M4 carbon fiber strut brace and other stiffening parts on F32 4 series !!

F30_335 · 03-10-2016, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_Jr

Hello. There are 4 stages if you want to install M4 carbon strut brace on F32 4 series.

It is awsome upgrade.
I hope it will not fit on F30. It will safe me lots money

Steve_Jr · 03-10-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by F30_335

It is awsome upgrade.
I hope it will not fit on F30. It will safe me lots money

F32 and F30 have the same engine room .. Why not on F30 ? haha

613Bimmer · 03-10-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_Jr

F32 and F30 have the same engine room .. Why not on F30 ? haha

Aaaannd there goes his wallet.

F30_CH · 03-10-2016, 10:36 AM

Wow, Looks great man! Nice write up

F30_335 · 03-11-2016, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_Jr

F32 and F30 have the same engine room .. Why not on F30 ? haha

M3 and M4 has longer hood than F30. Maybe there is some diferent in engine room?
Not sure if N55 will fit with carbon strut.

Steve_Jr · 03-11-2016, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by F30_335

M3 and M4 has longer hood than F30. Maybe there is some diferent in engine room?
Not sure if N55 will fit with carbon strut.

Engine room size exactly same ... no interference .. Only thing why M4 has loger hood than F30/F32 is that front bumper is expanded 30~40mm more than F30/F32 ...

Steve_Jr · 03-11-2016, 07:27 AM

Mount covering finished ...

G30 B58 · 03-11-2016, 08:05 AM

Well done.

Shame this DIY is buried in here though.

JV973 · 03-11-2016, 06:03 PM

Awesome

Steve_Jr · 03-12-2016, 07:44 PM

[Quick update]

When you try installing alloy strut brace, you couldn't find any tightened nut assembled with the strut through the edge hole .. (Only M4 has this blind rivet nut)

I found yesterday what I need to add for tightening. You need to order below screw and rivet nut

Fillister head screw M10 (alloy SB - edge) 34Nm 2EA : 07147162464
Blind rivet nut, flat headed 2EA : 51718065070

Bee Pee · 03-17-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_Jr

Hello. There are 4 stages if you want to install M4 carbon strut brace on F32 4 series.

Stage 1 M4 Support bearing reinforcement ring
Stage 2 M4 Alloy center strut brace + M4 support bearing
Stage 3 M4 Carbon (CFRP) strut front end
Stage 4 M4 Extension suspension cross brace + Diagonal strut

My 2014 428i (N26) already has Ohlins R&T MP00 suspension and M4 genuine 437M wheel + PSS 235 / 265 tire. Currently Stage 3 completed .. Enjoy !!

Steve

Great write up and photos.

How much disassembly of engine bulkhead plastic trims and fittings was required to install stage 2 alloy brace ?

Thanks,

BP

EYC.M3 · 03-17-2016, 05:18 PM

Never expect that will fits, wonder if aftermarket intake will fit in there without any clearance issue.

GetYourWheels · 03-17-2016, 05:38 PM

That looks badass!! Great job with the retrofit, love it!

Steve_Jr · 03-17-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Steve

Great write up and photos.

How much disassembly of engine bulkhead plastic trims and fittings was required to install stage 2 alloy brace ?

Thanks,

BP

Yes you need to change plastic trim ... not too much ...

below items must be moved to stage 2 .. It's my bad ..

Cover, windsheild panel, Left : 51718059699
Cover, windsheild panel, Right : 64318059697
Engine hood sealing, Left : 51768058561
Engine hood sealing, Right : 51768058562
Expanding rivet 6EA : 51118174185

Steve_Jr · 03-17-2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ARMASPEEDUSA

Never expect that will fits, wonder if aftermarket intake will fit in there without any clearance issue.

If you remove original holder ... it looks fine ...

Bee Pee · 05-09-2016, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_Jr

Hello. There are 4 stages if you want to install M4 carbon strut brace on F32 4 series.

Stage 1 M4 Support bearing reinforcement ring

Hi Steve,

For stage 1 - What bolt torques for 3 x m10 bolts into top mounts ?

Cheers,

BP

tvaliullin · 07-06-2016, 02:41 PM

Hi Steve!

Can you please post a photo of Stage 4 you did?
I can not realize where must 31122284857 and 31122284859 be placed? (3 and 4 on the picture)

Steve_Jr · 07-09-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tvaliullin

Hi Steve!

Can you please post a photo of Stage 4 you did?
I can not realize where must 31122284857 and 31122284859 be placed? (3 and 4 on the picture)

If you want to tighten 3,4 into body, you need to drill your body what you wouldn't do that. So, I used rubber bushing to body side for absorbing shock from strut .. ^^

Lancelot · 07-23-2016, 08:44 AM

Hi

Thanks for this tutorial, I think I'm going to give it a try too.

Was the replacement of the struts support with 31302284702 absolutely necessary? I can't see where this would be a problem to use the original F30 part?

This seems to be the most annoying part to manage with the necessity to remove the shocks etc. if I can skip it I'll go ahead.

Thanks!!

Lancelot · 07-24-2016, 02:01 AM

Got it now, required to bolt the alloy strut brace on.
I need to understand if I can change these without dismounting the entire wheel etc, first time for me.

sdjro · 08-16-2016, 06:43 AM

I was quoted:
stage 1 : 212 euros
stage 2 : 601 euros
stage 3 : 995 euros
Maybe i will make stage 1 and 2, because Engine hood sealing left and right are not available.
Can you please tell us more about handling, how is it now, after installing the cfrp strut what is the difference?

Stlthnmrdrd · 08-17-2016, 07:53 AM

Is stage 3 possible on f30? I feel like intake will get in the way

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Steve_Jr Second Lieutenant 456 Rep 234 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seoul iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [0.00]	[Quick update] When you try installing alloy strut brace, you couldn't find any tightened nut assembled with the strut through the edge hole .. (Only M4 has this blind rivet nut) I found yesterday what I need to add for tightening. You need to order below screw and rivet nut Fillister head screw M10 (alloy SB - edge) 34Nm 2EA : 07147162464 Blind rivet nut, flat headed 2EA : 51718065070 Attached Images Last edited by Steve_Jr; 03-12-2016 at 08:00 PM..
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Lancelot Major 568 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: 2017 m550i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Hi Thanks for this tutorial, I think I'm going to give it a try too. Was the replacement of the struts support with 31302284702 absolutely necessary? I can't see where this would be a problem to use the original F30 part? This seems to be the most annoying part to manage with the necessity to remove the shocks etc. if I can skip it I'll go ahead. Thanks!! __________________ 2017 M550i \| Sophistograu Previous cars: 2014 F30 ActiveHybrid 3 \| 2012 f20 M135i
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Lancelot Major 568 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: 2017 m550i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Got it now, required to bolt the alloy strut brace on. I need to understand if I can change these without dismounting the entire wheel etc, first time for me. __________________ 2017 M550i \| Sophistograu Previous cars: 2014 F30 ActiveHybrid 3 \| 2012 f20 M135i
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sdjro Private 27 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW F82 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Romania,Constanta iTrader: (0)	I was quoted: stage 1 : 212 euros stage 2 : 601 euros stage 3 : 995 euros Maybe i will make stage 1 and 2, because Engine hood sealing left and right are not available. Can you please tell us more about handling, how is it now, after installing the cfrp strut what is the difference?
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