Z3 strut brace bar
Z3 strut brace bar
Hi everyone, did anyone here installed a strut brace bar on a Z3??
I know mine is only a 1.9L and it's not really usefull... but it's just for the look, if I can find a cheap one!
Thanks.
I know mine is only a 1.9L and it's not really usefull... but it's just for the look, if I can find a cheap one!
Thanks.
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Go for it ...............
----------------- BMW Z3 Das Beste Auto -----------------
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
- Southernboy
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I think most members have one...worth doing
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Perrick you will be amazed at how much more planted the car feels makes a massive differnce to handling
Craig
Craig
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Ok, good! I didn't think that would make any difference... specialy on the road, driving at "normal" speed!
So, where did you buy yours?? Does anyone have one for sale? 2nd hand?
I'm looking for something cheap but if I buy on the internet I want to be sure it fits the Z3!
So, where did you buy yours?? Does anyone have one for sale? 2nd hand?
I'm looking for something cheap but if I buy on the internet I want to be sure it fits the Z3!
- Southernboy
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You can look on eBay, but once you've identified a possible buy, first ask the guys on the forum here if they know the product, or post the link so they can also have a look for you....
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I like the look of this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-325-3 ... 4d07d068fa
But too expensive... well not too expansive but I don't want to pay that much!!!
On something like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Series- ... 4ab81ba5c3
And the price is much more like what I'm willing to pay!
Like this one too:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-M40-M ... 35c38b0c7b
Anyway... you got it, chrome, aluminium er stainless (or black). And as cheap as possible!
If anyone as the same than the first one for sale second hand that would be fantastic!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-325-3 ... 4d07d068fa
But too expensive... well not too expansive but I don't want to pay that much!!!
On something like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Series- ... 4ab81ba5c3
And the price is much more like what I'm willing to pay!
Like this one too:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-M40-M ... 35c38b0c7b
Anyway... you got it, chrome, aluminium er stainless (or black). And as cheap as possible!
If anyone as the same than the first one for sale second hand that would be fantastic!
- Southernboy
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The first one...if it was my choice...
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I'm pretty sure the first 2 won't fit your 1.9
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Pierrick make sure its a specific fit for your z3 or you will encounter clearnace prblems for your bonnet and u dont want to dent that cos it'll cost u a fortune.
Mine does not go over top over engine as such it has a kink in it and sits on the suspension turrets then forms an arc towards the baclk of the engine then back round.
If I could figure out how to add pics i would lol
Craig
Mine does not go over top over engine as such it has a kink in it and sits on the suspension turrets then forms an arc towards the baclk of the engine then back round.
If I could figure out how to add pics i would lol
Craig
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geordie90 wrote:Pierrick make sure its a specific fit for your z3 or you will encounter clearnace prblems for your bonnet and u dont want to dent that cos it'll cost u a fortune.
Mine does not go over top over engine as such it has a kink in it and sits on the suspension turrets then forms an arc towards the baclk of the engine then back round.
If I could figure out how to add pics i would lol
Craig
I know what you mean geordie. i've seen a few like the one you describe on e-bay. But as I said it's purely esthetic and I prefer the ones which goes over the top... the question is: Is it possible to have one which goes over the top on a 1.9???
And si-forks I agree with you, most don't fit the 1.9L, I just put the links to show what I was looking for, in case someone know where to find one which fit my car.
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Anyone else with links or anything to help me find a cheap strut bar...
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Hi Pierrick,
Regarding strut braces, unfortunately your limited in choice for the 1.9. As the engine ancilliaries sit rather high no strut brace will fit stright across without hitting the bonnet. The best brace that tends to fit is the e-tech. I fitted one of these but found although I could shut the bonnet it did interfere with it so I took it off in the end. The e-tech goes around the back of the engine so it can sit lower. A few others have fitted this brace successfully, I think my bonnet just must sit slightly lower.
Pic of the e-tech fitted to mine,
There is another brace supposidly for the 1.9 called GT Racing, I also tried this one and it was no-where near fitting well.
The e-tech cost around £120 or so.
Tim.
Regarding strut braces, unfortunately your limited in choice for the 1.9. As the engine ancilliaries sit rather high no strut brace will fit stright across without hitting the bonnet. The best brace that tends to fit is the e-tech. I fitted one of these but found although I could shut the bonnet it did interfere with it so I took it off in the end. The e-tech goes around the back of the engine so it can sit lower. A few others have fitted this brace successfully, I think my bonnet just must sit slightly lower.
Pic of the e-tech fitted to mine,
There is another brace supposidly for the 1.9 called GT Racing, I also tried this one and it was no-where near fitting well.
The e-tech cost around £120 or so.
Tim.
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120£!! Too much for me, specialy if it doesn't fit! But it looks good!
Thanks for your help advice.
Thanks for your help advice.
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Thanks for the link. There is a lot of choice! But too expensive for me!
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one on eBay for the 1.9
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-4cyl-F ... 460c596c51
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-4cyl-F ... 460c596c51
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I bought one of these off the same seller and it was no-where near a correct fit for the facelift Z3, the brace sat far too high I sent it back but the seller wasn't too happy giving a refund claiming they had never had this problem beforePCSAM wrote:one on eBay for the 1.9
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-4cyl-F ... 460c596c51
Tim.
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Why not fashion one out of wood? shouldn't cost more than a fiverPierrick wrote:Thanks for the link. There is a lot of choice! But too expensive for me!
Tim.
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Im also looking into these for my 1.9. Just wonderring though is this a modification which insurance would want to know about?
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Well... if I was in france I could make one myself... made of stainless steel! And then polish it to have a nice polished finish! But I can't do it here in England!
I'll keep looking until a bargain comes up! I don't want to spend money on something purely esthetic!
I'll keep looking until a bargain comes up! I don't want to spend money on something purely esthetic!
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Well, I'll do without it then! I don't want to spend 100£ on a strut brace bar!