[JarleM3turbo]

Hi

Anybody have a partnr for this Strut Brace yet? Fits F30/F31?

[JarleM3turbo]

Some pictures of the new M3 with the Brace at the BMW Welt when i picked up my car.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

I'm on the same page as the OP... I'd like to add a brace like the F80 employs to my F30.

I took a long look at the brace while checking out the F80 at the New York International Auto Show; and the F80 isn't going to drop in a F30 with zero modifications. Not a huge deal, but at the minimum, a reservoir needs to be relocated, and new intake will need to be fabricated.

[JarleM3turbo]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

I'm on the same page as the OP... I'd like to add a brace like the F80 employs to my F30.

I took a long look at the brace while checking out the F80 at the New York International Auto Show; and the F80 isn't going to drop in a F30 with zero modifications. Not a huge deal, but at the minimum, a reservoir needs to be relocated, and new intake will need to be fabricated.

That sucks! Dont think BMW will make one for the F30 then.
It most likely would have cost a fortune anyway.

Aftermarket copys will show up shortly im guessing.

[M.barnes]

The m235i racing has it too so I'm desperate for one for my m235i.

Hopefully an aftermarket one will come up. Can't imagine how much bmw would want.

[Dippydo]

Looks like more than just a few mods. The F30 has nothing solid upfront to mount it too like the F30 to make it look nice. That is one bada$$ piece of CF though.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by Dippydo

Looks like more than just a few mods. The F30 has nothing solid upfront to mount it too like the F30 to make it look nice. That is one bada$$ piece of CF though.

Huh? The F80 braces' mounting points looked the same as my F30. :

[FC4]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Huh? The F80 braces' mounting points looked the same as my F30. :

Of course the mounting points are the same, but the pieces underneath the brace must clear and/or hood clearance is entirely different. The intake alone shows how it will not fit.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by FC4

Of course the mounting points are the same, but the pieces underneath the brace must clear and/or hood clearance is entirely different. The intake alone shows how it will not fit.

Let's review...

A couple days/posts ago I pointed out that a custom intake would need to be fabricated (at the least).

You post a comment stating "the F30 has nothing solid upfront to mount it to."

I respond that it appeared to me like my F30 had the same mounting points as the F80 I looked at.

I am not looking to flame; I'm genuinely confused by your post. Are you saying that because the the intake needs to be fabricated the brace "has nothing solid upfront to mount to?" :

BTW... Hood clearance isn't an issue as far as I could tell.

[FC4]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Let's review...

A couple days/posts ago I pointed out that a custom intake would need to be fabricated (at the least).

You post a comment stating "the F30 has nothing solid upfront to mount it to."

I respond that it appeared to me like my F30 had the same mounting points as the F80 I looked at.

I am not looking to flame; I'm genuinely confused by your post. Are you saying that because the the intake needs to be fabricated the brace "has nothing solid upfront to mount to?" :

BTW... Hood clearance isn't an issue as far as I could tell.

lol wut?

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by FC4

lol wut?

Exactly.

[FC4]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Exactly.

That was my first post in this thread and my first post in this entire forum on this topic...but ok.

What I said still stands.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by FC4

What I said still stands.

Yea, me too. :

[JarleM3turbo]

The mounts in the front that are missing is no big deal. but the intake is another thing. Think this will be too much work.

[nemith]

The f80 intake looks very similar to the f30? Anyone seen it up close?

[nemith]

Also looks like there is a struct that goes along the back as well.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...69&hg=51&fg=80

(Part #2)

[pbneo]

Nice. Anyone know how much torque is needed on the strut bolts and if a new bolt is needed?

[1QuikWS6]

Torque values are the least of the problems when retrofitting the M brace to any F chassis

There are quite a few expensive parts that need to be installed also for the brace to even bolt up - it doesn't attach to the shock towers directly it mounts to a aluminum brace that spans the entire width of the car, also needed are new strut guide bearings, reinforcement plates, etc.

Read this thread & decide for yourself:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1234698

Frankly, it's not worth the price of the brace or the parts needed to install for this mod. Adding a strut brace yields zero (0) difference in the handling aspect of the car during daily driving

I had the BMW OEM CF brace on my E92, and the Turner Motorsports aluminum brace now on my F32 - it makes you 'feel' better to install it, but on the street there is no discernible difference.

That being the case, I would much rather waste $200 on a brace (like the Turner version that bolts up directly to F chassis) than $2000+ and all the labor for the M brace...

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Torque values are the least of the problems when retrofitting the M brace to any F chassis

There are quite a few expensive parts that need to be installed also for the brace to even bolt up - it doesn't attach to the shock towers directly it mounts to a aluminum brace that spans the entire width of the car, also needed are new strut guide bearings, reinforcement plates, etc.

Read this thread & decide for yourself:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1234698

Frankly, it's not worth the price of the brace or the parts needed to install for this mod. Adding a strut brace yields zero (0) difference in the handling aspect of the car during daily driving

I had the BMW OEM CF brace on my E92, and the Turner Motorsports aluminum brace now on my F32 - it makes you 'feel' better to install it, but on the street there is no discernible difference.

That being the case, I would much rather waste $200 on a brace (like the Turner version that bolts up directly to F chassis) than $2000+ and all the labor for the M brace...

Not going to get into debate, but the F80 CF Brace is better after experiencing both in a F30, as the F80 brace helps with front end where connected in front of car.

Turner MotorSports sell a bracing of BMW OEM Parts designed to do same type thing for F30.

I cannot speak as to how something worked or felt in a E92.

[jimmy89045]

Originally Posted by JarleM3turbo

Hi

Anybody have a partnr for this Strut Brace yet? Fits F30/F31?

Here are two pics of 35i cars with the carbon brace installed. Also seen 28i on the forums. This is possible but a lot of work. Also requires aluminum strut brace