anyone else who has fitted one). No Z should be without one. I believe you can get one as an accessory for the Z4 from dealers. They should be fitted as standard.

brenmona · Post by **brenmona** » Tue 02 Jan, 2007 19:09

Hi

I want a front strut, and a butt strut for my M coupe S54, the cosmo looks good, and the price is justifiable, has anyone had the butt strut from them,, or do they even do one?

And is the group buy going ahead, or has that boat sailed?

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed 03 Jan, 2007 16:58

count me in on one!

///M Breadvan · Post by **///M Breadvan** » Wed 03 Jan, 2007 17:38

dont think the group buy is going ahead

. I would just buy one yourself.

even if it was, for the sake of a approx 5% discount, its just not worth the chew of sending unknowns your money for them to send on.

Think i am just gonna order off the website.

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 03 Jan, 2007 18:06

Hi

I have just sent money to strongstrut
For a Titanium CL strut and Accessories kit

A good time to buy from the USA

Ray

Shraz · Post by **Shraz** » Wed 03 Jan, 2007 19:18

I ordered one from SS too. Still not a bargain (although it's great kit) but with the exchange rate the way it is there's no better time to get stuff from the States.

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